eLearning/Curriculum Design Specialist (Volunteer)

Passion for Life, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Passion for Life (P4L), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth workforce development organization, helps high school students identify their passions and create plans to turn them into rewarding careers. The organization serves under-resourced and at-risk youths in the Atlanta area through Finding Passion Workshops, Investigative Coaching, and Career Readiness Training.

The eLearning/Curriculum Design Specialist develops interactive learning experiences and instructional materials for youth programs, including workshops, a semester-long career development class, and summer camp curriculum. The role collaborates with curriculum development and training delivery teams, researches learning activities and technologies, and helps evaluate existing programs by gathering and organizing feedback. This volunteer position requires 8–10 hours per week for at least three months and attendance at mandatory weekly and monthly virtual meetings.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience designing and developing curriculum, teaching materials, or learning content.
• A background in learning or teaching, instructional design, or curriculum development.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles for adult learning and K–12.
• Familiarity with established instructional design methodologies, such as ADDIE, SAM, or Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Creative and innovative mindset, and a passion for creating unique learning experiences for youth.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and ambiguous situations in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for creating guides and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency.
• Commitment of 8–10 hours per week for a minimum of three months, including mandatory weekly and monthly virtual meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Skills using Google Suite, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• For candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Curriculum Development, Education, Organizational Development, or Business: junior or senior standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-energy, fun, interactive workshops, a full-semester career development class, and summer camp curriculum using creative experiential learning.
• Create instructional materials for facilitators and coaches, including classes, student guides, training manuals, teaching guides, and videos.
• Research and identify learning activities and technologies for training programs.
• Collaborate closely with the curriculum development team and the training delivery team.
• Assist with needs analysis by collecting and organizing feedback on existing training programs and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed