Learning Facilitator and Program Manager

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

5d•$70,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Facilitator and Program Manager supports online and in-person learning experiences within the Conservation Futures Academy and related planetary health initiatives. Working with faculty, subject matter experts, learning designers, and program leads, the role facilitates interactive sessions and coordinates the schedules, materials, communications, and technology needed to deliver a strong cohort experience. The position is a consistent point of contact for learners and instructors, helping turn program designs into effective virtual and in-person experiences, resolving delivery issues, and using feedback to improve future offerings. During the first three months, the employee is expected to become familiar with active programs, curriculum, faculty, learner audiences, and delivery models; establish and evolve repeatable processes for session scheduling, faculty and speaker preparation, learner communications, materials, technology, run-of-show documents, attendance, and follow-up; and build trusted relationships with instructors, guest speakers, and learners. The position is based on Arizona State University's Tempe campus and requires physical presence there. Working from another location requires additional approvals that are not guaranteed. Occasional domestic and international travel (5–15%) may be required for program implementation and representation at strategic conservation and sustainability events. The position is grant-funded or otherwise specially funded and may end when funding is no longer available. ASU will not sponsor the position; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. A fingerprint background check is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating learning in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, or a closely related field, including engaging adult or professional audiences.
Ability to explain complex environmental concepts clearly, connect evidence to practical applications, and adapt instruction for learners with varied levels of subject knowledge.
Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple program components simultaneously.
Superior communication skills; fluency in English is required.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with academic experts, instructional designers, and learner groups.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Successful completion of the required fingerprint background check.
Physical presence at ASU's Tempe campus is required.
Ability to perform work involving extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; standing for varying lengths of time; and walking moderate distances.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, environmental education, education, or a related field.
Master's degree.
Additional language skills in Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Facilitate virtual and in-person sessions with faculty and subject matter experts, guiding discussions, activities, transitions, and learner questions.
Create welcoming, participatory environments that support reflection, collaboration, and practical application.
Prepare guest speakers and partners for their roles in live sessions.
Monitor participation and adapt facilitation approaches to learner needs.
Coordinate live program execution, including schedules, faculty availability, Zoom and classroom logistics, materials, learner communications, attendance, and post-session follow-up.
Coordinate learner onboarding, cohort communications, community spaces, calendars, and program milestones.
Serve as a primary operational contact during active programs, anticipating and resolving learner, instructor, and technology issues.
Coordinate with program management, learning design, operations, marketing, and academic partners to support successful cohorts.
Gather and synthesize feedback from learners, faculty, and facilitators.
Partner with learning designers and faculty to improve activities, discussions, live-session formats, and supporting materials.
Translate existing course content into effective synchronous experiences, such as workshops, discussions, simulations, and panels.
Document lessons learned and develop repeatable practices to improve the quality and scalability of future program delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally, domestically and internationally (5–15%), for program implementation and representation at strategic conservation and sustainability events.