Program Officer, Curriculum Designer

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

10d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees resettling to the United States. The IRC is committed to developing innovative programs that respond to the refugees’ unique strengths and needs, using our learning and experience to shape policy and practice, and highlighting and promoting best practices in refugee services provision. The IRC’s Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration department’s Learning team is seeking a Program Officer, Curriculum Design to lead the development, refinement, and rollout of curricula across multiple program areas. The Program Officer will develop curricula for three programs serving distinct refugee populations, including Services for Older Refugees (SOR), Refugee School Impact (RSI), and Youth Mentorship (YM). The Program Officer will conduct rapid needs assessments and ensure that all curricular products are culturally responsive and aligned with evidence-based practices for refugees and newcomers. They will be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality content by collaborating with subject matter experts and designing effective learning resources. This role will ensure that all learning materials meet high standards of design, continuity, accuracy, and accessibility. This position requires experience in implementing curriculum that supports refugee youth or older refugee adults, deep experience in instructional design and curriculum writing, and experience working with subject matter experts and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, curriculum design, social sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, youth development, adult education, or related program areas.
Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and accessible formatting practices.
Demonstrated experience creating culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and learner-centered educational materials.
Familiarity with refugee resettlement, immigrant communities, or cross-cultural education.
Strong understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks, particularly SEAD or similar models.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accessible content.
Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Applications should include relevant samples of curricular design portfolio work.

Responsibilities

Design, adapt, and implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed curricula for SOR, RSI, and YM programs.
Lead and analyze rapid needs assessment, including desk review of existing curricula, to identify strengths and gaps.
Develop learning materials (curriculum modules, facilitation guides, etc.) that address literacy, life skills, social-emotional learning, and school readiness, as relevant.
Integrate best practices in adult learning and instructional design; collaborate with graphic designer to ensure curricula are accessible and visually appealing.
Ensure curricula align with program goals, funder requirements, and community needs.
Document and report on curriculum development process.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.