Learning Experience Designer (Volunteer)

Passion for Life, Inc.

Learning Experience Designer (Volunteer)

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    As a growing non-profit organization, we’re dedicated to improving our policies, procedures, and practices while maintaining a supportive, family-oriented work environment. We’re looking for a candidate who is:

    • Passionate, self-motivated and deadline driven bringing their unique skill set and ideas to the table.

    • Confident and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

    • Capable of handling multiple responsibilities with ease.

    • A solution focused impact player that can solve challenges individually and as a team.

    Who should apply:

    • If you’re looking for an opportunity that fosters the growth and development of under-resourced youths in the Atlanta area, apply for this position!

    • A genuine interest in empowering and inspiring young people will be an asset in this role.

    • If you seek an organization that supports the growth and development of all team members, you should apply for this role at Passion for Life.

    • If you resonate with the organization's goal of helping students discover their passions and build fulfilling careers.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop high energy, fun interactive workshops and summer camp curriculum to create creative experiential learning.

    • Create instructional materials for facilitators and coaches. Materials include classes, student guides, training manuals, teaching guides, and videos.

    • Research and identify learning activities and technologies that can be incorporated in 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.

    Required Skills:

    • Creative and Innovative mindset.

    • Passion for creating unique learning experiences for youth

    • Must have: A background in learning/teaching, instructional design, or curriculum development.

    • The ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and ambiguous situations is crucial in a fast-paced, non-profit environment.

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills to create guides and presentations.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Computer proficiency.

    • Nice to have: Skills using Google Suite (Docs, Slides and Sheets).

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Experiences:

    • Development: 6 months experience designing and developing curriculum, teaching materials, or learning content.

    • Knowledge of Instructional Design Theories and Models: Familiarity with established instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy) could enhance the quality of the learning experiences created.

    Education Requirement:

    • Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

    • If pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Curriculum Development, Education, Organizational Development or Business is required), you must be a Junior or Senior.

    • Knowledge of Instructional Design Principles (Adult learning and K-12) and familiarity with established instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy) are required.

    Additional Information

    • Time Commitment: 8-10 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months

    • Must attend mandatory weekly and monthly meetings (virtually)