eLearning/Curriculum Design Specialist (Volunteer)

Passion for Life (P4L), a 501c nonprofit

The mission of Passion for Life is to help high school students identify their passions and help them create a plan to turn them into rewarding careers.

We are a youth workforce development organization that serves youths who would otherwise go unnoticed: the under-resourced and at-risk youths who have limited to no access to the technology, financing, and professional networks that can empower them to pursue their dreams.

Passion for Life is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment for underserved youths, where they can be seen, heard, and believed.

Through our innovative, experiential-based Finding Passion Workshops, Investigative Coaching, and Career Readiness Training programs, youths increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy, gain insight into their strengths and passions, and develop an actionable career plan that aligns with their core values and personal vision.

Founded in 2009, Passion for Life is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves 200+ youths annually.

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, full semester career development class, 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

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.
• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months
• Must attend mandatory weekly and monthly meetings (virtually)