Curriculum Specialist

Description

Job Description

Position: Curriculum Specialist

Responsible to: Director, Program Services

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Background: Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org

Departmental Role: Strengthen the HQ organization so it provides the most effective and efficient support and resources to Affiliates.

Position Summary:

The Program Services Department is responsible for supporting girl programming across the Girls Inc. Network of Affiliates that ensures delivery of a high-quality, relevant, and transformative Girls Inc. Experience. The department supports affiliate program teams and other local and HQ staff with resources and technical assistance related to the comprehensive Girls Inc. Experience, including understanding and implementing appropriate service delivery models, ensuring program quality, and assisting in growing the number of girls.

A Curriculum Specialist will work with and for the Girls Inc. affiliates, crafting engaging and impactful program content. As a member of the Program Services Department, the Curriculum Specialist will lead designated projects and program areas within the context and framework of creating, supporting, and sustaining a Girls Inc. Experience with impact for school-age cisgender girls and young women, transgender girls, and nonbinary individuals. Assigned program focus areas will vary over time and be determined with consideration of expertise, experience, and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of work assignments to successfully complete deliverables within the designated timeline. Create and use detailed work plans that outline tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with department staff to conceptualize, write, and design written program materials and web-based content consistent with the Girls Inc. Mission and priorities, while maintaining standards and criteria for development, design, and assessment.
• Work with the Program Services team to identify program objectives, target audience, and key messaging, in alignment with the overarching Girls Inc. goals, priorities, and outcomes for girls.
• Research and gather relevant information to inform program content, including best practices, trends, and youth development principles.
• · Write clear, concise, and engaging program materials, such as lesson plans, activity guides, handouts, and presentations.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine and improve program content.
• Engage HQ and affiliate staff, girls, and external subject matter experts in advisory roles in the program and resource development processes as often as practical and feasible.
• Collaborate with Research and Evaluation staff around surveys, program evaluation, and data collection.
• Work directly with Girls Inc. affiliate staff in understanding and completing projects, initiatives, pilots, and training opportunities. Manage all details, including promotion of opportunities, affiliate engagement, communications, support, developing and procuring contractual agreements, and working with consultants, and leading meetings
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in youth development, education, and programming.
• Work with Program Service staff to develop, monitor, and report on assigned budgets and initiate project-related financial transaction processes, as applicable.
• Work with the designated Learning and Leadership Development staff as the subject matter expert to design agendas, content, and supplemental material for use in in-person or virtual training, and promote learning materials and opportunities.
• Work with designated staff and consultants to assess effectiveness and determine how to enhance future learning events and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree from four-year college or university in Education, Curricula Development, Youth
• Development, Communications, or related area or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in program development, informal education programming, and youth development.
• Knowledge of youth development field, girls' developmental characteristics, educational theories, curriculum writing, and best practices; familiarity with various instructional design methodologies, and technology tools.
• Experience representing diverse, multicultural populations.
• Experience in experiential learning, including a general understanding of processes for conducting needs assessment, developing outcomes, and evaluation.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for diverse audiences and formats.
• Demonstrated project management skills: leading and managing short-term and multi-year projects with defined deliverables.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals and willingness to focus on varying program topic areas.
• Knowledge of/Experience with Understanding by Design (UbD) desired.
• Skill in, and enthusiasm for the use of information technology; proficiency in the
• Windows-based PC environment (word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet), Microsoft Office 360, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other business platforms.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs. a distance of up to 10 feet.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of time. Out-of-town trips may range from 1 day to 1 week.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

• 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our INDY office, with one of those days being Wednesday.
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time + 11 company holidays
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Gente Card (HRA benefit) provided by Girls Inc.
• 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match
• Wellness Stipend
• Fun, friendly office environment
• Professional development opportunities

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

OUR VALUES

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work:

• Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
• Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.
• Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity.
• Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability.
• Collaborate for impact.

Girls Inc. Character Pillars

• Confidence
• Respect
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self -Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Kindness

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

At Girls Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of Girls Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law. Girls Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors.

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other privileges and conditions of employment.

Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy.

As a measure of creating awareness, Girls Inc. will include the statement ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ in all advertisements and job postings.

Our Workplace

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflects the girls and young women who participate in our programs.