Instructional Design and Course Coordinator

CHILDREN’S FUNDING PROJECT is a nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and Native Nations expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing. Through our hands-on technical assistance and collection of resources, we help advocates, policymakers, public agencies, Tribal Nations, and funders identify and align existing funding, generate new revenue, and implement strategies to administer funds in ways that maximize their impact. This growing organization is dynamic and seeks to meet the needs of the child and youth field and provide a healthy work environment. Read more about us at: https://www.childrensfundingproject.org.

About the Position: Children’s Funding Project is seeking a detail-oriented and self-starting Instructional Design and Course Coordinator to join our team. In this part-time role, you will support the design, development, and ongoing refinement of e-learning courses that advance Children’s Funding Project’s capacity-building strategy for communities and partners. You will initially report to the Vice President of Implementation and Impact, and play a central role in the use and expansion of our Learning Management System (LMS), coordinating course development, and supporting the business development of our LMS products and services.

The ideal candidate brings strong skills in instructional design and LMS administration, a passion for social impact, and experience creating engaging and accessible digital learning experiences. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working with technology, collaborating across diverse teams, and contributing to systemic change in how children’s services are funded. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization that values innovation, equity, and evidence-based solutions. Our goal is to grow the role from part- to full-time over the next year.

Location: This is a fully remote position (employee may work anywhere within the continental U.S.). Occasional domestic travel may be required. 

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design 

• Support the design and development of interactive, user-centered online learning courses using Articulate authoring tools. Incorporate interactive features, multimedia content, and downloadable resources 
• Support the adaptation of existing courses for specific content areas and audiences
• Incorporate accessibility standards and adult learning principles into all learning materials
• Revise, update and track course materials based on user feedback 

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Learning360 LMS platform
• Configure courses, user permissions, and learning paths to optimize user experience
• Manage user enrollment, certification tracking, and completion reporting
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with IT support when needed
• Develop and implement LMS policies, procedures, and best practices
• Train staff and end-users on LMS functionality and features
• Monitor system performance, user engagement metrics, and learning outcomes
• Evaluate and recommend LMS upgrades, integrations, and new features
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security protocols

Project Coordination and Cross-Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with product team to manage timelines, develop, update and
• document processes, meet deliverables, and support communications related to new courses, course updates and adaptations
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and support for external learners and internal staff
• Provide demos and training for internal teams and external stakeholders to promote use of the courses and LMS fluency

Business Development Support for LMS

• Assist in drafting sections of proposals and pitch materials related to Children’s Funding Project’s LMS-based products and services; gather background information, data, and attachments
• Help maintain and update LMS-specific templates, boilerplate text, and organizational qualifications for proposals
• Enter and maintain LMS-related opportunities in customer relationship management (CRM) systems or trackers; help monitor deadlines, proposal status, and follow-ups
• Work with the products lead, executive leadership, and cross-functional Directors to gather input for proposals, impact storytelling and reporting related to the LMS
• Assist in producing reports on LMS-related business development activities for leadership review

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, education, social work, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and professional development
• 1–2 years of experience using course authoring tools 
• 1–2 years of experience administering and managing a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and ability to apply this to e-learning courses 
• Background in universal design for diverse adult learners
• Strong project management, coordination, and communication skills
• Content knowledge and experience of services for children and youth at local, state, and/or federal levels  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized, proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work within and across teams 
• Commitment to equity and social justice for all children and youth

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Articulate software (authoring tool)
• Experience with Learning360 (LMS)
• Experience translating complex content into accessible, engaging formats 
• Experience using graphic design tools and visual communication to support learning (e.g., infographics, visual guides)
• Familiarity with public financing systems for children and youth
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Compensation

The Instructional Design and Course Coordinator role will begin as a half-time (20 hrs/week), Associate-level exempt position. The starting annual salary will be $29,000. 

To Apply:

A cover letter is required for consideration and should address your specific interest in the position as well as relevant professional and lived experiences. The cover letter will weigh heavily in the selection process. Applications must be received by September 5, 2025. Please note that authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment, and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Children’s Funding Project commits to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects the breadth of communities and clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring socially conscious individuals with diverse experiences and knowledge that deepen our organization’s impact. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People of color, members of Tribal Nations and Native communities, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.