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Join Girls Inc. as a Learning Experience Specialist, where you will develop innovative learning solutions that empower girls through education and advocacy.

Responsibilities: Design and develop engaging curricula and instructional materials, create e-learning modules, collaborate with stakeholders, conduct quality assurance, and offer training support to staff and affiliates.

Skills: Proven experience in instructional design and curriculum development, proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, strong project management and organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5-7 years of instructional design experience, strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Location: The position is based in Indianapolis, IN, with a hybrid work schedule (in-person 2 days a week).

Compensation: $65000 - $65000 / Annually

Description

Job Description

Position: Learning Experience Specialist 

Reports to: Director, Learning and Leadership Development

Location: Indianapolis, IN (hybrid / in-person 2 days)

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Background: 

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and communities to provide mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join us at www.girlsinc.org.

Summary:

The Learning Experience Specialist will help to identify, plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate top-tier learning solutions aligned with our mission and objectives. You'll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, staff, and affiliates to create engaging, interactive, and effective learning solutions to meet the needs of our employees and Network.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Design and Development:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess learning needs and design effective, curricula and instructional materials.
• Create engaging and interactive learning experiences integrating multimedia elements, activities, and assessments.
• Ensure that instructional materials are culturally responsive and inclusive.

E-Learning and Blended Learning:

• Develop e-learning modules, online courses, and blended learning experiences.
• Leverage learning management systems and digital tools for the delivery and tracking of online learning programs.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with department managers/staff and external partners to gather content and feedback for instructional design projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align instructional materials with organizational objectives and learning outcomes.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct rigorous quality assurance reviews to ensure instructional materials meet high standards of accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Revise and update instructional materials based on feedback and evaluation data.

Training and Support:

• Offer training and support to staff and our affiliates in the effective utilization of instructional materials and resources.
• Assist in the implementation and facilitation of training workshops as needed.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Develop assessments and evaluation methods to measure the impact and effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Analyze data and feedback to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Other duties:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to executives and the board.
• Participate in special projects and willingly take on additional tasks as required.

Salary Range: $65,000 commensurate with experience 

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• A commitment to the mission of Girls Inc.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in training-instructional design and delivery/facilitation experience
• Proven experience in instructional design and curriculum development, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, learning management systems, and multimedia software (Articulate)
• A deep understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Capability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

• 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our Indianapolis 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:

• Respect the dignity of each human being.
• Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
• Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity.
• Drive for results anchored in accountability.
• Operate collaboratively.

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.

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