Learning Experience Designer (Volunteer)

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 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) 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. Originally posted on Himalayas