Program Officer, Curriculum Designer
United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
$70,000 - $80,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Curriculum developmentInstructional designTrauma-informed educational materialsCulturally responsive curriculumSocial-emotional learning frameworksAdult learning principlesCanvaAdobe Creative SuiteRefugee resettlement knowledgeAccessible formatting practicesProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to the world's worst crises. They are seeking a Program Officer, Curriculum Designer to lead the development and rollout of curricula for programs serving distinct refugee populations, ensuring that all materials are culturally responsive and evidence-based.
Responsibilities:
- Design, adapt, and implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed curricula for SOR, RSI, and YM programs
- Lead and analyze rapid needs assessment, including desk review of existing curricula, to identify strengths and gaps
- Develop learning materials (curriculum modules, facilitation guides, etc.) that address literacy, life skills, social-emotional learning, and school readiness, as relevant
- Integrate best practices in adult learning and instructional design; collaborate with graphic designer to ensure curricula are accessible and visually appealing
- Ensure curricula align with program goals, funder requirements, and community needs
- Document and report on curriculum development process
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum design, social sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, youth development, adult education, or related program areas
- Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and accessible formatting practices. Applications should include relevant samples of curricular design portfolio work
- Demonstrated experience creating culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and learner-centered educational materials
- Familiarity with refugee resettlement, immigrant communities, or cross-cultural education
- Strong understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks, particularly SEAD or similar models
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accessible content
- Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines