[WSCSS] Facing the Future hiring Assistant Program Director

[Laura Skelton]

Facing the Future is now hiring an Assistant Program Director!

 

Facing the Future is a fast-growing national nonprofit organization based in
Seattle. Founded in 1995, Facing the Future brings global issues and
sustainability education to K-12 classrooms. We research and write global
issues and sustainability curriculum materials that meet national education
standards; provide professional development workshops for teachers on global
issues, sustainability, and service learning; and help schools integrate
global issues across their curricula. Facing the Future curriculum is in use
in 50 states and more than 60 countries by teachers and students in K-12
classrooms across multiple subject areas, including science, social studies,
and environmental education. www.facingthefuture.org
<http://www.facingthefuture.org/> 

 

DEFINITION: 

Assistant Program Director is a full-time, professional, exempt staff
position reporting to the Program Director. Alongside the Program Director,
this person will direct and execute curriculum development, resulting in the
creation and production of hands-on, engaging, research-based global
sustainability curriculum materials.  This person will also help set the
strategic direction of Facing the Future's curriculum development.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*         Work closely with Program Director to assist with development and
production of curriculum

*         Research, write, and edit K-12 global sustainability curriculum
and related marketing materials

*         Conduct needs assessments and market research to inform future
curriculum products and related organizational infrastructure

*         Work closely and supervise interns and contractors on various
curriculum-related projects

*         Manage relationships and tasks with graphic designers, printers,
and other production contacts

*         Research and develop strategic partnerships with other
organizations

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

*           Bachelors degree in Education, International/Global Affairs,
Environmental Sustainability, or related field

*           Strong interest in and commitment to education, global issues,
and sustainable development

*           Knowledge of general education infrastructure and practices at
district, state, and national levels

*           Excellent writing skills 

*           Strong verbal communication skills

*           References indicating candidate has the initiative and ability
to research information useful for making future curriculum development
decisions

*           References indicating candidate has the ability to work
independently, as well as part of a team 

*           References indicating candidate has the ability to handle
multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines 

*           Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

 

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*         Experience writing and/or reviewing K-12 curriculum 

*         Knowledge of and experience working with K-12 learning and
teaching standards

*         Experience working as a curriculum coordinator or department head 

*         Firm understanding of research-based pedagogical models, how
students learn, and effective strategies to engage students and aid their
learning

*         Demonstrated experience completing a needs assessment, targeted
market research, or similar project resulting in guiding recommendations 

*         Experience working in an office setting

*         Advanced degree in Education, International/Global Affairs,
Environmental Sustainability, or related field  

*         Teaching certificate, current or expired

*         Basic knowledge and understanding of graphic design and production

*         Ability to do small production tasks (using tools such as Adobe
Photoshop and InDesign) 

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$38K-$42K, DOE. Benefits include medical and generous vacation and holiday
leave, and the chance to become involved in an exciting and unique approach
to education that highlights global issues and sustainability. Facing the
Future strives to maintain a fair and fun work environment. We have a
beautiful downtown Seattle office, with plenty of windows and natural light,
within walking distance to Pike Place Market, Safeco Field, and the Puget
Sound. Facing the Future is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Email resume and cover letter (in Microsoft WORD format) to both Wendy
Church, Executive Director at wendy at facingthefuture.org and Laura Skelton,
Program Director at laura at facingthefuture.org. Please type only your name in
the subject line of the email. 

Only email submissions will be considered; no phone calls please. 

Applicant review will begin May 5, 2008. 

Position will remain open until filled; earliest expected start date is June
16, 2008.

 

 

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Laura Skelton

Program Director

Facing the Future 

 

811 First Ave., Ste. 454  |  Seattle, WA  98104 

facingthefuture.org  |  206-264-1503   

F 206-264-1506   E laura at facingthefuture.org

 

Critical thinking. Global perspective. Informed action.

 

 

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