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Curriculum Content Designer - Climate Adaptation

Remote | 12-Month Contract

Job Description:

The American Society of Adaptation Professionals is seeking a (REMOTE) experienced curriculum content designer-climate change with extensive expertise in creating curricula for a range of clients, i.e., engineering, planning and health professionals, climate workforce development managers, community finance and academic institutions, rural/ urban communities and municipalities, philanthropies and private sector clients.

The curriculum content designer is crucial in developing content, resources, and initiatives that not only meet but exceed ASAP’s intended outcomes and goals outlined in its mission and strategic goals.
The curriculum content designer will employ ethical standards and pedagogical best practices in vetting internal and external climate curriculum resources, aligning with the needs of ASAP’s membership, funders, clients, partners, and external audiences.
The curriculum content designer will conduct comprehensive reviews and assessments of existing internal content, identifying areas for improvement and enhancement.
The curriculum content designer will analyze current resources in the behavioral, engineering, political, health, physical and earth sciences, indigenous knowledge, academia, business and capital markets.
The curriculum content designer will consult with stakeholders to define (a) an appropriate range of content delivery platforms and techniques, (b) realistic expectations of learning and execution outcomes, (c) the co-design of appropriate content/curriculum, (d) a methodology of collaboration to ensure place-specific learning support, and (e) systems of support that deliver a quality transformative training experience.
The curriculum content designer will collaborate with internal and external authors, illustrators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and relevance of the curriculum design format and materials.
The curriculum content designer will provide guidance to members who wish to publish in climate-related journals, or who produce climate-related content for film and other virtual platforms
The curriculum content designer will collaborate with ASAP’s communication and marketing team to review and edit the layout, design, and production of print and digital curriculum resources.

Job Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the position of curriculum content designer will possess:

A minimum of a BA/BS degree (or work equivalent) in curriculum design, journalism, or related field. A Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of seven years experience in climate adaptation, resilience, mitigation, advocacy, consultancy, environmental policy or law.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Expert knowledge of virtual learning formats, platforms, and optimum content delivery.
Knowledge of multilingual support platforms and/or fluency in Spanish is a plus.

The Curriculum Content Designer—Climate Adaptation position is a remote-based, flex-time, and contracted position for 12 months, with an expectation of a full-time, salaried staff position in 2026.

The position requires approximately 10-15 hours per week and is 90% virtual. It requires limited travel for internal meetings with staff, external meetings with clients, and 2-3 conferences/year.

The salary for this position is negotiable, and dependent on the candidate’s professional experience, educational background, references, and an abbreviated portfolio of recent work.

A complete application for the position of curriculum content designer must contain the following:

1. CV or resume (6 pages maximum)

2. Personal commitment to climate work (2 page maximum)

3. Three professional references (2 page maximum each)

4. Recent example of curriculum design (10 minutes-virtual, 7 pages-printed maximum)

5. Salary range (per hour)

6. Availability to start no later than the week of February 3-10, 2025

7. Agreement with ASAP’s Statement of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM ET, January 17, 2025.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The American Society of Adaptation Professionals encourages applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, gender identities, ages, cultures, physical and mental abilities, spiritualities, lived experiences and place-based knowledges whose work is designed to transform human behaviors that result in just and equitable climate futures.

Apply to the Position

Are you looking to join a dynamic team committed to connecting and supporting adaptation professionals across sectors and scales? Come work with us at ASAP!

The American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP) connects and supports climate change adaptation professionals to advance innovation and excellence in the field. We believe that climate change is a real and serious danger to all sectors and systems; that adaptation and resilience build stronger, more prepared communities, ecosystems, and economies; and that equity and environmental justice should be major considerations in all work that adaptation professionals do. ASAP members are building essential climate resilience for communities, ecosystems, and economies across North America. The ASAP network keeps them connected, sharing, learning, and adapting.

Black people, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, and people with low incomes are on the front lines of climate change. Therefore, the field of climate change adaptation must include professionals who can meaningfully represent the concerns of people with these identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as such.

ASAP is committed to cultivating a diverse staff and a supportive working environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. ASAP is an equal opportunity employer.

For general inquiries, email info@adaptpros.org and include "ASAP Careers" in the subject line.

What Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Means to ASAP

At ASAP we believe that climate change disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color and people from low-income backgrounds. Therefore, the field of climate change adaptation must include professionals who can meaningfully represent the concerns of people with these identities and backgrounds. As such, we strongly encourage applications from people who hold these identities. Additionally, ASAP is committed to creating a dynamic, multi-cultural, diverse working environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. ASAP is an equal opportunity employer.