Generation is developing a new program to help current entry-level retail employees to build the technical and behavioral skills needed to advance in their careers (e.g., get promoted to hourly supervisor or store manager). To make the program more accessible, we are implementing a fully digital and blended adult training program for career advancement in retail and adjacent sectors. We’re seeking an expert to help us to drive the digital learning experience to ensure quality outcomes for our participants.
Generation is seeking a digital curriculum lead to drive the design, management, and implementation of digital and blended digital adult training programs for career advancement in retail and adjacent sectors. This will build on the methodologies and existing curriculum that Generation has used to train over 10,000 young adults worldwide through in-person bootcamps.
Generation is at an exciting time where we are beginning to establish our approach to bringing our proven, in-person programs digitally. It is crucial for Generation to create and implement strong digital programs in order to reach more participants all over the world and to reduce per-participant cost. We are looking for an outstanding leader with a proven background in learning and development and educational technology.
The position is full-time for the period of the grant funding (through February 2019) with potential for extension. This is a remote role. You can work anywhere in the US, however, you will need excellent access to WiFi at all times. 5-10% travel within the U.S. is expected.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and 1-2 work samples. Application will be accepted on a rolling basis. Email application materials to curriculum@generation.org with the subject line “Digital Curriculum Lead – Generation USA.”
Generation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
“In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.”
The goal over the next 3-6 months is to work with external vendors and internal designers to complete a digital learning curriculum of ~60 hours and work with our Systems Lead to select and implement the learning management system/platform to house the digital learning experience. The remaining months will be devoted to managing the implementation and refining and innovating on the digital, blended learning experience in response to feedback.
Success will look like high completion rates for our participants, high learning outcomes, and qualitative feedback from our staff and digital participants citing engaging and cohesive learning experiences and implementation.
Specific deliverables include:
This role will report to the Global Curriculum Lead and have frequent interactions with the US CEO.
Worldwide, more than 75 million young people are unemployed. But many employers can’t find people with the skills they need for entry-level jobs. Generation was created in 2014 to help bridge this gap—at speed and scale.
We’re building a skills-training methodology that can serve hundreds of thousands, and eventually millions, of young people a year. And we’re building proof that this training creates real business outcomes for employers, and lasting career impact for trainees—so everyone has the incentive to invest in skills. Our goal is to help our students achieve personal and professional success—and fundamentally change their life trajectories. Generation programs prepare unemployed or underemployed young people, aged 18 to 29, for jobs in four sectors: healthcare, technology, retail/sales, and skilled trades.
Today, Generation is active in eight countries—more than 64 cities and 150+ sites—with diverse social, economic and labor-market contexts.
