Experiential Learning Instructional Design Manager

  • Intern

Company Description

What we do

Passion for Life is a non for profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers. 

Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the student’s passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career. 

Job Description

Who you are

We’re looking for a highly organized and creative learning professional to own the innovative learning space from strategy and planning through day-to-day execution and deadline management. You’ll work closely with our dedicated team to ensure growth strategies are effective and aligned with our mission.

This team creates a fun and engaging curriculum to create experiential learning for the youth that we serve. Creative and out-of-the-box thinking is a must! Let your imagination run wild, create a great learning experience that is outstanding!

While this is an unpaid volunteer role, there are plenty of internal rewards. 

What you gain

  • Shape learning strategy and innovative design 

  • Gain valuable experience in nonprofit development

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities

  • Let your creativity shine, sky is the limit!

  • Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with a knowledgeable Team

  • Boost your untapped potential and master new skills

  • Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters  

  • Outshine other applicants for higher positions and promotions

Responsibilities

  • ​​​​​​Develops and implements the Learning Experience and Design strategy and plan.
  • Provides hands-on leadership in design strategy, learning architecture, and content development.

  • Creates and implements scalable, learner-centered solutions that reflect best practices in instructional design and experiential learning. Develop experiential learning classes for coaches and students.

  • Champions innovation, accessibility, and DEI in learning.

  • Leads LED Team, train team members, conduct performance feedback, and support team growth initiatives.

  • Ensures quality assurance, consistency, and scalability of training deliverables across modalities (eLearning, instructor-led, virtual).

  • Collaborates cross-functionally with SMEs, HR, Operations, and Technology teams.

  • Uses data to measure learning impact and continuously improves solutions.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirement

  • Must have a completed degree or be currently pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Education, Instructional Design, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Counseling, Sociology, or human services related fields of study.

Required Skills

  • Creative, dependable, enthusiastic, and must have a go-getter attitude
  • Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Commitment to collaborative decision-making and cooperative working relationships with P4L staff and community partners

Additional Information

Time Commitment: 9-10 hours a week