Curriculum And Content Specialist

Position Description
Through the lens of racial equity, the Human Services Department (HSD), a department of the City of Seattle, funds and operates programs and services that meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people in our community – families and individuals with low incomes, children, domestic violence and sexual assault victims, people experiencing homelessness, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
The Youth and Family Empowerment Division is seeking a Curriculum and Content Specialist for the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The Curriculum and Content Specialist (CCS) supports the design and development of the program’s Learn and Earn program curriculum and other program-related training initiatives. SYEP serves youth and young adults ages 16 - 24 who live in the city of Seattle from low-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities and helps them to prepare for entry-level roles through its Learn and Earn program as well as the Internship Program. And that through these programs, these youth and young adults will have an equitable chance in pursuing higher paid careers and ones that are meaningful to them.
In late 2022, SYEP launched its newly adapted Learn and Earn program, namely, Foundations and Pathways Learn and Earn. The program focuses on providing youth and young adults the option to not only learn soft skills (i.e., problem solving, time management, code-switching, etc.,) (Foundations) but to also gain tangible tools—portfolio development, job shadowing, mentoring, credential attainment—to facilitate entry into their chosen career pathway (Pathways). To this end, SYEP is seeking a skilled, professional to help build out its Foundations and Pathways model, through curriculum and content development. The CCS will build upon existing data and training materials within SYEP and use research and other modalities to enhance existing material while also creating new material. The CCS will partner with internal and external stakeholders to help inform the development of the curriculum and provide timely feedback and updates to those served. In addition, the CCS will support in training and development opportunities for staff members, and help facilitate sessions as needed.
When necessary, this position is expected to work evening and weekends. This position will be in Seattle at 810 3rd Avenue, Suite 420 and travel throughout the City of Seattle or work virtually. It is expected to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The hiring manager is open to an Out of Class or Temporary hire. This opportunity is schedule to last up to 9 months.
Job Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessment of current program models and make recommendations and/or modifications to current programming models
• Review and revise curriculum content and validate quality through working with participant data, program providers, and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate the usage of training equipment and tools to facilitate enrichment opportunities
• Support the development of agreements and instructional outlines with training partners, develop additional curriculum content, and associated training for staff, providing aligned assessment structures, written representation of materials to the field and youth
• Train professional staff members and SYEP Youth Ambassadors (interns) on curriculum delivery
• Research and design curriculum tools and resources for supporting effective and engaging delivery of career and work readiness content for youth and young adults.
• Interpret and utilize preexisting participant data to inform direction of curriculum formation.

You will be most successful in this role if you possess a combination of the following:
Skills In

• Training personnel
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Effective collaboration
• Curriculum writing
• Technical Writing

Experience With

• Developing assessments and evaluation tools
• College and career readiness
• Working with BIPOC youth experiencing barriers to success
• Supporting different learning styles
• Workforce Training

Ability To

• Work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Pivot during planning and implementation phases
• Facilitate instructional and training sessions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Training/Development or a related field (other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual’s basis for comparability.)
• Two years’ experience designing and implementing adult training or education courses, project management training, and/or in programs that involved conducting training needs assessments, developing and coordinating training courses and administering training consultant contracts.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating and implementing engaging workforce training curriculum and workshops.
• Desire to make meaningful impact in the lives of BIPOC youth and young adults.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit and implement feedback from multi-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in working with youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities.
• Experience designing curriculum for school-aged teens with different learning styles.

Additional Information
Additional Requirements
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $ 37.10 - $43.34 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans