Associate, Curriculum Design & Management, What Works Cities

The role

The Associate will support the development of virtual learning experiences and resources to help city leaders use data and evidence. This role involves translating research and technical expertise into practical curriculum for synchronous and asynchronous learning.

What you will do

• Support the development and refinement of curriculum and virtual learning products.
• Synthesize data-driven best practices and city examples into learning materials.
• Prepare activities, application exercises, and learning pathway materials.
• Adapt curriculum for different delivery formats, audiences, and city contexts.
• Prepare facilitator materials for What Works Cities courses.
• Conduct targeted desk research to identify relevant practices and tools.
• Identify and synthesize city examples to support learning experiences.
• Support the development of city case studies and practice examples.
• Assist with using adult learning principles to support curriculum structure and usability.
• Review learner feedback and evaluation findings to support curriculum improvements.

Required qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience
• A college degree or equivalent practical work experience
• Experience supporting program or project management activities across multiple workstreams
• Experience contributing to the development of curriculum, instructional materials, professional learning, training, or adult education
• Experience drafting and refining learning products based on established concepts or source materials
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Familiarity with adult learning principles
• Ability to take initiative and incorporate feedback
• Familiarity with common productivity, project management, presentation, and digital learning tools

Nice to have

• Experience working with local government, the public-sector, or nonprofit organizations
• Experience developing online or asynchronous learning content
• Experience developing learning content for multilingual or international audiences
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French

Benefits

• Choice in medical plans
• Dental/vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan with employer contribution

Before you apply

• Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

About the company

Results for America (RFA) is a national nonprofit organization helping policymakers harness the power of evidence and data. Its What Works Cities (WWC) initiative helps city governments improve residents' lives by using data and evidence effectively.