[Hiring] Associate, Curriculum Design & Management @Results For America

Role Description

Results for America is seeking a creative, highly organized, and collaborative professional to join the What Works Cities Curriculum Design & Management team. The Associate Curriculum Design & Management will support the development of high-quality virtual learning experiences and resources that help city leaders and staff strengthen their use of data and evidence.

This role is designed for someone who enjoys creating clear, practical materials from research, ideas, and technical content and is interested in deepening their skills in curriculum development and adult learning. Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Associate will contribute to the development and improvement of curriculum, including learning modules, facilitator and participant materials, activities, tools, case studies, and other resources that support cities in applying the What Works Cities Standard of Excellence.

The Associate will also conduct research, identify relevant city examples and emerging practices, contribute to the continuous improvement of WWC learning experiences, and support curriculum projects across the WWC team. Domestic and international travel up to 25% annually may be required to support learning opportunities, site visits, city engagements, and external convenings.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience and a college degree or equivalent practical work experience.
• Experience supporting program or project management activities across multiple workstreams, deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Experience contributing to the development of curriculum, instructional materials, professional learning, training, adult education, or other learning experiences.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and an interest in applying them to curriculum and learning materials.
• Experience working with local government, the public-sector, or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing online or asynchronous learning content is preferred.
• Familiarity with common productivity, project management, presentation, and digital learning tools.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.

Requirements

• Support the development and refinement of curriculum and virtual learning products.
• Synthesize data-driven best practices, city examples, and partner-developed content into clear, accessible, and actionable learning materials.
• Conduct targeted desk research and review existing technical resources.
• Assist with using adult learning principles to support the structure, sequencing, accessibility, and usability of WWC curriculum.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for curriculum projects and learning opportunities.
• Maintain clear documentation of curriculum materials, sources, feedback, revisions, and final products.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary commensurate with relevant work experience.
• A benefits package that includes choice in medical plans; dental/vision coverage; paid time off; a 403b retirement plan with employer contribution.
• The salary range for this position is $72,353 - $84,023.

Company Description

Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges.

• Our mission is to make investing in what works the "new normal.”
• We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions should be used to increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually.
• What Works Cities (WWC) is a Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded initiative that helps city governments improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence effectively.
• Since our launch in 2015, we have helped more than 300 cities make progress on their most pressing issues.