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Published 1/21/26 11:29AM

Learning and Development Program Design Consultant

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    February 13, 2026
    End Date:
    November 30, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    February 2, 2026
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

    Job Summary

    AIUSA is searching for an experienced learning and development subject matter expert to lead the design and development of a new learning and development program, ensuring a culture of continuous learning and growth for AIUSA’s staff and member leaders (volunteers).

    Key Deliverables

    1. Design and creation of staff Development Plans
      1. Utilize skills assessment data and existing frameworks, such as competencies frameworks, modality rubrics, and accessibility checks, to design and deploy tailored staff development plans/programs/curriculum that incorporate adult learning principles and best practices in instructional design.
    2. Develop a framework for learning effectiveness monitoring and tracking
      1. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the impact of learning initiatives on employee performance and organizational outcomes.
      2. Include mechanisms for gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve learning programs.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    • Expert-level knowledge, design, and implementation experience of adult learning theory, instructional design, and evaluation methodologies required
    • Expert-level knowledge of current trends and best practices in Learning and Development, to include incorporating DEI best practices into the design of learning and development programs, required
    • Oral and written fluency in English required

    Education and Experience

    • Minimum of seven years of experience in program design, specifically in a Learning and Development context required
    • This role is fully remote but you must be available for calls M-F in US Central and Eastern Time
    • A minimum of 25 hours a week

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    1150 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
    Suite 550

    How to Apply

    Please submit your cover letter, resume, and one sample staff development plan to Heather Bordner at HBordner@aiusa.org by Monday, February 2. The cover letter should include the following:

    1. Timeline and cost proposal for completing the work, including any fees and anticipated types of expenses not covered under the general cost proposal.
    2. Two professional references, either clients or supervisors, for whom you have consulted for or worked with in a learning and development program design context.

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