NJSACC Seeks Instructional Design Consultant - RFP due Monday, June 30, 2025

NJSACC is seeking proposals from qualified Instructional Design Consultants (IDC) to support the design and development of engaging, and effective professional development content for the afterschool and OST field in New Jersey. The IDC will play a key role in helping us deliver impactful learning experiences through our newly adopted Learning Management System (LMS).

Scope of Work and Deliverables

The IDC will collaborate with NJSACC staff and subject matter experts to support several goals including: instructional strategy & needs assessment; instructional design & LMS integration; content development; and evaluation & iteration.

By the end of the contract period, the consultant will deliver:

• Needs assessment summary and instructional design recommendations
• Staff orientation session(s) on instructional design and eLearning best practices
• Instructional design plans for at least 3 asynchronous modules
• At least 2 fully developed asynchronous trainings hosted on the new LMS
• Templates and documentation to support ongoing content development by NJSACC staff
• Final report outlining lessons learned, outcomes, and recommendations for future efforts

Contract Details

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
• Level of Engagement: Part-time consultant
• Compensation: To be negotiated based on proposal
• Location: Remote, with periodic virtual check-ins and optional in-person planning meetings in New Jersey.

Pre-Proposal Zoom Meeting

There will be a pre-proposal meeting (via zoom) on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11am.

• Zoom link > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83959890892

Proposal Submission Instructions

Please submit the following no later than Monday, June 30, 2025, to Adam Cruz, NJSACC’s Chief Operating Officer, at: acruz@njsacc.org.

Required Submission Materials

• Technical Approach – Describe your plan to execute the tasks outlined above, including your instructional design process and technology experience.
• Work Samples – Provide at least two examples of eLearning or instructional design projects you have completed, especially those for afterschool/OST nonprofit or education-focused organizations.
• Resumes or CVs – For all individuals who will participate in the project.
• Fee Proposal – Include estimated hours, rates, and any anticipated expenses.
• References – Provide contact information for three nonprofit or education clients within the last 18 months.

Electronic submissions via Idealist preferred.

Paper copies can be mailed to:

NJSACC

C/o Adam Cruz

208 Lenox Avenue

#363

Westfield, NJ 07090

We will hold interviews with finalists during the week of July 14, 2025.

Please submit your proposal via Idealist. If you have questions about this proposal, please email them to Adam Cruz, NJSACC’s Chief Operating Officer, at: acruz@njsacc.org