Curriculum Designer

Who is EMPath?  

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.   

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.   

Position: Curriculum Designer

Supervisor: Director of Curriculum & Design, Center for Learning & Practice 

What will you be doing? 

Making an impact every day. You will be part of a dynamic, passionate team of professionals who work to drive the learning strategy of EMPath and its mission to disrupt poverty. 

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, the Curriculum Designer will contribute to the strengthening and evolution of EMPath’s economic mobility model (Mobility Mentoring®) through the creation and continuous improvement of our learning products, workshops, and online courses.  

In this position, you will:  

• Collaborate across the organization to develop and refine curriculum on the Mobility Mentoring model and related topics.  
• Develop and facilitate new online courses, learning products, and workshops in response to learner need and feedback, continuously offering innovative approaches to learning with an emphasis on learner engagement and applied assessment. 
• Assess quality of learning through quantitative and qualitative measures and developing related protocols for continuous feedback across the organization.  
• Confer regular meetings to routinely assess existing curriculum and determine priorities for the development and evolution of new courses and products. 
• Oversee and supervise related learning projects and staff as the needs arise. 

What traits and experiences do you need to be successful in this role? 

• A background in coaching, social work, or counseling. In this role you will not only be contributing to the creation of the learning products; but also, to the content expertise. 
• Experience with curriculum development through formal education or through organizational practice. 
• Demonstrated experience leading and designing engaging workshops, both in person and virtually. 
• Experience working with online learning platforms or strong desire and ability to quickly learn. 
• Formal or informal experience designing clear and engaging graphics, visual assets, and videos. 
• Experience providing reflective consultation and supervision to colleagues. 
• Superior written and oral communication skills, ideally with demonstrated experience of writing through reports. 
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing complex projects through their lifecycles. 
• Strong acumen and finesse of technology platforms and enthusiastic curiosity to learn and adapt (In particular: PowerPoint, Zoom, Canva, Adobe - or ability to quickly learn). 
• Analytical, process and systems orientated thinker. 
• Desire to grow as a professional, and a deep belief in continuously learning. 

Educational Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) required.     
• Master’s Degree in relevant field (social work, mental health, counseling, public health) strongly preferred.  

Why EMPath? 

The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals. 

Collaborative team environment! You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for elevating the good work of the organization and the participants in our programs

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Work-life balance: 4-day work week. Hybrid office environment: 2 days in-office in our Boston Seaport office, 2 days remote. 4 weeks of paid time off & 10 paid holidays. 

Benefits: Competitive salary, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits. 

Pay transparency: This role is budgeted for up to $55,000 to $70,000 annually. The salary range for this position is dependent on the candidate's level of experience.

EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts. 

If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. 

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.