Promote Director of the Language Programs (Volunteer – Unpaid)

### **Living Stones Foundation**

Living Stones Foundation is seeking a strategic, mission-driven, and educationally focused **Director of the Language Programs (Volunteer – Unpaid)** to lead the design, implementation, and growth of its language education initiatives.

This role is ideal for a leader passionate about education, cultural exchange, and social impact, with the opportunity to work alongside an international and multidisciplinary volunteer team.

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## **About Living Stones Foundation**

Living Stones Foundation empowers nonprofits and communities through **digital transformation, education, data-driven innovation, and sustainable social impact initiatives** across Latin America, the United States, and Canada.

Our volunteer network includes more than 70 professionals and graduate students from **Top 20 U.S. and Canadian universities**, contributing expertise in education, AI, data science, digital platforms, marketing, design, and international development.

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## **Key Responsibilities**

### **1. Program Strategy & Academic Leadership**

• Design, develop, and oversee the Foundation’s Language Programs (English, Spanish, and other strategic languages).
• Define academic objectives, learning outcomes, curricula frameworks, and evaluation standards.
• Ensure alignment of language programs with the Foundation’s mission, values, and social impact goals.
• Identify opportunities to integrate language education with employability, digital skills, and leadership development.

### **2. Curriculum Development & Instructional Design**

• Lead the development of structured curricula for different proficiency levels and target populations.
• Incorporate modern methodologies, digital learning tools, and culturally relevant content.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and academic rigor across all language offerings.
• Promote innovative approaches such as blended learning, virtual classrooms, and AI-supported education (when applicable).

### **3. Faculty & Volunteer Coordination**

• Recruit, coordinate, and mentor volunteer language instructors, facilitators, and academic contributors.
• Establish teaching guidelines, training resources, and performance standards for instructors.
• Foster a collaborative and multicultural teaching environment.
• Support instructor development and continuous improvement.

### **4. Program Operations & Quality Assurance**

• Oversee scheduling, student enrollment processes, and program logistics in coordination with operations teams.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and learning outcomes.
• Implement assessment tools and feedback mechanisms to ensure program effectiveness.
• Prepare academic reports and program evaluations for leadership.

### **5. Partnerships & Community Engagement**

• Support the development of partnerships with schools, nonprofits, universities, and community organizations.
• Represent the Language Programs in institutional meetings, presentations, and external collaborations.
• Promote access to language education for underserved communities and nonprofit partners.

### **6. Cross-Functional Collaboration**

• Work closely with Digital Transformation, Marketing, and Program Management teams to support outreach and communication.
• Contribute academic input to grant proposals, reports, and institutional documentation.

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## **Candidate Requirements**

### **Education & Experience**

• Background in Education, Applied Linguistics, Languages, TESOL, International Education, or related fields.
• Experience in language program management, academic coordination, or teaching leadership.
• Experience working with multicultural or international educational programs is highly valued.

### **Skills**

• **Spanish required (advanced).**
• **English proficiency (advanced)** for academic leadership and international coordination.
• Strong curriculum design and academic planning skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate multicultural volunteer teams.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms, LMS, and digital education tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

### **Availability**

• **10–15 hours per week** (flexible, remote).
• **Unpaid volunteer position.**

### **Personal Attributes**

• Passion for education, languages, and social impact.
• Strategic thinker with strong academic judgment.
• High sense of responsibility, organization, and attention to quality.
• Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and mission-driven mindset.

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## **Benefits of Volunteering with Us**

• Lead and shape international language education programs with social impact.
• Collaborate with global, multicultural teams of professionals and educators.
• Gain leadership experience in international education and nonprofit program development.
• Flexible remote schedule and global networking opportunities.
• Certificate of participation and international recognition.