Volunteer Curriculum Reviewer- Remote

Organization: Youth Ideas at Work (YIAW)

Role Type: Volunteer (Q1-focused, with possible extension)

Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week

Location: Remote / Global

Reports to: Curriculum Integrity & Certification Advisor

External Interface: IOA (Institute of Analytics / Accrediting Partner)

About Youth Ideas at Work (YIAW)

Youth Ideas at Work (YIAW) is a global, fully remote nonprofit building workforce-ready, certification-aligned curriculum at the intersection of STEAAM, AI, cybersecurity, and mental health for youth and emerging professionals.

Our curriculum foundation has already been developed and piloted. In Q1, our focus is not content creation, but certification readiness, gap analysis, and external validation.

Purpose of This Role (Why We’re Hiring)

YIAW is preparing multiple curricula to be IOA-ready. We are seeking a Curriculum Developer who can:

• Review existing curriculum against IOA standards
• Identify gaps, risks, and misalignments
• Clearly document findings and recommendations
• Serve as the primary curriculum-facing point of contact with IOA, communicating professionally and accurately on our behalf

This role is critical to ensuring our materials are review-ready, compliant, and defensible before submission.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Review & Gap Analysis

• Review existing curricula against IOA certification criteria
• Identify:
  • Missing outcomes or artifacts
  • Structural or standards gaps
  • Scope, ethical, or compliance risks
• Distinguish between:
  • “Ready for submission”
  • “Needs targeted revision”

Documentation & Standards Mapping

• Produce clear, reviewer-friendly documentation
• Map curriculum components to IOA requirements
• Maintain version control and decision logs

IOA Communication & Coordination

• Act as YIAW’s day-to-day curriculum liaison with IOA
• Clarify standards questions and interpretation
• Communicate gaps, revisions, and readiness status internally
• Escalate only when decisions require executive or advisor input

What This Role Is NOT

To avoid misalignment, this role does not include:

• Designing new programs
• Rewriting curriculum from scratch
• Teaching or facilitating sessions
• Managing volunteers or teams
• Making unilateral certification decisions

This is a review, standards, and communication role, not a creative build role.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Has experience with curriculum standards, accreditation, or certification frameworks
• Is comfortable reviewing partially completed materials
• Can communicate clearly with external reviewers or certifying bodies
• Understands scope control and risk mitigation
• Works independently with minimal oversight
• Is detail-oriented, structured, and professional in written communication

Experience in instructional design, higher education, workforce training, or certification review is a plus.

Availability & Working Style

• 6–8 hours per week during Q1
• Primarily asynchronous
• Ability to attend one short weekly check-in
• Responsiveness within 24–48 business hours
• Comfort operating in a defined, accountability-driven environment

What You’ll Gain

• Direct experience supporting certification-ready curriculum
• Exposure to global education and workforce standards
• Professional collaboration with senior advisors
• Certificate of Contribution and formal reference upon completion
• Opportunity to support a high-impact, global youth initiative

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief note on your experience with curriculum review, standards, or accreditation
• Your availability through Q1
• A resume or LinkedIn profile