Director, Builders Toolkit

View full description

Requirements:

• Have a master's degree or higher in education in the social sciences, international relations, or related field.
• Have prior experience in curriculum development, program management, or educational leadership roles with a proven track record of program creation, adoption, and measured impact.
• Have an in-depth understanding of extremism, polarization, and their impacts on society.
• Have experience in identifying funding opportunities and managing grant-funded projects.
• Have strong project management skills to oversee program development and evaluation.
• Have an understanding of civic education principles and practices.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Feel motivated by the Builders mission to amplify the voices of Builders to overcome extremism in all forms; personally identify as a flexible thinker and constructive problem solver who respects the dignity of all people.
• Seek to continuously learn and grow, maintaining an open mind and hunger for constructive feedback.
• Hold yourself accountable to achieving results and driving toward those results on your own initiative.
• Are creative, collaborative and resourceful.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to expand Builders' educational tools and programs with the goal of expanding a more flexible mode of thinking and collaborating.
• Identify opportunities for capacity building within educational institutions and communities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving. Provide training and resources to educators and community leaders.
• Stay updated on research and best practices in education, extremism prevention, and conflict resolution. Apply findings to enhance program effectiveness.
• Establish robust systems to track program impact and outcomes. Analyze data to inform decision-making and improve programs.
• Stay aware of trends and movements in public education that support or challenge the goals of Builders, including civic education and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute on relevant aspects of the fundraising strategy.
• Provide guidance and resources to educators to address crises, such as hate speech.
• Collaborate with school boards, university administrators, government agencies, and communication teams to ensure program alignment and uptake.
• Advise on grantmaking and oversee the development, distribution, and evaluation of educational resources.
• Stay informed about trends in civic and pluralism education on campuses.