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Director, Builders Toolkit

Posted 4 months ago

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📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

🔍 Industry: Nonprofit

🗣️ Languages: English

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementData AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipData analysisCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

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.
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