Education Multimedia Curriculum Specialist (FT), Neuseum, DC

Education Multimedia Curriculum Specialist (FT)****

The multimedia curriculum specialist conceptualizes and creates effective
learning programs and educational resources for use onsite and online.

*Responsibilities, including but not limited to*:****

**·         **Develop onsite and online courses, classes and instructional
materials for teachers and students that meet media literacy and social
studies standards of learning****

**·         **Develop revenue generating programs that cater to audience
interests****

**·         **Contribute to the brainstorming and development of new
education department resources and materials****

**·         **Identify innovative strategies for delivering curriculum and
resources****

**·         **Develop and lead history/civics/media literacy workshops for
teachers****

**·         **Lead Newseum classes, workshops, tours and professional
development sessions when needed ****

**·         **Keep current on funding sources for educational programs and
identify potential funders****

**·         **Develop and maintain fundraising plans for outreach
initiatives****

**·         **Participate in tracking and preparation of reports for
Development department****

**·         **Help with program research and evaluation efforts****

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*Minimum requirements*:****

**·         **Master¹s degree in education, museum studies or related field
(preferred)****

**·         **3-5 years experience in the development of curriculum and
educational materials in an online setting (examples required)****

**·         **Demonstrated knowledge of First Amendment principles,
American history and the role of journalism in a democratic society****

**·         **Extensive understanding of national standards of learning as
they relate to civics and history****

**·         **Experience developing creative and innovative approaches to
presenting content to the public****

**·         **Exceptional writing and editing skills****

**·         **Ability to work a flexible work schedule that includes some
nights, weekends and travel****

**·         **Knowledge of current instructional theories for collaborative
learning with Web-based tools****

**·         **Understanding of streaming audio and video, podcasting, and
social networking tools as they relate to curriculum and instruction****

**·         **Knowledge of current instructional theories for collaborative
learning with web-based tools****

**·         **Proven experience creating digital learning experiences,
content, media, software, and/or e-learning expertise****

**·         **Experience integrating technology into the classroom****

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Please send your resume, a letter of interest and three references to:
Freedom Forum/Newseum
Human Resources Department
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
*E-mail: jobs@newseum.org <jobs@newseum.org>*****