**Overview**

Join AIR as an **Adult Basic Education Technical Assistance Associate** with ourWorkforce Development (https://www.air.org/our-work/workforce) program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorousresearch and evaluation (https://www.air.org/our-capabilities/research-evaluation) , and results-driventechnical assistance and training (https://www.air.org/our-capabilities/technical-assistance) throughout the United States at all levels of the system.

Our work focuses on:

Career and technical education

Postsecondary education

Workforce policy and programs

Adult learning

Human capital solutions

Individuals with disabilities

This position will collaborate with a cross-functional team and subject matter experts to design and develop effective professional learning opportunities that meet participant needs while applying best practices for effective, online adult learning. The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge of adult basic education instruction and is savvy and competent using multiple technologies in support of professional development. The position includes working primarily on projects supporting California based adult education.

Candidates hired for the position must be based in California and may work remotely from home or from AIRs Sacramento office.

**About AIR:**

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIRs commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyones unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) .

**Responsibilities**

Responsibilities include:

Lead the development of online learning content for the adult education specific projects with oversight of the task leads and project directors

Manage multiple tasks and activities with overlapping deadlines

Work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines

Coordinate the delivery of online professional development such as: webinars, facilitated courses, self-directed courses and online self-assessments

Support the development of adult basic education course content for teachers and educators

Manage online course facilitators

Build and administer Learning Activities and Resources using Moodle or third-party applications

Travel to conferences for presentations and project support

Undertake such other tasks as needed

**Qualifications**

**Education, Knowledge, and Experience:**

Master's degree in education, instructional design, or related fields, **or** bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

1-2 years of relevant experience providing instructional design or course content, specifically online course development

Previous experience with a Learning Management System (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.) as an Administrator and course/content Designer

Previous work experience in adult basic education instruction and/or teaching online

**Skills:**

Highly organized and detail oriented able to prioritize tasks to meet goals

Able to self-manage and communicate effectively with teammates to complete tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to build and administer learning activities and resources using Moodle or third-party applications

Proficiency in creating instructional products that incorporate audio and video

Take an active interest in new eLearning initiatives

Knowledge of California adult basic education system and programs

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment

**Disclosures:**

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIRs Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $32.00 - $35.00.

Offers are made based on internal equity within the organization and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the salary for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains adrug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) .

**Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer:**

AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an @air.org domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe **@air.org** is correct and jdoe **@aircareers.org** is not a legitimate AIR email address **.** If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org .

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**American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.**

**American Institutes for Researchs commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.**

**ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at** **tboone@air.org** **or call 202.403.5000.**

**Job Location** _US-CA-Sacramento | US-CA-Sacramento_

**Job ID** _13025_

**Job Location** _United States_

**Category** _Technical Assistance_