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Posted Job Title
Director of Outreach and Curriculum, Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics - Hybrid Eligible
Job Profile Title
Director C
Job Description Summary
One of four endowed projects in the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics (LAIC) manages the Civics Renewal Network, sponsors Annenberg Classroom, and supervises creation of instructional materials, such as films and video games, on the Constitution. APPC is seeking a leader in the field of civics education to serve as Director of Outreach and Curriculum for LAIC. As part of the process of assisting with LAIC projects, the Outreach Director, who will answer to the Director of LAIC, will engage in national outreach to increase public awareness of the need for high quality civics education, identify and fund innovative curricular content on the Constitution for Annenberg Classroom, superintend content production and dissemination, and expand the reach of existing LAIC materials in the nation's classrooms, home schooling settings, libraries, and in the military and business sectors. This experienced individual will work to raise the profile of and expand engagement with LAIC's two premier projects - Annenberg Classroom and the Civics Renewal Network - among educators as well other civics education organizations. The Outreach Director also will represent LAIC and APPC in workshops, webinars, teacher institutes, conferences and major civics events, such as Constitution Day.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will possess extensive contacts in the education field and the skills and experience needed to function as a national leader in civics education, as well as have the proven capacity to develop and implement innovative approaches to civics education. Responsibilities will include:
Working with the 39 nonprofit, nonpartisan partner organizations in the Civics Renewal Network to increase the visibility and impact of high quality civics content and superintending the process of increasing traffic to the Civics Renewal Network and Annenberg Classroom websites
Editing and managing the CRN and Annenberg Classroom websites.
Seeking new audiences for LAIC's education resources and increasing their use by educators in elementary and secondary schools and community colleges and in the business sector and military
Building connections with teachers who can advise on curriculum and websites through workshops, conferences, webinars and summer institutes
Leading content development for Annenberg Classroom.
Leading efforts to disseminate Annenberg Classroom resources on other websites, such as Share My Lesson.
Writing regular newsletters and creating promotional materials to disseminate information about Annenberg civics resources.
Coordinating with the Director of Communications on promotion of Annenberg Classroom and the Civics Renewal Network.
Managing the social media accounts for Annenberg Classroom and CRN, including Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram.
Qualifications
A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in civics education or related non-profit work is required. Master's degree preferred. In addition, successful candidates will have:
A vision for creating and adapting civics resources for the changing media and educational environment of the middle of the 21st century
A track record of creating and implementing innovative work in the civics education field
In-depth knowledge and understanding of current classroom requirements and teachers' needs
Ability to supervise the creation and dissemination of high-quality resources in a variety of formats
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Project and event management experience
Experience leading a program delivery team, including internal staff and external partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to achieve marketing and publicity outcomes for educational programs and resources
An extensive, national network of contacts in civics, education, and related fields
A commitment to and track record of championing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access
Work schedule
The Annenberg Public Policy Center building is open five days per week but currently offers its staff the option of working from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Application instructions
Please submit the following via the Workday application portal:
cover letter
resume
(2) writing samples
1 or 2 relevant samples of civics education work
Note: multiple attachment uploads are permitted.
Targeted pay range
The targeted pay range for this position is $74,476 - $100,000
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Annenberg School for Communication
Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $117,086.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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