Curriculum Developer and LMS Specialist

Department: Programs

Location: Chicago,IL

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

Description

Greenwood Project

The Greenwood Project was founded in 2016 based on two core principles:

“Students can’t be what they can’t see”

and

“There is no lack of talent, only a lack of opportunity.”

GP’s mission is bold, essential and long overdue. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for qualified Black and Latino college students to attain high-trajectory careers in financial services through rigorous training and internships. At Greenwood Project, we don’t just talk about change; we are the catalyst for it, breaking barriers and building a more inclusive and diverse financial industry. Our people are the foundation that allows us to achieve our ambitious goals. Becoming part of the Greenwood Project team means joining a group of driven, passionate and intellectually curious individuals. To work here is to be crucial to the organization’s success.

Curriculum Developer and LMS Specialist

This role merges strategic curriculum development with hands-on Learning Management System (LMS) administration to create and deliver exceptional learning experiences for our Scholars. The Curriculum Developer and LMS Specialist will be the driving force behind designing cohesive learning pathways, building and maintaining our LMS infrastructure, creating and evaluating curriculum, and ensuring all educational content is user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with our scholars' success and our corporate partners' employment needs. This is a highly collaborative role requiring both strategic thinking and operational excellence while supporting organizational growth and scaling. This role will work in close partnership with our AI Enablement Lead to explore and integrate AI tools into learning design and delivery, making it an exciting opportunity for someone energized by the intersection of education and emerging technology.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

LMS Design and Infrastructure Management (50% of the role)

• Build, configure, and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) D2L Brightspace, including course creation, user setup, progress tracking, and system optimization
• Manage the back-end LMS infrastructure, ensuring technical stability, regular updates, and proactive problem-solving to support seamless user experience
• Track and monitor student progress through LMS dashboards and analytics, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for intervention
• Design, build, and manage dashboards to ensure high-impact data is identified and tracked in alignment with organizational KPIs and strategic priorities
• Coordinate with external curriculum partners, subject matter experts, and volunteers to integrate content into the LMS
• Continuously optimize the LMS user experience through testing, feedback collection, and iterative improvements
  
  

Curriculum Development & Design (50%)

• Develop and execute clear, coherent learning pathways for scholars aligned to the program model, strategic priorities, and target outcomes for participant success
• Research and implement best practices in curriculum development, learning design, and educational technologies from leading organizations across sectors
• Work cross-functionally to understand the needs of participants and corporate partners, adjusting curriculum to bridge gaps between scholar understanding and employer requirements
• Develop and oversee evaluation metrics, creating data collection protocols and feedback loops to ensure learning experiences meet the needs of both participants and partners
• Ensure curriculum and course materials are user-friendly, accessible, and sufficiently robust to facilitate effective use by all stakeholders
• Oversee the consistent and high-quality delivery of curriculum and learning experiences, ensuring fidelity of implementation
• All other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Education and Experience

A note to potential candidates: Multiple studies have shown that BIPOC and other candidates from marginalized populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description. Greenwood Project is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and finding the best candidate for the job. We would strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, even if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Learning Management Systems and e-learning platforms
• Minimum 3 years of curriculum development, implementation, and/or instructional design experience
• Experience in education and/or EdTech environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of learner-centered design and best practices in teaching and learning
  
  

Preferred

• Experience leading and executing projects for a mid-sized team or organization
• Experience supporting the operations or logistics of educational or nonprofit programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of Finance or the Financial Services industry
• Experience designing and managing evaluation metrics and feedback loops for learning outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work in startup or fast-growth environments with ambiguity
  
  

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Greenwood Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other legally protected classification federally or in the State of Illinois. The Greenwood Project does not discriminate in its activities, educational programs, hiring practices, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.

Compensation And Benefits

This position is based in Chicago, with a hybrid work environment. The salary range for this role is $65,000- $70,000, commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes employee health care, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan and generous paid time off.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to be part of a team dedicated to creating opportunities for qualified college students while driving meaningful change, we encourage you to apply for this role at Greenwood Project.

Shared Values

• Cultural Competency: All team members strive to build a working knowledge of the historical, social, and economic history of this country with a particular value for diverse identities, ideas, and experiences. As team members, we consistently work to acquire and apply cultural knowledge and adapt to the cultural context of various communities. We are reflective and often think about the impact of our actions, words, and thoughts on various components of their and others’ intersectional lines of identity. We strive to self-monitor our various layers of privilege and push the organization to be the strongest collection of voices possible.
• Influence and Impact: We value learning about the working styles and preferences of others and strive to adapt our approach to maximize the success of everyone on the team.
• Strategic Thinking: We critically analyze inputs and think through the long-term outputs of the organization, working to create systems and structures that are scalable and sustainable.
• Self-Direction: Our team members operate with both initiative and follow-through to ensure that we can operate in ways that build trust in each other.
• Balance: We value in-person collaboration and independent, flexible work. That is why we have a hybrid schedule, with most associates finding a balance between office and home.
• Growth: We want your career to be satisfying for the long term. If you want to try a new project or attend a meeting with another group, we welcome it. We want you to learn, stretch and grow as much as you want.