General Summary: This person works directly with the Director of Education & Meetings to grow the IWLA distance-learning curriculum and to enhance current education curriculum. This includes researching, developing, and maintaining business partnerships; reviewing current curriculum content (both distance learning and IWLA in-person programs); assisting in successful implementation of the IWLA Education Program that will be referred to as “IWLA Institute”; producing webinars; and working on ancillary education projects.

Essential Duties

I. Curriculum Development

• Assesses and helps hone IWLA in-person education programming and distance-learning programming;
• Researches and helps develop educational content;
• Tracks student progress in completing classes and requirements;
• Leads focus groups;
• Assist members with education questions and registering for programs;
• Identifies industry experts and other professionals to tap as resources; and
• Helps launch:
  • standard curriculum and content (based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in warehousing);
  • training materials and teaching aids (course outlines, workbooks, assessment tools, checklists, audio and video content when appropriate); and
  • distance-learning curriculum.

II.  Research and Partnerships

• Researches about and completes outreach to potential education content partners;
• Secures IWLA-member access to the identified resources;
• Work with outside providers and the with IWLA staff team to create a clearinghouse for this information on the IWLA website;
• Works with the IWLA marketing and education staff to announce and market these tools; and
• Helps identify gaps between what is available and what IWLA members have cited as their educational needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required (in education preferred)
• Working knowledge of adult-learning theory, principles and approaches, including learning modalities
• Experience in curriculum development of online/distance-learning modules – minimum two years preferred
• Learning Management System experience
• Proficient in project management
• Proficient in PowerPoint (Microsoft) and other products in the Office suite
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience (medium to high) with video production software
• Ability to work with volunteers
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed or required by management
• Experience in writing curriculum is a plus
• Understanding/experience in course authoring software (Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Lectora, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically four to six times per year
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds

To apply for this job please send your cover letter and resume to:
Sheresa McClain at smcclain@IWLA.com for consideration.