Scope of Work Contractor: Instructional Designer – SCOPE001948-00001

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Who We Are Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

Who We Are Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

Job Brief The Global Campus team is seeking a qualified short-term contractor to support its work in the development and management of online courses. The Global Campus advances the part of USIP’s mandate from Congress that focuses on conducting education, training, research, and information services through our online courses. The contractor will support the Global Campus team with updating course content, reviewing and updating course surveys, and assisting in the post-production of live online events.

To be considered for this position, prospective candidates should be familiar with best practices in the areas of education and/or curriculum design, and should also possess superior research, writing, and analytical skills, be highly organized and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively.

Scope of Work Background This position will report to the Global Campus Program Director in Washington, DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES The contractor will be responsible for the following activities: • Reviewing multimedia course content for accuracy and quality • Assisting in the post-production of live streamed, online events to include writing descriptions, tagging, and distribution on streaming services • Reviewing and polishing multimedia transcripts for accuracy • Researching and adding illustrative and relevant photos into lesson pages • Creating downloadable PDFs from web-based course content • Assisting in the updating of course surveys • Performing other relevant tasks as needed.

Work schedule: Minimum: Part-time (20 hours per week) for 6 months

Expected Start Date: ASAP (six month term)

Rate: $22/hour

Office environment: remote position with flexible hours

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree • One or more years of work experience in education, instructional design, or international relations. • Experience in learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, etc. • Excellent writing and editorial skills. • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel is required. Experience using Google products including Drive, Slides, and Sheets. • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication. • Website editing, management or development experience is highly desirable.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

As with many organizations, USIP follows specific guidelines related to COVID vaccinations. These guidelines align with the latest findings from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The overall intent is to ensure the safest possible workplace for USIP employees and contractors. In accordance with the guidelines, all USIP employees and contractors with building access are required to be fully vaccinated regardless of telework or remote status.

Upon acceptance of the position, you are required to submit proof of vaccination along with your signed offer letter to HR. If you require an exemption, either medical or religious, we will provide you with the exemption form for you to complete prior to your start date.

HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

For questions about this position please email [email protected]. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.