Opportunities
12/3/2021 Update: Now accepting applications for the below positions.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPER (ADULT EDUCATION)
Overview of Role:
IHI is seeking a Curriculum Developer to develop an 8-week curriculum for our new pilot program. Immigrant History Initiative’s new program will guide Asian American families in talking and learning about history, race, and belonging in America. This program brings multiple generations of families together to learn Asian American history, theories of identity and trauma, and advocacy frameworks that promote racial equity. Through the program, participants will feel empowered to advocate for their communities and understand AAPI issues within anti-racist frameworks.
Supported by a committee of educators, community leaders, and academics, the curriculum developer will design 8 lesson plans for adult participants, introducing historical case studies, drawing connections to today, and discussing theories of racial trauma, identity, and equity. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting AAPI families at all generations, has a deep understanding of AAPI history and a sincere commitment to racial equity, and possesses experience in curriculum development, particularly for adult, immigrant, and/or bilingual audiences. T
his is a fully remote and part-time position paid at an hourly rate, commensurate with experience ($25-$35/hour). We hope to begin working with someone in January 2022, with the curriculum to be finalized in March 2022; there will be possibility of longer-term work and additional projects once the pilot program curriculum is developed.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements:
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. IHI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Compensation:
Compensation will be $25 - $35/hour, commensurate with experience, with expected 15-18 hours a week of work and not exceeding 20 hours. This role will have opportunities to grow into a full-time Curriculum Developer position with corresponding increase in compensation and responsibilities.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Pilot Curriculum Developer - Adult. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
Overview of Role:
IHI is seeking a Curriculum Developer to develop an 8-week curriculum for our new pilot program. Immigrant History Initiative’s new program will guide Asian American families in talking and learning about history, race, and belonging in America. This program brings multiple generations of families together to learn Asian American history, theories of identity and trauma, and advocacy frameworks that promote racial equity. Through the program, participants will feel empowered to advocate for their communities and understand AAPI issues within anti-racist frameworks.
Supported by a committee of educators, community leaders, and academics, the curriculum developer will design 8 lesson plans for adult participants, introducing historical case studies, drawing connections to today, and discussing theories of racial trauma, identity, and equity. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting AAPI families at all generations, has a deep understanding of AAPI history and a sincere commitment to racial equity, and possesses experience in curriculum development, particularly for adult, immigrant, and/or bilingual audiences. T
his is a fully remote and part-time position paid at an hourly rate, commensurate with experience ($25-$35/hour). We hope to begin working with someone in January 2022, with the curriculum to be finalized in March 2022; there will be possibility of longer-term work and additional projects once the pilot program curriculum is developed.
Responsibilities:
- Develop 8 lesson plans on AAPI history, theories of racial identity and trauma, and advocacy frameworks for racial equity for parent participants. Each lesson plan will include learning objectives, facilitator guides, student activities, assessment materials, and associated slide decks (if applicable) for each lesson.
- Conduct research on lesson content, including identification of primary sources and other resources for student engagement, as needed.
- Revise and provide feedback on related youth-facing curriculum for this pilot program. An additional curriculum developer will be hired for the youth-facing curriculum.
- Meet on at least a biweekly basis with IHI’s Curriculum Committee and Co-Executive Directors to plan curriculum direction and discuss feedback.
Qualifications & Requirements:
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. IHI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
- 1 year of relevant experience in curriculum development or teaching in community organizing, nonprofit, or education settings, which can include summer internships or volunteer experience. Experience in adult education programs highly preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication and written skills
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive, with ability to work independently
- Committed to racial equity and social justice, and the mission and values of IHI
- Experience in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and issues highly preferred
- Fluency in an Asian language highly preferred
Compensation:
Compensation will be $25 - $35/hour, commensurate with experience, with expected 15-18 hours a week of work and not exceeding 20 hours. This role will have opportunities to grow into a full-time Curriculum Developer position with corresponding increase in compensation and responsibilities.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Pilot Curriculum Developer - Adult. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPER (YOUTH EDUCATION)
Please see above posting for Curriculum Developer (Adult Education) for job information, as the responsibilities and details are parallel. This curriculum developer will develop curriculum for the youth-facing track of the pilot program, while the above curriculum developer will develop curriculum for the parent-facing track.
Experience in youth education programs is highly preferred. Fluency in an Asian language is not required for the youth-facing curriculum developer.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Pilot Curriculum Developer - Youth. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
Please see above posting for Curriculum Developer (Adult Education) for job information, as the responsibilities and details are parallel. This curriculum developer will develop curriculum for the youth-facing track of the pilot program, while the above curriculum developer will develop curriculum for the parent-facing track.
Experience in youth education programs is highly preferred. Fluency in an Asian language is not required for the youth-facing curriculum developer.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Pilot Curriculum Developer - Youth. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
EXECUTIVE & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Overview of Role:
IHI is seeking an Executive and Operations Assistant whose responsibilities include to support the Co-Executive Directors and IHI’s growing team. Key responsibilities include administrative support and schedule management, assisting with developing IHI’s operations department, logistical project management of lHI’s curricular and community programming, and assisting the executive team with communications to IHI’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders. The executive assistant reports to IHI’s two Co-Executive Directors. We are looking to hire someone to start on a part-time basis with the opportunity to transition to full-time and become IHI’s first Operations manager.
The position is remote within the United States, with preference for location in the Eastern time zone.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements:
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. IHI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Compensation:
Compensation will be $20/hour, with expected 15-18 hours a week of work and not exceeding 20 hours. This role will have opportunities to grow into a full-time Operations Manager, with corresponding increase in compensation and responsibilities.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Operations Assistant. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
Overview of Role:
IHI is seeking an Executive and Operations Assistant whose responsibilities include to support the Co-Executive Directors and IHI’s growing team. Key responsibilities include administrative support and schedule management, assisting with developing IHI’s operations department, logistical project management of lHI’s curricular and community programming, and assisting the executive team with communications to IHI’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders. The executive assistant reports to IHI’s two Co-Executive Directors. We are looking to hire someone to start on a part-time basis with the opportunity to transition to full-time and become IHI’s first Operations manager.
The position is remote within the United States, with preference for location in the Eastern time zone.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the Co-Executive Directors with administrative support and manage internal and external meetings, calls, travel arrangements, and other logistical needs
- Work with the Co-Executive Directors to set up IHI’s operation system with regard to human resources, finances, compliance, and communications
- Efficiently and accurately manage correspondence on behalf of IHI’s leadership team
- Maintain an organized system of tracking IHI’s annual calendar, and tracking and monitoring tasks and projects.
- Prepare presentations, speeches, and other documents for IHI leadership, key stakeholders, and Board of Directors, and assist Co-Executive Directors with preparation and note taking during Board meetings and other events as needed
- Act as an initial point of contact for external IHI consultants and vendors for operations
- Provide a welcoming environment for IHI’s constituents, including students, young people, families, and educators
Qualifications & Requirements:
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. IHI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. We welcome recent graduates to apply.
- 1 year of relevant experience in nonprofit, startup, or education settings, which can include summer internships or volunteer experience. Corporate experiences also welcome.
- Highly responsive— timely, accurate and thorough in follow-through.
- Excellent organizational, communication and written skills
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive, with ability to work independently
- Superb time and project management skills with ability to effectively prioritize
- Committed to racial equity and social justice, and the mission and values of IHI
- Experience in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and issues highly preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with Canva and graphic design a plus.
Compensation:
Compensation will be $20/hour, with expected 15-18 hours a week of work and not exceeding 20 hours. This role will have opportunities to grow into a full-time Operations Manager, with corresponding increase in compensation and responsibilities.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and work sample to staff@immigranthistory.org with subject line: Operations Assistant. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and until the position is filled.
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