Volunteer Instructional Designer

Salary: Volunteer

Hours: Minimum ten (10) hours weekly

Contract: Minimum six-month commitment

Location: Remote

Who is the THRIVE Project

Passionate about thrivability Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future Join us, and make the world a better place.

We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.

As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.

We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.

By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.

To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/

Why join THRIVE

When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you'll receive:

• Significant references for your work endeavours
• A community experience and sense of belonging
• Shared expertise from other team members
• A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
• Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
• Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you're interested
• Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
• The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
• A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions

The Role

We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Instructional Designer with a passion for thrivability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.

As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:

• Champion new initiatives.
• Improve existing initiatives.
• Help shape our thrivability efforts.
• Meet regularly with team members.
• Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines. 

Your efforts will enrich our learning and training development content, and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging instructional materials, including e-learning modules, presentations, guides, and training assets.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex sustainability concepts into easy-to-understand learning content.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify learning objectives and recommend effective instructional strategies.
• Review, update, and maintain existing learning materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. 
• Ensure all content aligns with THRIVE's mission, values, and branding standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency with instructional design tools (e.g., Canva, Articulate 360, Google Workspace, PowerPoint).
• At least 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field.
• Ability to create clear, structured, and visually appealing educational content.
• Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, etc.).
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Requirements

• Fluency in English (preferred).
• Willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
• A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills. 
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.

At THRIVE Project, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world. 

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Ready to make a thrivable future Apply today.