FPP Project Specialist - Curriculum

About This Position

Location:

Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, OK. This is an office‑based position; remote and hybrid work are not currently available.

Fire Protection Publications is a mission‑driven, values‑based organization dedicated to producing high‑quality educational content for firefighters and first responders around the world. The Project Specialist – Curriculum will focus on curriculum development for Fire Protection Publications.

• Research, compose, and edit original text for drafts of new or revised curriculum materials, evaluation instruments, multimedia materials, fire service training manuals, marketing materials, and newsletters.
• Assist with planning and reviewing illustrations, photos, multimedia, and other support materials for curriculum; ensure all material is complete and accurate.
• Perform editorial review of curriculum drafts and related advertising materials for technical accuracy, consistency, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Ensure that all components of major publications are complete, accurately identified, and meet publication standards.
• Collaborate with the production department on formats, styles for final copy, and layout diagrams and illustrations.
• Develop and prepare instructional and student support materials, including lesson outlines, quizzes, classroom activities, and study guides.
• Participate in the planning of Fire Protection Publications procedures and recommend new methods to improve overall operations.
• Engage in focus groups related to FPP curriculum materials and products.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA as needed and serve as the Lead Instructional Developer for IFSTA validation committees.
• Deliver presentations and curriculum orientations at seminars, conferences, university functions, or staff meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Full‑time position.
• Salary range: $21.25 – $29.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and wellness programs. Learn more: OSU Employee Benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, conferred on or before the agreed start date.
• One year of related work experience.

• Ability to analyze technical information and develop curriculum material and evaluation instruments.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and guide a group toward a common goal.
• Attention to detail and ability to set and maintain schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary, Adult, Vocational, or Occupational Education, Educational Psychology, Technical Writing, Fire Protection, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

• Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor certification; vocational education in emergency service field.