Manager, Explorer Capacity Development

## Manager, Explorer Capacity Development Apply:
Hybrid:
Washington, DC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R2167
**** How You’ll Contribute
**** The National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission: to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. These bold individuals represent more than 140 countries, and their vast array of backgrounds, perspectives, and fields bring us to the far reaches of the globe.

The Explorer Engagement division identifies, develops and elevates the Society’s extensive and diverse community of Explorers – researchers, conservationists, educators, technologists and storytellers. They empower our global network of Explorers through funding, training, mentorship and community activation. They also elevate Explorers, allowing them to access technology and other resources and opportunities designed to accelerate the impact of these passionate changemakers.
NGS is broadening our science and innovation portfolio with a new research and conservation program that will focus research and conservation efforts in freshwater wetlands, coastlands and reefs. To support this new program, the Explorer Programs team is hiring a Manager, Explorer Capacity Development. The Manager is responsible for developing and administering learning, leadership development and mentorship programming to support Explorers funded through the program.

Reporting to the Director of Explorer Capacity Development and working in concert with the program team within the Science and Innovation Division, as well with other team members across the Society, the Manager will design, produce, facilitate and manage educational offerings aligned with our Explorer Capacity Development program.
This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date of 4 years from date of hire.
** Your Impact
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* Responsibilities Include:

******** Learning and Cohort Experience Design (30%)
***** In collaboration with the cross departmental team, develop a plan for in-person and online learning and community building opportunities for Explorer cohorts
* Gain familiarity with existing capacity development offerings for Explorers and adapt them to meet the needs of target audience
* Design and pilot additional engaging learning activities as needed, e.g., to support knowledge exchange within Explorer cohorts
* Create supporting materials and media such as rubrics, worksheets, slide decks, videos, facilitation guides, and more
* Apply inclusive design principles to promote accessibility of content and learning experiences
**** Learning and Cohort Experience Facilitation (30%)
***** Facilitate in-person and virtual learning sessions, collaborating with Explorer facilitators and subject matter experts as appropriate
* Facilitate Explorer online courses, including course cloning and edits, writing and sending course communications, and support of Explorer facilitators
* Facilitate mentorship and knowledge exchange opportunities among Explorers, including orientation and ongoing support for mentors and mentees
* Collaborate with the Explorer Community team to integrate the Explorers into the broader Explorer community
**** Project Management (25%)
***** Organize and manage materials for in-person and online offerings
* Manage workshop and course logistics, including but not limited to developing and communicating timelines, monitoring participation and deliverables, providing timely feedback to participants, and managing contracts and invoices
* Monitor and assess effectiveness of offerings to inform strategy and decision making
**** Team, Divisional, and Organizational Collaboration…