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  • Job Title: Curriculum Developer
    Organization: McMillen Health
    Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 (not a remote position)
    Position Type: Full-Time
    Reports To: Director of Educational Development and Implementation 

    About McMillen Health:
    McMillen Health’s mission is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe in education today for a healthy tomorrow.

    McMillen Health is a leader in health education for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – we are the oldest remaining independently operated health education center in the nation providing the number of programs and services. McMillen continues to diversify revenue and is seeing record growth after 43 years! 

     

    Besides direct health education programming for classrooms, we also create curricula, video content, and other media for use by partner organizations. Therefore, McMillen Health is seeking a Curriculum Developer  to aid in low-literacy content creation and review, oversee the Curriculum Developer, ensure timelines and goals of each project are met, maintain organization of files, and generate design ideas to guide the Multimedia Specialists in design for each project. 

     

    The position requires a valid driver's license.

    Job Summary:

    McMillen Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to join our Educational Resource Development Department. The Curriculum Developer will aid in and guide low-literacy content creation and ensure standards and timelines are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational writing, curriculum development, and experience in creating accessible and engaging learning materials for diverse populations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Content Creation Guidance:
       

      • Lead the development of clear, concise, and engaging educational content that adheres to best practices in low literacy writing.

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      • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and integrate relevant information into the curriculum as needed by attending Professional Advisory Group (PAG) meetings as requested.

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    • Writing Standards and Quality Assurance:
       

      • Maintain writing standards and guidelines for low literacy content.

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      • Review and edit materials created by the curriculum developer to ensure clarity, accuracy, and appropriateness for the target audience and project goals.

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    • Training and Support:
       

      • Provide training and ongoing support to the Curriculum Developer and other team members on low literacy writing techniques and strategies.

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      • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity in content development.

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    • Evaluation and Improvement:
       

      • Develop assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of educational materials and their impact on target audiences.

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      • Analyze feedback and data to continuously improve curriculum resources and instructional methods.

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    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Public Health, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, educational writing, or instructional design, with a focus on low literacy education.

    • Strong understanding of best practices in writing for low literacy audiences.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    • Proficiency in educational technology and digital content creation tools.

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    What We Offer: 

    Please note, McMillen Health does not offer health insurance. The potential candidate would be responsible for securing health insurance. 

    Compensation Package includes:

    ·        Hourly: $18-$22/hr. 

    ·        Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual rate of .0385 with ability to earn 10 days of PTO in years 1-3. May roll over ½ to the next fiscal year

    ·        3% Retirement Match into 403(b) Plan after 1 year of service

    ·        Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service

    ·        Twenty-four (24) days of paid holidays per year

    ·        FREE Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health Services through Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) called First Stop Health

     

    Application Process:
    Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting educational initiatives to https://www.mcmillenhealth.org/careers. 

    McMillen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  • McMillen Health –

    McMillen Health’s mission is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe in education today for a healthy tomorrow. McMillen Health is a leader in health education for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – we are the oldest remaining independently operated health education center in the nation providing the number of programs and services. McMillen continues to diversify revenue and is seeing record growth after 43 years! Besides direct health education programming for classrooms, we also create curricula, video content, and other media for use by partner organizations. Therefore, McMillen Health is seeking a Director of Curriculum and Resources who will be directly responsible for overseeing McMillen Health’s Educational Development Department, which includes the following 10 positions:

    Job Summary:

    The Director of Curriculum and Resources is responsible for leading the low-literacy curriculum development and design of custom resources developed for 3rd party organizations and overseeing the implementation of McMillen Health custom resources including the Brush Oral Health Program. This role involves overseeing the development of research and fact-based curricula, ensuring alignment with contracted goals, managing implementation of piloting developed curriculum, and implementing resources developed by McMillen Health. Resources developed by this department are for Medicaid serving organizations, including Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC, and more! The Director will collaborate with team members, third party organizations through Professional Advisory Groups (PAGs) and recipients of resources with End User Groups (EUGs), and funders to ensure project goals and objectives are met. This is a full time, 12-month salaried position and reports directly to the Director of Operations and Sustainability

    ***Please note, this position works with our Custom Resources, not our K-12 Preventive Health Education Programs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead and oversee the design, low-literacy development, and implementation of McMillen Health’s custom educational resources developed for 3rd party organizations and McMillen Health. Which currently includes:

    • Oversee a team of Multimedia Specialists, Curriculum Developers, Trainers, and Administrative Assistants by providing guidance, mentorship, and support in low literacy curriculum development and delivery.

    • Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in health education and develop tailored resources to address specific community health priorities.

    • Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish resources and partnerships that enhance program effectiveness and outreach.

    • Develop and implement evaluation methods to assess resource impact and effectiveness, using data to inform decisions and improvements.

    • Ensure that all educational resources align with best practices and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

    • Prepare and manage the departmental budget, including the purchase of supplies for the development of interactive activities required for each educational resource developed.

    • Stay current with trends and research in health education, integrating new findings into resource development and delivery.

    • Represent McMillen Health at community events, conferences (local and national), and meetings to promote educational initiatives and build partnerships.

    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations and Sustainability and CEO. Qualifications:

    • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Education, Health Promotion, or a related field preferred; a bachelor’s degree with significant experience may be considered.

    • A minimum of 3 years of experience in educational program development and implementation, preferably in a nonprofit or public health setting.

    • Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising and developing staff.

    • Strong knowledge of health education principles, curriculum design, and evaluation methodologies.

    • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

    • Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including Medicaid serving organizations, community organizations, schools, and health providers.

    • Proficient in using data and technology to enhance program delivery and assessment.

    What We Offer:

    Please note, McMillen Health does not offer health insurance. The potential candidate would be responsible for securing health insurance.

    Compensation Package includes:

    • Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually

    • Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks annually, with the ability to roll over ½ to the next fiscal year

    • 3% Retirement Match into 403(b) Plan after 1 year of service

    • Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service

    • Twenty-four (24) days of paid holidays per year

    • FREE Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health Services through Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) called First Stop Health

    Application Process:

    Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting educational initiatives to https://www.mcmillenhealth.org/careers. McMillen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  • McMillen Health –

    McMillen Health’s mission is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe in education today for a healthy tomorrow.

    McMillen Health is a leader in health education for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – we are the oldest remaining independently operated health education center in the nation. Despite some health education organizations struggling to keep afloat, McMillen Health continues to see growth after 43 years!

    Besides direct health education programming for classrooms, we also create curricula, video content, and other media for use by partner organizations. Therefore, McMillen Health is seeking a Marketing and Development Coordinator who will research and analyze health education market trends, assist in the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns, and aid in the coordination of both marketing and development duties.

    This position is full-time, hourly, 40 hours a week, and reports directly to the Director of Development and Marketing. The position requires a valid, active driver's license.

    1. Marketing Responsibilities:

    · Develop marketing strategies and plans to promote the organization's programs, services, and events.

    · Create and manage marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, newsletters, and digital content (such as social media posts, podcasts, blog articles, and email campaigns).

    · Coordinate advertising and promotional activities, including media placements and partnerships.

    · Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for the organization.

    · Analyze marketing data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives.

    · Maintain and update the organization's website and social media profiles with relevant content.

    · Collaborate with internal teams, such as program staff and graphic designers, to ensure consistent messaging and branding.

    2. Development Responsibilities:

    · Assist in the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns and events, such as annual appeals, galas, and donor recognition programs.

    · Identify and research potential funding sources, including sponsorships, and individual donors.

    · Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders through personalized communications and stewardship activities.

    · Maintain donor and sponsor databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of contributions and interactions.

    · Acknowledge and recognize donors and sponsors in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.

    · Monitor and track fundraising progress against goals, and prepare reports for management and board members.

    · Collaborate with events and fundraising committees and volunteers to support fundraising efforts and events.

    3. Organizational Development Responsibilities:

    · Support the overall growth and development of the organization by contributing to strategic planning initiatives and organizational assessments.

    · Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.

    · Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by Director of Development and Marketing, which may include research, analysis, and implementation tasks.

    · Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit management.

    · Serve as a liaison between the organization and external partners, including vendors, consultants, and community stakeholders.

    · Uphold the organization's mission, values, and code of conduct in all interactions and activities.

    Marketing Responsibilities:

    1. Develop marketing strategies:

    · Objective: Develop 5 number of comprehensive marketing strategies annually.

    · KPI: Number of marketing strategies developed.

    2. Create and manage marketing materials:

    · Objective: Produce 5 number of marketing materials per fiscal year.

    · KPI: Quantity of marketing materials produced.

    3. Coordinate advertising and promotional activities:

    · Objective: Write 3 press releases and/or news articles for website per fiscal year.

    · KPI: Number of items written

    4. Conduct market research:

    · Objective: Conduct 1-2 market research studies per month.

    · KPI: Number of completed market research studies.

    5. Analyze marketing data:

    · Objective 1: Analyze marketing campaign performance monthly.

    · KPI: Percentage change in key metrics (e.g., website traffic, social media engagement, Constant Contact open and bounce rates).

    Development Responsibilities:

    6. Assist in planning fundraising campaigns:

    · Objective: Contribute to the percentage increase of attendance by 10% for fundraising events per fiscal year.

    · KPI: Percentage of attendance increase for fundraising events.

    7. Identify potential funding sources:

    · Objective: Research and identify 1 new potential funding sources per quarter.

    · KPI: Number of new potential funding sources identified.

    8. Cultivate donor relationships:

    · Objective: Engage with 15 donors per fiscal year through personalized communication.

    · KPI: Number of donor interactions.

    9. Monitor fundraising progress:

    · Objective: Track progress toward fundraising goals monthly.

    · KPI: Percentage of fundraising goal achieved.

    Organizational Development Responsibilities:

    10. Stay informed about industry trends:

    · Objective: Attend 2 industry-related events or webinars per quarter.

    · KPI: Number of industry-related events attended.

    Overall Expectations

    · Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on time

    · Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information

    · Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth

    · Actively supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among staff members

    · Understands the importance of seeking a resolution to issues by working toward a solution promptly

    Qualifications Required:

    · Presentation skills

    · Strong verbal and written communication skills

    · Problem solver

    · Proven ability to meet deadlines

    · Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing

    · Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

    · Flexible work style, with the ability to work on multiple projects

    · Highly organized, with the ability to track and monitor multiple projects

    · Ability to develop and maintain relationships with co-workers and stakeholders

    · Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload, advising supervisor of significant issues

    · Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality

    · Ability to systematically research growth opportunities

    · The position requires a valid driver's license.

    Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

    · Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in marketing, development, advertising, or communications preffered

    · At least 2 yrs experience in marketing, social media, development, or similar role

    · Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and PowerPoint

    Do you think this may be your dream job? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter today by clicking apply.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical Demands:

    Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and moderate lifting. Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform the repetitive motion of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Specific vision abilities include the capability of viewing computer monitors for long periods. Strength requirements include the ability to lift and move heavy items, such as boxes containing books and other materials (up to 30 lbs.). Requires hearing within the normal range for telephone use.

    Work Environment:

    Work is performed primarily in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

    *This position pays $18.00-$21.00 an hour based on experience. Please note this position does not include medical/health insurance benefits.

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