Collab Ops Academy Curriculum Developer (Volunteer)

Curriculum Developer OpportunityIntroduction 

Join Conversa Corps in launching CollabOps Academy, a groundbreaking professional training program that will transform how humanitarian and disaster organizations collaborate during crises. We're seeking an experienced instructional designer to serve as our Curriculum Development Lead - a foundational role that will shape how thousands of aid group leaders learn to coordinate effectively across organizational boundaries. This is your opportunity to apply instructional design expertise to save lives by helping "the helpers" work together more effectively.

Company Overview 

Conversa Corps’ mission is to help those who help humanity and life on earth during crisis,  disasters and emergencies to work better together by helping them coordinate their response.  We bring together global teams working to assist in an emergency or support those who do, and  we give them a space to find each other, talk, and plan their efforts together. They discover  each other, chat, collaborate and combine efforts for improved crisis, disaster and emergency  response. We bring together organizations from across the world such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), government,  volunteer and local community groups into a single, diverse online chat environment. This  environment is hosted in Slack and is called Aid Arena. We also provide advanced  technologies to assist member teams to find each other, connect to resources, knowledge and partnerships. 

Benefits of Volunteering 

Gain new skills or enhance existing ones, such as communication, leadership, project  management, and technical expertise, which can be valuable for career growth. Broaden your  perspective and experience by working in a field that is global, brings personal fulfillment and  where you can learn how we as human race come to the aid of those who need it. You’ll  collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to improving disaster response globally while  gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact  humanitarian efforts, right now, helping responders find the resources they need to save lives.  Plus, you’ll build a network of like-minded professionals committed to creating positive change.  Set yourself apart from the crowd, show you are willing to do good with your talents, and include  this job in your resume!

Role Summary 

As Curriculum Development Lead, you will translate 25+ years of crisis coordination methodology (called Collaborative Operations - CollabOps) into structured, professional learning experiences. You'll be among the first team members for CollabOps Academy, starting in mid-January 2026 to build the curriculum foundation before our February 2026 launch. Your work will directly enable our mission to help aid organizations unite and collaborate seamlessly, maximizing their collective impact when communities need it most. This role is critical because a professional-quality curriculum is what differentiates CollabOps Academy from basic online courses and justifies the certification program that makes the Academy financially sustainable.

Key Responsibilities 

• Design curriculum architecture and learning pathways for CollabOps 101/102 and other foundation courses and three certification tracks
• Develop learning modules with clear objectives, assessments, and practice exercises aligned to adult learning principles
• Create instructional materials including facilitator guides, student workbooks, and assessment rubrics
• Collaborate with media specialists to define video, graphic, and interactive content requirements
• Develop instructor training materials and facilitate train-the-trainer sessions
• Establish quality assurance standards for instructional design across all Academy offerings
• Implement feedback loops to continuously improve curriculum based on student outcomes and instructor insights
• Document curriculum decisions and maintain version control of all learning materials

Time Commitment 

We need someone with your skills and passion for a minimum of 6 hours a week.

QualificationsRequired: 

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 3+ years of professional instructional design experience, preferably in adult learning or professional development
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Understanding by Design, or similar)
• Experience designing assessment tools and evaluation frameworks
• Portfolio demonstrating successful curriculum projects with measurable learning outcomes
• Ability to commit ~20 hours/week from December 2025 through July 2026 (6-8 month volunteer commitment)
• Comfortable working remotely with distributed teams
• Passion for humanitarian work and improving crisis response coordination

Skills and CompetenciesRequired: 

• Instructional design methodologies and adult learning theory
• Learning management system (LMS) experience and e-learning best practices
• Clear written communication for diverse audiences
• Project management and ability to work independently toward deadlines
• Collaborative approach to working with subject matter experts
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Familiarity with Bloom's Taxonomy and competency-based learning
• Bonus: Experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, emergency management, or crisis coordination fields
• Bonus: Familiarity with collaborative technologies (Slack, Airtable, project management tools)

Application Process 

To apply, please complete this application, email hr@conversacorps.org with your resume and a short paragraph about why you’re interested in volunteering. Please mention this role listing in your response. 

Call to Action 

This position. We encourage you to apply. Your support will make a meaningful difference in how our organization collaborates and grows.

Join us in making a real difference! Your time and energy can help transform lives. Apply today!