Digital Promise

• lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive and actionable communications strategy for the Powerful Learning team • ensure Powerful Learning initiatives are a central, visible component • manage an internal communications strategy to keep partners engaged and informed • collaborate with the Director of Policy and the CCO to communicate and promote advocacy positions • translate research and technical data into advocacy tools • train leadership for media interviews and high-stakes panels • partner with program staff on content strategy and development • oversee the creation of resources and collateral that translate programmatic evidence into tools for scale

About the Position The Researcher, Emerging Technologies, is responsible for developing an evidence base for the Research team’s efforts to operationalize, scale and sustain Digital Promise’s commitment to merging tech in classrooms, and specifically the organization’s AI Literacy initiative. The Researcher will support the vision and strategy for the development and implementation of curricular and pedagogical resources, as well as the relevant learning experiences that build capacity for AI Literacy in PreK-12 education. The Researcher will coordinate internally and externally with a range of partners to design, deliver, and facilitate these resources and learning experiences for educators, learners, communities, and edtech providers that spread and advance AI Literacy, in alignment with the work of the Powerful Learning Research team. The Researcher reports directly to the Deputy Director of PL Research. This position is a term-limited opportunity for 18 months, with the potential for conversion to a full-time employee or contract employee role upon successful completion of the term. Responsibilities - Drive Equitable AI Literacy Implementation: Support the development of AI Literacy resources, their implementation in the classroom, and the strategic dissemination and integration of these resources in learning environments. Ensure these resources are implemented equitably and thoughtfully, with a focus on benefiting students historically excluded from traditional educational systems. - Foster Collaboration & Learning: Collaborate internally with the Practice and EdTech teams, Digital Promise colleagues and externally with partners to foster a collaborative environment for innovation. This may include co-hosting workshops, facilitating knowledge sharing, and connecting focal audiences across the emerging technology landscape. - Measure Impact & Advocate for Change: Co-design metrics of evaluation to track and analyze the impact of AI Literacy resources and professional learning on learning experiences and outcomes. Continuously utilize this data to advocate for the effective and equitable development of AI Literacy learning experiences in education. - Bridge the gap between developers of cutting-edge technologies and schools: Co-design implementation plans and supports for integrating AI Literacy into teaching and learning. - Lead Cross-functional AI Literacy Initiatives: Collaborate across Digital Promise and with additional subject matter experts to create and facilitate learning experiences that drive district, teacher, and student adoption of emerging technologies, including AI Literacy, in safe and equitable ways. - Develop Resources: Create resources for schools, districts, and students that help them to use, understand and evaluate emerging technologies in equitably, thoughtfully, and powerful ways, including resources to support the adoption of Digital Promise and non-profit driven quality indicators. - Host virtual and in person convenings: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning across districts, schools, edtech, and researchers. - Budget Management: Collaborate with the Operations team on project operations and budgeting, to include expense and revenue management and knowledge management. - External Communications: Partner with the Communications team to represent Digital Promise through presentations at national conferences, authoring blogs and reports, and managing the public sharing of AI Literacy project stories, outputs, and learnings. - Monitor Evolving Innovations in Emerging Technologies: Stay current with the latest trends, research, and advancements in AI Literacy and emerging fields, analyzing their potential impact on education and recommending actionable strategies to support emerging technology and edtech implementation. - Commitment to Equity in Education Outcomes: Deep commitment to eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for historically and systematically excluded learners. - Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Strong understanding of the challenges faced by historically and systematically excluded communities and experience leading design of inclusive solutions for and with diverse participants. Qualifications - Education: A master’s degree or higher in Education, Learning Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, or a related field. Doctorate in aforementioned areas preferred. - Experience: 5+ years of work experience in education, including classroom, digital learning, and learning technologies. - - Experience leading and managing Implementation projects, preferably in the education sector. - Public and presentation track record in emerging technologies, and specifically around the use of generative AI tools to support PK-12 learners - Demonstrated experience effectively supporting teams in developing and implementing Implementation processes resulting in the creation of solutions (programs, curriculum, tools, etc…). - Demonstrated experience and knowledge in developing, implementing and facilitating project management process, human-centered design, technical and non-technical solution design and development. - Ability to execute on high-value and high-visibility deliverables (tools, reports, presentations) for internal and external audiences, with attention to detail and excellence. - Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, including program design and evaluation. - Demonstrated knowledge of the education sector, and specifically the marketplace of education solutions and new models for researching and designing education programs and products. - Experience developing partnerships; managing medium to large-scale projects and delivering outputs on time and on budget; and working with and managing multiple external stakeholders - Demonstrated commitment to personal reflection on equity-centered ways of being, mindsets, and ways of working. A commitment to advocating for equity in education and an understanding of communicating to and with diverse audiences. - Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions - Ability to travel to school districts and to Implementation convenings, education conferences, and critical stakeholder meetings as required - A passion for learning, a team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do” “yes-and” spirit. Working Conditions Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities. - Travel up to 30% - Physical/Sensory Demands Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners. - Special Provisions: Occasional work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required. Special Provisions: Occasional work outside normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required. Compensation We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. Digital Promise Global offers a competitive total rewards package including coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee coverage and 75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3% 401k employer contribution, 3% employer 401k match, and a flexible work environment. The full-time salary range for the position is based on geographical regions, with exact salary depending on relevant experience. This position is a term-limited opportunity for 12 months, with the potential for conversion to a full-time employee or contract employee role upon successful completion of the term. California: $107,130-$116,582 DC Metro Area & NYC: $97,391-$105,984 National: $87,652-$95,386 To Apply Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful. Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Senior Director of Career Pathways Growth & Partnerships is a senior leader within Digital Promise’s Center for Learner Pathway Innovations (CLPI) who will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the Center’s national strategy for high-quality career pathways across K-12, postsecondary, and adult learning systems. This role focuses on four primary drivers of organizational success: - Resource development - Strategic partnerships - State-level systems change and policy influence This includes driving the expansion of statewide and regional pathways initiatives; cultivating and stewarding high-value partnerships; mobilizing resources and funding to support long-term scale; and helping to position CLPI as a trusted advisor, connector, and field-building leader on the national stage. The Senior Director will lead a team and collaborate with CLPI leadership and other team members, reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer within the CLPI. Qualifications - A minimum 10–12 years of leadership experience in K-12 and/or postsecondary career pathways or workforce development fields, with demonstrated experience partnering with state agencies or systems leaders to build and scale statewide strategies. - A minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated success securing significant funding (philanthropic, corporate, or public) for career pathways, workforce initiatives, or large-scale education programs. - Nationally recognized expertise in pathways policy, development, and implementation. - Deep experience with K–12, postsecondary, and adult learning systems and how they intersect in career pathways ecosystems. - A deep understanding of the education landscape and related systemic inequities. - An active national network across education, workforce, philanthropy, industry, and policy organizations to inform partnership strategy. - A deep drive, belief, and demonstrated commitment to inclusive approaches to addressing pathways challenges and opportunities designed with learners and communities. - Experience designing and leading projects from conception to execution through completion. - Experience building and managing professional relationships at all levels. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience communicating in writing with a variety of external stakeholders and organizational leaders. - An action orientation, with an ability to balance initiative with collaboration and employ exceptional problem-solving skills with the creativity to develop innovative solutions. - Ability to manage multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment and an eagerness to "roll up one's sleeves" and be a highly collaborative team member. Requirements - Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public policy, education, workforce development, business, or related fields (preferred). - Experience working in or with philanthropy (as a funder or grantee) (preferred). - Familiarity with labor market analysis, talent strategies, and industry engagement for pathways design (preferred). Benefits - Competitive total rewards package including coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee coverage and 75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage. - 15 vacation days and 12 sick days. - 3% 401k employer contribution and 3% employer 401k match. - Flexible work environment. Working Conditions - Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. - The position is primarily working in a remote environment. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. - Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities. - Fast-paced working environment with extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. - Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners. - Occasional work outside normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required. - For external candidates, this role is term-limited to 18 months with an opportunity to extend. Compensation We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. The full-time salary range for the position is based on geographical regions, with exact salary depending on relevant experience: - California: $175,515-$197,455 - DC Metro Area & NYC: $159,559-$179,504 - National: $143,603-$161,554 To Apply Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful. Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.