Volunteer Instructional Designer
The THRIVE Project
Remote
Salary: Volunteer
Hours: Minimum ten (15) hours weekly
Contract: Minimum six-month commitment
Location: Remote
Who is the THRIVE Project?
Passionate about thrivability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.
We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.
As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.
We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.
By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.
To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/
Why join THRIVE?
When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:
Significant references for your work endeavours
A community experience and sense of belonging
Shared expertise from other team members
A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Instructional Designer with a passion for thrivability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.
As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:
Champion new initiatives.
Improve existing initiatives.
Help shape our thrivability efforts.
Meet regularly with team members.
Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines.
Your efforts will enrich our learning and training development content, and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.
Main Responsibilities
Design and develop engaging instructional materials, including e-learning modules, presentations, guides, and training assets.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex sustainability concepts into easy-to-understand learning content.
Conduct needs assessments to identify learning objectives and recommend effective instructional strategies.
Review, update, and maintain existing learning materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Ensure all content aligns with THRIVE’s mission, values, and branding standards.
Minimum Requirements
Proficiency with instructional design tools (e.g., Canva, Articulate 360, Google Workspace, PowerPoint).
At least 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field.
Ability to create clear, structured, and visually appealing educational content.
Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, etc.).
Fluency in English.
Preferred Requirements
Fluency in English (preferred).
Willingness to learn new skills
The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
Excellent communication and organisation skills.
Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
At THRIVE Project, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.