Position: P2PU Learning Lead


About the Job

We are seeking a learning lead who wants radically improve the way people learn online. This is a full-time remote contract position that reports to the Executive Director.

The position has two goals:

• Ensure that the P2PU learning model and platform foster engaging learning experiences for all users
• Design and build assessment and certification mechanisms that scale and recognize higher order skills

Responsibilities

In order to achieve the goals, the learning lead will focus broadly on three areas:

Create awesome learning experiences

• Design the core peer to peer learning model and assessment practices and translate them into features for the P2PU platform
• Work closely with P2PU product manager and dev team to manage implementation of the learning and assessments features
• Represent the "learning" focus and voice in all product design processes

Design assessment & certification mechanisms

• Design an overall approach to assessment at P2PU that recognizes a broad range of skills including 21st century skills
• Ensure that P2PU assessments are robust, valid, evidence-based and data-driven, and can scale
• Design wireframes for new assessment features
• Design alternative mechanisms to recognize users' achievements (incl. through badges) 
• Support "schools" (e.g. School of Ed, Data or Games) to define community specific assessments and certification
• Understanding of game mechanics, leveling up etc a bonus

Conduct and coordinate research

• Design metrics and implement analytics to track, better understand, and improve all aspects of the learning experience (incl. retention, achievements, etc.)
• Conduct original research in areas relevant to P2PU, including peer to peer learning online, peer assessment practices, and certification mechanisms for informal learners
• Promote P2PU as a research platform and support a community of research partners

Profile / Requirements

• Researcher - Solid understanding of learning and assessment theory and practice, but open to rethinking the conventional wisdom.
• Builder - Able to translate evidence-based learning design into website features and UX.
• Doer - able to manage own time and move multiple parallel projects forward, in a highly distributed environment.
• Organizer - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and reliability. You don't let things slip through the cracks.
• Sharer - Comfortable working "in the open", sharing work early and often and engaging the community.
• Occasional Traveler - Able to travel occasionally for conferences, meet-ups and presentations.

Bonus Points

• Previous contributions to P2PU.
• Contributions to other open projects and communities.
• An eye and passion for design (typography, branding, etc).
• Experience working as part of an asynchronous distributed team.

Perks - Working at P2PU is nice, here's why:

• 100% Remote - We're a global organization. Work from anywhere: a coworking space, a faraway land, your bed... as long as you have an internet connection. Set your own schedule: work early mornings, late nights, whenever you like.
• 100% Open Source - We open source all of our code, in fact we require it. Check out our [Github](http://github.com/p2pu).
• We're changing the world. 
• We embrace transparency - You can view our [development pipeline](https://trello.com/board/project-pipeline/4ec0f020c137ff072a5d8afa), read our [emails](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/p2pu-community), and [contribute](/contribute) as a volunteer.

About P2PU - Why we're here and how we're changing the world:

• P2PU is an online community for learning anything with your peers. We're recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity in the United States.
• Over 25,000 individuals use P2PU. Our community is global, multi-lingual, and incredibly passionate about learning.
• We're funded by [respected foundations](/supporters) and work with [top industry partners](/partners). We have a [great staff](/staff) supporting an [amazing community of volunteers](/showcase).
• P2PU [values](/values) openness, community, and peer learning. We're changing the way people learn from each other online.

Apply - What to include in your application and where to send it:
To apply, send the following to jobs@p2pu.org in a single PDF. "Learning Lead" should be the subject line.

• Cover Letter including
  • Why you want this job.
  • A link to your blog / portfolio / previous work you want to share.
  • What you would learn if you could learn anything.
• Short Resume

P2PU, Inc. "does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity." (copied from stackoverflow jobs page)