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Role Description

The Virtual Arkansas Media & Facilitator Resources Designer supports the ArPEP project team by developing facilitator-facing resources and assisting with media that enhances program implementation. This role focuses primarily on creating clear, practical materials that support the face-to-face facilitation of the ArPEP program.

• Create and develop reference-style resources such as:
  • Facilitator guides for face-to-face delivery
  • Presentation slide decks to support facilitator-led sessions
  • Reference documents or quick-start guides to support facilitator implementation
  • Additional facilitator resources as identified by the project team
• Ensure all facilitator resources:
  • Clearly explain program structure, activities, and expectations
  • Use clear, plain language appropriate for facilitators
  • Are organized and easy to follow during live facilitation
• Assist the project team with media support for program content, including:
  • Curating appropriate images and visual assets to support instructional materials
  • Identifying or creating video resources to enhance program content
  • Designing simple visual supports, such as diagrams, infographics, or illustrations, when needed
• Collaborate with team members to:
  • Determine facilitator resource and media needs for the program
  • Confirm the accuracy and clarity of facilitator-facing materials
  • Ensure materials align with the instructional goals of the ArPEP program
• Ensure all media and materials:
  • Align with the Virtual Arkansas and ArPEP branding and style guidelines
  • Follow accessibility best practices where applicable
  • Use AI-assisted tools, when appropriate, to support drafting, organizing, or developing facilitator resources and media assets
• Maintain organized project files and materials within the project workflow
• Meet project deadlines and communicate progress as needed
• Abide by all Virtual Arkansas and applicable Arch Ford ESC policies and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong creative design skills with the ability to explain instructional processes and activities clearly
• Ability to create user-friendly guides and facilitator-facing documentation
• Basic digital media design skills, including working with images, video, and visual supports
• Ability to curate or create simple multimedia assets to enhance instructional content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies, including AI-assisted tools
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum); Master’s degree preferred
• Experience developing guides, instructional documentation, or training materials preferred
• Experience working with instructional media, graphics, or multimedia resources desirable
• Familiarity with professional learning programs, facilitator-led training, or instructional design preferred
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, practical facilitator resources and instructional materials

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Periodic travel requirements
• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear to communicate effectively
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Other Information

• This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative
• Telework from home office
• Compensation: $8000 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees
• Location: Plumerville, Arkansas (Remote)
• Department: Virtual Arkansas
• Employment Type: Part-Time