Job description
How You’ll Contribute
The Storytelling Institute expands the National Geographic Society’s impact through B2B in-person professional development workshops to further the growth and development of storytelling skills for impact in the areas of public speaking, photography, videography, mapping, and data visualization. The Storytelling Institute is a part of the larger Storytelling division, one of the largest funders to individual storytellers, and also identifies key grantmaking opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's programmatic activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of diverse storytellers.
The Director, Storytelling Institute, works in close collaboration with the Vice President, Storytelling Institute with the primary responsibility of developing and implementing the workshop offerings, customer journey, talent management, and logistics for the National Geographic Storytelling Institute. The Director ensures consistency and timely programmatic goal setting and work planning. The Director prepares reports of programmatic activities and disseminates the results of these programs to interested parties. The Director will work directly with existing and prospective partner institutions to develop and deploy customized in-person workshops, particularly in the university world, as well as with like-minded non-profit organizations, conferences, and corporations interested in engaging with the Storytelling Institute.
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
- Learning Design and Customer Journey (55%): Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the workshop experience for the National Geographic Storytelling Institute. This includes a workflow for talent management, curriculum and collateral development, logistics and training delivery.
- Internal and External Partnership Management (30%): The Director manages logistics with partner institutions for Storytelling engagements and the training and development of storytelling explorers and subject matter experts.
- Strategic Planning (15%): Supports Vice President, Storytelling Institute, in designing new workshop offerings, planning of new initiatives, and adaptively managing overall mission and metrics of the workshops.
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Film, or Learning Design and Technology. Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
10+ years of related experience, preferably a mix of program management, learning design, and customer journey.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Management within a media, educational, or storytelling environment.
- Experience in event coordination and management
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise leading a diverse team.
- Expertise working across interdisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in the educational, storytelling, or media industries.
Supervision
1-2 staff members, plus contractors.
Salary Information
As a leading nonprofit organization, National Geographic Society offers competitive salary and total rewards to attract, develop, and retain an innovative and dynamic workforce.
The salary range for this position starts at $120,000
Job Designation
Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Wednesday plus either Tuesday or Thursday. Because we recognize that we can effectively work remotely, this designation has been updated to provide more flexibility, both in the days staff choose to come into the office and how often they are expected to be at Base Camp. And of course, Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if they prefer.
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e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
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