Common Sense (www.commonsense.org) is the leading independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. For K-12 educators, we provide comprehensive programs and professional development with the goal of helping students harness the power of digital media for learning and life.
We are currently seeking a talented, experienced, full-time Project Coordinator, Education Content, to join our dynamic education team. The Project Coordinator will support the Education Content Team, primarily focused on Common Sense Graphite, our teacher-facing platform where we rate and review educational technologies for learning potential and educational use. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on a premier service that reaches more than 100,000 schools, more than 300,000 educators, and countless students.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Project Coordinator, you’ll be the backbone of our Graphite platform, creating and managing the behind-the-scenes processes and databases that drive our content. This is an ideal role for a passion-driven fixer: someone galvanized by mission-based work but with a knack for diagnosing problems and improving efficiencies and workflow. You’ll support a range of teacher-facing edtech content, from our editorial reviews and Top Picks lists to our online curricula and professional development. You’ll work most closely with the content team while also collaborating with our marketing and product development teams. While project management makes up the bulk of the role, there are opportunities for big picture and creative work including weighing in on strategic plans and authoring original content for our large, growing audience of educators and developers.
KEY DECISION MAKING
Manage Google-based editorial databases and facilitate transition of these databases to Salesforce
Analyze and report weekly traffic/usage analytics
Manage and improve review updates process
Act as the point-of-contact for review requests and manage the process to fulfill these requests
Maintain reviews and Top Picks taxonomy and metadata
Organize and administer reviewer trainings
Create weekly Top Picks blog articles in coordination with editors
Contribute to other Education Content initiatives as needed
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RESUME
Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrated experience planning projects and creating and managing efficient processes and workflows
Experience with content management and editorial work a plus
Familiarity with and love for K-12 education and technology
Solid writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, and Sheets
Proficiency in Google Analytics a plus
Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Extremely keen attention to detail
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly focused, highly productive environment
THE X FACTOR
You are highly organized and enjoy organizing others
You enjoy digging into data and finding meaning
You keep up with all the latest trends in digital learning
You like to present information in a creative manner, and you love being part of a hardworking but dynamic team
You can work independently and take initiative when necessary
You don’t miss deadlines and you pay attention to detail
WHAT WE OFFER
The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals
Competitive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan
An organization that offers work/life balance
The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids!
HOW TO APPLY
For consideration, please forward your resume, cover letter (as attachments) to jobs@commonsense.org. Please include your salary requirements and indicate “Project Coordinator, Education Content –YOUR LAST NAME” in the subject line of your email.
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