Digital Education Specialist

Job Overview
This position will strengthen AFSCME’s digital and online learning infrastructure by designing, coordinating, and delivering high‑quality educational training modules.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technological coordinator for development, facilitation, and troubleshooting of online courses in all learning environments.

Build scalable, secure, and union‑branded online infrastructures that expand AFSCME’s capacity to deliver consistent national and affiliate‑level trainings.

Maintain a training‑of‑trainers (TOT) pipeline, equipping activists, stewards, and staff to deliver high‑quality education across diverse regions.

Design rapid‑response digital learning modules that support urgent organizing, bargaining, and political action campaigns.

Advise affiliates on optimizing and aligning their Learning Management System campuses with national standards, ensuring consistency and high‑quality learner experiences.

Develop competency‑based learning pathways and credential frameworks that strengthen member skills and support professional mobility.

Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with educational institutions and accreditation bodies to expand member benefits, college credit opportunities, and professional recognition for AFSCME learning programs.

Conduct trainings in a variety of settings, including field training and one‑on‑one coaching.

Lead the integration of digital assets including video, interactive media, and micro‑learning content into major AFSCME initiatives.

Collaborate with other departments in the development and implementation of online components of major departmental programs.

Make logistical arrangements associated with educational programs when necessary.

Assist with nationally targeted organizing and political action campaigns in the field which requires extended travel.

Perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements
Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, advanced degree desirable with coursework in labor relations or organizational development and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong background in developing, designing, instructing, supporting, and coordinating online educational content.

Demonstrated successful experience in instructional design, adult education, including the ability to develop effective teaching modules and tools in a variety of educational formats.

Proficiency in video capturing and editing.

Ability to develop goals and work plans and execute projects effectively within a prescribed plan of action.

Proficiency with online educational software, such as Drupal, Canva, Adobe, Blackboard, Articulate, HTML, Captivate, Camtasia, and Moodle.

Ability to meet deadlines, measure progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Travel, Driving, & Work Hours

Extensive travel and extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Valid driver’s license is required.

EEO Statement
AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

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