The Team
At Edovo, our mission is to help everyone connected to incarceration build better lives. We’ve created a secure digital platform to expand education behind bars, reduce recidivism and to support the vocational, rehabilitation and communication needs of the 2.2 million people in jails and prisons. Users have access to thousands of hours of self-guided learning materials. Upon release, our learners have the option to continue their progress on the outside. Edovo offers courses in subjects ranging from basic literacy and GED to career exploration and cognitive behavioral therapy. We’re also building tools to keep people in touch with jobs, social services, friends, and family. Our team is committed to supporting opportunities for justice-involved people.
Don’t take it just from us. Awards, publications, grants, and partnerships all around the country are recognizing the momentum and impact of Edovo. A select few: Global EdTech Startup Champion in London out of 1,000+ competitors; GIIRS Platinum Rating for social impact; MacArthur Foundation Grant Award Winner; Forbes article feature; Chicago Community Trust grant award winner; Impact Engine portfolio member; SXSW Civic Tech Innovation Pitch Competition runner-up; Chicago Innovation "Up and Comer" Award winner; and so much more.
Check out a brief picture of our program from the perspective of the people who use it. Visit Edovo on Vimeo for more.
The Role
The Content Team is responsible for the following:
- Driving Learning Experience Strategy
- Sourcing Content that Engages, Retains and Impacts our Learners
- Deploying Content and Manage Learning Experience
Your role as Project Manager will work as part of this team to plan, oversee and document specific content projects to meet impact goals.
GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in conjunction with the Content Team to drive content-related projects from start to finish based on short term priorities, and the long term vision for learning
- Master the Edovo Learning and Content Management Systems to manage aspects of content integration, development, and evaluation on the platform
- Develop and maintain documentation on internal and external projects for reporting and communication between teams
- Form strong relationships with external partners (e.g. research teams, content providers, correctional staff) to identify and scope specific project needs based on Edovo’s current capabilities and broader goals
- Accelerate projects internally through prioritization and close collaboration with, and across, all Edovo teams
- Set and manage expectations for specific projects through effective and transparent communication with internal and external project stakeholders
Growth in this role could include managing Edovo’s grant and research partnership portfolio encompassing cutting-edge federal and foundation-funded research and evaluation, leading future development and configuration of Edovo’s growing content management system, and steering custom content creation projects for the platform
Qualifications
MUST-HAVES
- Self-starter and judgment to prioritize based on company priorities, partner needs and user impact
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
- Excitement and willingness to work on a developing software in a fast-paced setting
- Expertise or passion for a particular content area important to Edovo (academic, therapeutic, job skill, research, assessments, etc.)
- Experience handling or analyzing large datasets (knowledge of SQL, Periscope, and/or Splunk a plus, willingness to learn a must-have)
- Willingness to develop strong domain knowledge on the issues, research and trends relating to Edovo’s work
- Intellectual curiosity to learn as much as possible about Edovo’s custom learning management system and all content areas
- Excitement to get close to our core issue by working directly with correctional staff and people who are incarcerated
- Ability to receive and implement feedback immediately
- Strong time management and organizational skills, and willingness to grow in this area
- Tenacity, ownership over projects and professional development, and a proactive, problem-solving spirit
- Passion for Edovo’s mission
BONUS POINTS FOR
- Passion / experience around criminal justice reform, adult education, or some area of social impact
- Prior grant-writing or research experience
- Exposure to software development processes
- Experience working, volunteering, or personally impacted by the jail/prison system
- Previous experience at a startup
Details
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Yearly, paid bi-weekly
Department: Content Team; Role reports to Director of Content
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Inquiries
Edovo is an impact driven private company. We offer our employees an exceptional workplace and fully paid benefits for team members and their families. We hire tenacious, innovative and passionate people and give them opportunities to grow and succeed.
If you've had the chance to read all the way through this job description, please include "[Unlock Potential]" in the subject line of your e-mail. Send resume and a brief statement of 1) why you're excited about this opportunity and 2) why you'd knock it out of the park to content@edovo.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Teams with bold missions need diverse ideas to make the most impact. For that reason, Edovo is committed to building diverse and inclusive work spaces. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. And yes, we believe in second chances.