Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Julie Edmondson, rjuliee@osufpp.org

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. 1 hour lunch break.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.25 - $29.00

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position is based on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, OK. It is an office-based position; remote and hybrid work are not currently an option for this role.

Fire Protection Publications is a mission-driven, values-based organization dedicated to the production of high-quality educational content for the international community of firefighters and first responders. The person in this role will be responsible for duties pertaining to Curriculum Development for Fire Protection Publications.

Major Responsibilities

As a Project Specialist - Curriculum, you will:

• Research, compose, and/or edit original text for drafts of new or revised curriculum materials, evaluation instruments, multi-media materials, fire service training manuals, marketing materials and newsletter
• May assist with planning and reviewing illustrations, photos, multimedia and other support materials for curriculum and review all materials for completion and accuracy.
• Coordinate or perform editorial review of curriculum, drafts, and curriculum-related advertising materials for correct technical content, consistency, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style.
• Ensure that all component parts of major publications are complete, accurately identified and of sufficient quality to meet publication standards.
• Work with the production department on formats, styles for final copy and on layout diagrams and illustrations.
• Responsible for development and preparation of all instructional and student support materials including but not limited to lesson outlines, quizzes, classroom activities and study guides.
• Participate in planning of Fire Protection Publications procedures.
• Research and recommend new methods to improve the overall FPP operations.
• Participate in focus groups related to FPP curriculum materials and products.
• Represent FPP and IFSTA as needed.
• Will represent FPP and IFSTA by serving as a Lead Instructional Developer to IFSTA validation committees.
• Deliver presentations and curriculum orientations at seminars, conferences, university functions or staff meetings upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Details

• Full-time position 
• Compensation for this position will be based on the work experience, skills and abilities the selected candidate brings to the position.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including health, retirement, wellness programs, and more. Learn more: OSU Employee Benefits

Together, we work hard to bring our organizational values to life. If you have a knack for service, quality, integrity, collaboration, please don’t hesitate to apply. View our Mission and Values here.

For Additional information on this position, please see our job listings at: ifsta.org

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's
• Related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year related working experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Ability to analyze technical information and develop curriculum material and evaluation instruments to support it
• Edit and proofread training materials.
• Ability to work from a file server in a shared network environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized
• Ability to set and maintain schedules
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Attention to details
• Time management
• Ability to influence and guide a group toward a common goal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's
• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary, Adult, Vocational or Occupational Education, Educational Psychology, Technical Writing, Fire Protection, Curriculum and Instruction or related field

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor certification. Vocational education in emergency service field.