Kiss the Ground is a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit based in Los Angeles, California addressing global warming through the regeneration of soil. Established in 2013 with the purpose of creating social awareness about the extraordinary potential of soil, we have educated and inspired millions of people across the planet through our media and programming. Today, our focus is on two key groups: farmers and leaders.

Kiss the Ground’s Farmland program offers scholarships to farmers seeking to transition to regenerative agriculture. These scholarships provide farmers with comprehensive support over a 3 year period that includes an agricultural training program, soil health scientists taking data in year 1 and 3, and quarterly engagements with a consultant to help incorporate the training and soil health services into actionable on-farm trials.

Kiss the Ground’s Leadership program educates existing and emerging leaders about the amazing opportunity that building back soil is and trains them to be influential advocates for it. Through our Soil Advocate Training, and Regenerative Gardening and Living and Regenerative Sourcing and Supply courses, we activate consumers, businesses, policymakers, celebrities, and influencers to drive structural change towards regeneration. In addition to our two main areas of focus, we produce media: short films, blogs, middle school curriculum, downloadable resources (purchasing guide, soil science literature review), and are releasing a full-length documentary with partners Big Picture Ranch in 2020. 

To make our vision work at its highest level and expand to a global market, we are searching to hire an Education Director & Course Producer. The responsibilities of this role would include: 
 

Course Producer & Education Director

Kiss the Ground is setting up an online platform to expand and scale our education of farmers and leaders in the space of soil health regenerative agriculture. Following the example of multiple high level online course platforms like Master Class and Commune, we are developing course content that will be available for farmers and leaders everywhere. This objective is designed to allow for regional and community based progress, action, and initiatives to be successful both for farmers and advocates/leaders. 

Education:

• Research and assess online educational needs and interests, and develop online programs, courses, materials, technology, and learning approaches accordingly.
• Use instructional design principles to contribute to the design and development of learning materials with special regard to teaching adult students and online classes, and using technology to maximize student learning outcomes.
• Research and identify best practices in the field.
• Monitor and research the progress of new and existing teaching methods
• Networking and building relationships in the educational field / Accreditation space

Producing: COURSES and LIVE CONTENT: Oversee recording, editing, and publishing (interactive courses, podcasts and other training materials)

• Course pre-production, Organizing of all course material (sections etc) and content flow with instructor/s
• Support the development of new curricula 
• Course production, Hiring and managing all crew (DP, writers, directors, lighting, drones, etc).
• Course post production, Assisting with course content completion hiring (editors, etc)
• Course platform set up (preparing course description materials, editing of copy, etc)
• Vetting new instructors (with assistance from team). 
  • Hire, train and manage other advisors leading the courses as needed
• Oversee all live, online sessions, ensuring the quality of each session and moderate session when needed.
• Ensure that participants have everything they need to be successful including all materials required for the course.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• This position will be managing the programs, leadership, farmland, media, platform operations, media and public speaking
• Identifying areas of improvement and mentoring the team to develop
• Evaluate Successes at the end of each quarter and report to team
• Provide training and support when introducing new methods and technologies and addressing emerging course design issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

The existing skills and background experience desired for this role are:  

• Degree (preferred masters) in Educational administration, journalism, multi-media or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in creating, designing, and developing visually outstanding video tutorials and e-learning courses using instructional design and development methods.
• Experience with instructional design, online teaching, or training experience. Mobile learning experience preferred.
• Expertise with digital media production software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, Techsmith Camtasia, Articulate Storyline)
• Experience with learning management systems and E-learning rapid Development tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline)
• A working knowledge of Social Media Advertising is key (Facebook,Instagram, Snapchat)
• Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common software packages.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, negotiate, and deliver projects according to established timelines.
• A strong commitment to excellence in work done and passionate about giving quality service to students enrolled in our online courses.
• A goal-oriented individual, who is self-motivated, diligent, solution-oriented rather than problem-centered, and exhibits a high energy level.
• Excellent management, tplanning, organization, and communication skills to handle juggling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to grow by learning new visual styles, instructional methodologies, and technologies
• Basic knowledge and understanding of analytics, specifically, as it can be applied to E-Learning.
• Demonstrate creativity and technical aptitude in instructional design.
• Practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out, and can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Team management skills and experience
• Experience with video editing 
• Experience with writing (journalism, script writing, etc) 
• Experience directing or producing video content 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.