Learning & Development Content Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Support the Program Manager in developing self-paced courses and live learning events by providing research, content editing, and logistical coordination
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructors to source, review, and prepare learning content and practice-ready resources for members
• Lead and ensure follow-through on the logistical execution of live learning experiences (e.g., webinars and virtual workshops), including scheduling, platform setup, registration tracking, and post-session follow-up
• Upload, organize, and track content in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other platforms
• Assist with quality assurance checks to ensure learning resources meet standards for accuracy, accessibility, and user experience
• Monitor member engagement and collect feedback to inform content improvements and new resource development
• Coordinate with the marketing team to help promote professional development offerings to members
• Curate and maintain the L&D content library, ensuring resources are accurate, up to date, and accessible
• Stay current with trends in online education, yoga studies, and adult learning to recommend new formats or topics

This role creates positive change by developing educational resources that serve Yoga Alliance's diverse member community, making yoga more accessible and supporting yoga professionals in expanding their expertise, which amplifies the power of yoga to create a better world.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field, or equivalent number of years of professional work experience (four years)
• 2+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional content, or content management
• 2+ years of experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital content tools
• Strength in collaboration, communications, critical thinking & sound judgment, solutions orientation, project management, and strategic thinking
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in editing and formatting educational content
• Strong technology skills with an aptitude to learn quickly to ramp up on new platforms or technology: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); project management platforms (e.g., Monday)
• Analytical skills to track engagement data, interpret feedback, and suggest content improvements
• Proven track record of contributing to work environments committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging
• Ability to attend in-person work-related events, work on-site at the Arlington, VA office as needed, and travel occasionally nationwide (15-20%)

Compensation and culture highlights:

• Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Remote work organization with staff across the country
• Office available in Arlington, Virginia
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Culture of collaboration where learning from failures is valued
• Team members are empowered to lead, innovate, dream, create, and grow

Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit membership association of yoga professionals, practitioners, and advocates around the globe. They believe if more people practice yoga, the better the world will be, and they work to amplify the power of yoga and make it accessible to anyone wherever they are.