Tech Program Coordinator

Core responsibilities:

• Design, curate, and customize high-quality learning solutions and resources for technical courses in IT, cybersecurity, and software development
• Instruct assigned courses, facilitate learning, evaluate student performance, and provide constructive feedback
• Support project management for technical course development and lead iterative improvement cycles
• Collaborate with stakeholders, instructional design support, and subject matter experts to ensure content relevance and alignment with industry needs

This role creates pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans stuck in low-wage work by developing industry-aligned technical programs that help learners land higher-earning jobs, driving an average wage gain of $24k and helping break the poverty cycle.

Required qualifications:

• Deep knowledge in IT, cybersecurity, and/or software development with a bachelor's degree or appropriate credentials in computer science or technology-related discipline
• Experience teaching technical courses in an online, asynchronous environment
• Proficiency in instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and adult learning theories (e.g., UDL)
• Advanced skill in managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and utilizing eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate)
• Strong program and project management abilities for complex educational technology projects

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $102,485
• 4-day work week (Fridays are operating days if there's a holiday closure)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Education & personal development reimbursement
• Unlimited vacation (after 90-day introductory period)
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year)
• 11 federally recognized holidays plus 2-week holiday office closure
• 401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution
• Phone/technology stipend and home office setup stipend

Merit America is a national nonprofit that creates pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans stuck in low-wage work through fast, flexible solutions including part-time programs that combine online learning with coaching and job search support.