Become a Knowledge Specialist for the ASU Lodestar Center
The ASU Lodestar Center maintains a pool of highly skilled and experienced Knowledge Specialists who help advance our Center’s capacity building and educational portfolio by leading courses and organizational trainings. If you’re interested in being considered for upcoming opportunities, please fill out the Knowledge Specialist interest form below.
Following a vetting process, qualified candidates will be invited for an interview that may include a presentation of teaching approaches, evidence of success with providing consulting services, etc.
If you have any questions or for additional information, please contact us at 602.496.0500 or via email at nonprofit@asu.edu.
Inquiries will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Current priority subject areas
- NMI 102: Maximizing Human Potential in Nonprofits (review description)
- NMI 103: Effective Financial Management Principles (review description)
- Strategic Governance and Board Governance (review description)
To review topical content areas taught through NMI, browse the course catalog.
Essential duties and qualifications
- Must have expertise and experience in the topic area.
- Passion for adult education
- Able to give and receive feedback
- Communicate promptly and respectfully
- Be open-minded, curious and a team player
- Honor commitments and ensure fidelity to the approved training design
- Be an advocate for Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation programs
- In consultation with NMI staff, update curriculum materials to assure currency of topics
- Adhere to a strict timeline/deadline
- Familiar with online learning platform Canvas
- Experience with classroom management and facilitation
- Familiar with teaching online through Zoom