Curator

Focused on programmatic development and implementation

Tom Tod Ideas is a youth development nonprofit that listens to, honors, and advocates for middle schoolers. Yep. You read that right. Middle schoolers, and only middle schoolers. We create programming and curricula specifically for 11-14-year-olds because we believe their perspective is valuable and necessary for the community. Since 2012, we’ve helped thousands of middle schoolers discover and love their community while finding ways to help it thrive.

Using the latest research about early adolescent development, our programming and curricula allow students to explore idea creation through a community-focused, developmentally appropriate lens. We connect the energy, imagination, and intuition of middle schoolers with the wisdom, resources, and experiences of adults, while equipping middle schoolers with vital skills that empower them to take action today and set them up for success tomorrow.

We are seeking a teammate with 4+ years of dedicated experience working with and creating learning experiences for early adolescents, who is passionate about empowering middle schoolers while shifting cultural conversations on youth ability, education, and the common good.

What does that look like?

• instructing and mentoring middle schoolers in school, camp, and community settings
• collaborating with and supporting the Tom Tod team and partners in exploring, utilizing, and training others on best practices in early adolescent education and youth development research
• initiating and managing community partnerships with organizations and individuals that create authentic learning experiences and connect middle schoolers to community initiatives
• designing and preparing curricula and developmental strategies that elevate youth voice, grow individual skills, and empower idea pursuit, while infusing everything with 20% more fun.

Full Time;
Exempt

$43,000 - $49,000 salary based on experience. Retirement match. Healthcare. Technology provided. Professional development opportunities. Mileage reimbursement. Generous PTO accrual and paid holidays.

Headquartered in Canton, OH. Programming delivered throughout NE Ohio.

Submit a cover letter and resume to andrea.capuano

Applications will be considered as they arrive, with a final

Tom Tod takes a whole-team approach to diversity, equity and inclusion practices and is an equal opportunity employer. As we seek new team members, we welcome the meaningful contributions you might bring in terms of your education, perspective, race, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, age or religion.

Any Adventure Curator candidate should be:

• a self-starter with high ability at self-discipline and self-direction
• a team player who readily operates in a collaboration-oriented atmosphere with a variety of constituents (educators, middle schoolers, parents, funders, community members, etc.)
• able to operate in an environment with substantial complexity, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing intuitively
• focused on building a thoughtful, diverse team culture, with high values on experiential discovery, excellence (not perfectionism), and empowerment
• a creative thinker, able to solve problems and tackle obstacles in a variety of forms and from various angles
• able to navigate conflict and interpersonal relationships proactively and professionally, balancing empathy and accountability
• adept at professionally communicating and writing in a variety of contexts
• willing to promote funding initiatives and facilitate connections that help fuel Tom Tod’s mission and programming
• occasionally available for night or weekend commitments
• able to travel to off-site programming with reliable transportation
• capable of physically transporting materials for programming (lift and move up to 30 lbs)
• available to guide middle schoolers within the schedules and contexts of school, camp, or out-of-school time programs as assigned

Work hours are determined seasonally, based on…