Location: Remote
Contract Duration: September 28, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST
Hours: 7.5 hours/day
Contract Type: Contract
Openings: 1
We are seeking a Digital Content Manager & Vendor Coordination Specialist to support the planning, development, management, and delivery of digital learning content and resources across multiple projects and stakeholders.
The contractor will serve as a central coordinator among internal teams and external vendors, ensuring the successful development and deployment of high-quality, accessible digital content and asynchronous learning modules.
The ideal candidate will have strong digital content creation expertise, experience managing vendor relationships and deliverables, knowledge of instructional design principles, and demonstrated proficiency in Section 508 accessibility compliance standards.
Digital Content Development
Develop, manage, and maintain digital content for online learning environments and professional learning initiatives.
Edit multimedia content, including videos, graphics, presentations, e-learning modules, and web-based resources.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate content into effective asynchronous learning experiences.
Ensure consistency of branding, messaging, and instructional quality across digital products.
Asynchronous Learning Design
Design and develop self-paced learning modules using instructional design best practices.
Support learning pathways, online courses, microlearning experiences, and resource repositories.
Incorporate learner engagement strategies, assessments, and multimedia elements.
Utilize LMS platforms and digital authoring tools to build and maintain learning experiences.
Vendor Coordination & Project Management
Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and service providers.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, reviews, and approvals.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet quality, accessibility, and contractual requirements.
Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
Identify and escalate project risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
Accessibility & Quality Assurance
Ensure digital content meets Section 508 accessibility requirements and applicable WCAG standards.
Conduct accessibility reviews and remediation of digital materials.
Provide guidance regarding accessible design practices.
Perform quality assurance to ensure digital content is functional, learner-centered, and compliant.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with leadership, program staff, instructional teams, technology teams, and external partners.
Gather requirements and translate stakeholder needs into actionable project plans and deliverables.
Support reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, Digital Media, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience developing digital content and learning resources.
Experience managing projects involving multiple vendors and stakeholders.
Experience creating asynchronous learning modules and online learning experiences.
Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning best practices.
Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 or higher.
Experience reviewing and remediating digital content for accessibility compliance.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
K-12, higher education, government, or public-sector experience.
Experience with Canvas, Moodle, Schoology, Blackboard, or other LMS platforms.
Experience with Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, or similar tools.
Familiarity with project management practices.
CAPM, IAAP CPACC, instructional design, accessibility, or related certifications.
Digital Content Strategy & Creation
Instructional Design
E-Learning Development
Vendor Management
Project Planning & Tracking
Section 508 Compliance
WCAG 2.1+
Quality Assurance
Content Review
Stakeholder Communication
Multimedia Production & Editing
Learning Management Systems
Problem-Solving
