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Remote Curriculum Development Jobs in Reston, VA

Software Application Specialist

Washington, DC · Remote

$101.90K - $131.90K/yr

This is a remote position with approximately 50% travel. Qualified candidates can reside anywhere ... Training Development and Orientation: Design, develop, and deliver training curriculum, learning ...

Technical Expert I

Rockville, MD · On-site +1

$33.25 - $44/hr

The Technical Expert 1 (TE 1) leads the development and delivery of high-quality training and ... Curriculum & Facilitation: Designs adult-learning-aligned curricula and facilitates engaging ...

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How much do remote curriculum development jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote curriculum development in Reston, VA is $75,950.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,300.00 and $92,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Curriculum Development job?

A Remote Curriculum Development job involves designing, organizing, and improving educational materials and courses from a remote location. Professionals in this role create lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources tailored to specific subjects, grade levels, or training programs. They often collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to ensure content aligns with learning objectives and standards. This job may be found in K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, or e-learning platforms. Strong research, writing, and digital tool proficiency are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Curriculum Development position, and why are they important?

To excel in Remote Curriculum Development, you need expertise in instructional design, educational theory, and subject matter knowledge, often backed by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and, in some cases, certifications like ATD or ISTE are highly valued. Strong communication, project management, and self-motivation are vital soft skills for collaborating across distributed teams and meeting deadlines. These skills and qualifications ensure engaging, effective curricula are developed efficiently in a virtual environment.

What are some typical challenges faced in remote curriculum development, and how are they addressed?

One common challenge in remote curriculum development is ensuring effective collaboration and communication with team members across different time zones and backgrounds. This is often addressed by leveraging project management tools, regular virtual meetings, and clear documentation of processes and feedback. Additionally, staying current with educational technology and adapting content for diverse learners can require continuous learning and flexibility. Successful remote curriculum developers proactively seek feedback, participate in online professional networks, and prioritize clear, concise communication to overcome these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Remote Curriculum Development job openings in Reston, VA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,950 per year, or $36.5 per hour.
Southeast Grazing Network Coordinator

Southeast Grazing Network Coordinator

American Farmland Trust

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$30/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Part time in the Southeast (GA, AL, MS)
Who We Are
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture's most pressing needs and opportunities.
We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
The Position
The Grazing Mentor Network (GMN) is a multi-state initiative that seeks to create a large peer-to-peer network made up primarily of beginning, small-scale, and underserved Producers and promotes the use of best management and regenerative grazing practices to improve environmental and economic outcomes in beef cattle production.
The GMN is a five-year pilot program funded through AFTs Climate-Smart Beef Project and will focus on six states in the Mid Atlantic (PA, MD, VA) and Southeast (GA, AL, MS) with an objective of building a network of over 600 beef cattle producers across these states.
Each state will have nine Mentor Producers, who will be the primary source of technical assistance to participants. Each state will have a Grazing Network Coordinator who will coordinate the activities of the Mentors in their state.
The Grazing Network Coordinator is a part-time role (1100 hrs. per year) that will provide the primary link between American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Grazing Mentors in their respective state and will be responsible for coordinating all technical assistance programs, Mentor and Mentee applications and onboarding, data collection and reporting, and administrative compliance within the Climate-Smart beef project.
Expectations:
  • Live in one of the GMN states (PA, MD, VA, GA, AL, MS).
  • Experience collaborating and coordinating diverse groups of beef cattle producers.
  • Frequent instate travel required to meet Mentors and Mentees, and some interstate travel to attend training and workshops (travel costs will be reimbursed).
  • Access to the internet and competency with email, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Part time position with an average 20hrs per week, this position is remote with approximately 30 in-state travel days year 1, increasing to 45 in-state travel days in years 2-5 (milage reimbursed for use of personal vehicle). Attendance at a 3-day soil health workshop/training is also required each year.

Specific Duties and Responsiblities:
Development and Delivery of Technical Training Programs/Curriculum.
  • Provide input for State/Region specific training programs within the GMN curriculum, including, but not limited to, regenerative grazing management and other best management practices that seek to enhance soil health, and achieve the goals and objectives as laid out in CLM-27 Climate Smart Beef Project.
  • Assist AFT in the delivery and dissemination of these training programs to Mentors, Mentees, and other producers within their State/Region through participation in one-on-one and group trainings.
  • Aid Mentors in delivering TA to their mentees, including traveling with Mentors within their state to visit Mentees.

Identification, Screening, and Onboarding of GMN Mentors.
  • Work with AFT personnel and partners to help identify potential GMN mentors within their State/Region. This may include contacting producer groups and organizations, existing grazing mentor networks, groups and organizations that support HUPs, and State and Federal agencies, academic institutions.
  • Once identified, Mentor Coordinators shall assist with the onboarding of Mentor Sub-awardees into the GMN program. This will include managing, with the help of AFT technical and administrative personnel, the contracting and signup of Mentors under the Sub-awardee agreement, defining Mentor roles and responsibilities,

Data Recording, Reporting, Management and Compliance.
  • Coordinate CPA-52 efforts.
  • Assist Mentors and Mentees with USDA-FSA signup and ongoing reporting as required under CLM-27.
  • Assist Mentors and Mentees in signup for programs provided by partner NGOs such as AgriWebb, Indigo Ag, and EarthOptics, and provide ongoing support to ensure that required data is collected, reported, and that Mentees/Producers are receiving program benefits.
  • Grazing Network coordinators will also be engaged in evaluation efforts where appropriate and may be asked to respond to evaluation surveys and/or participate in interviews.

Administration of Correlated AFT Programs and Initiatives, and Opportunities with OTHER Agencies.
  • Assist with the implementation of co-curricular AFT programs including, but not limited to, farmland protection, succession planning, and outreach to Historically Underserved Producers (HUPs).
  • Promote financial assistance opportunities for best management practice adoption with other agencies.

Qualifications
  • Strong compassion and empathy, and experience working with Historically Underserved audiences, preferably in agriculture and/or conservation.
  • Both an independent and proactive worker and GMN member who will complete both individual deliverable and broadly collaborative deliverables on time.
  • Flexible and willing to grow and contribute skills as needed to a growing and changing team.
  • Experience building networks and managing networks though being (primarily) remote.
  • Experience with training and developing educational materials.
  • Experience with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs and ability to provide technical assistance towards diverse audiences and to help producers enroll in these programs.
  • Ability to communicate in an engaging and clear manner to a variety of audiences.
  • Highly organized with excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle, navigate, and deliver on time.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Agricultural Sciences and/or Extension Education with an emphasis on beef cattle production, forage crop production, and grazing management. Relevant work experience in these fields can be substituted for these education requirements.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience providing technical assistance and/or managing farmer groups.
  • A background in extension education and outreach is highly desirable.

Compensation:
  • The Grazing Network Coordinator position will be a sub-awardee under the Climate Smart Beef project and will be compensated at an hourly rate of $30.00 up to 1100 hour per year.
  • All travel required will be reimbursed.

Why you should apply:
  • Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • A cause and mission you can be proud of
  • Competitive compensation & benefits
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling

Timeline
Applications must include a resume AND cover letter to be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Farmland Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.