Editor and Writer (Luminos Method)

Editor and Writer (Luminos Method)

Role Overview

The Luminos Fund, an international nonprofit bringing education opportunities to the world’s most vulnerable children, is seeking a talented Editor and Writer to refine and update our nine Luminos Method elements, available on our website. This role will work closely with the CEO and Director of Communications to ensure these materials reflect our latest insights and data, uphold high standards of clarity and consistency, and remain engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.

This consultant will be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the PST to EST time zones. This is a three-month, part-time contract role based on project needs, and will report to the Director of Communications.

About the Luminos Fund

The Luminos Fund (www.luminosfund.org) provides transformative education programs to thousands of out-of-school children, helping them to catch up to grade level, reintegrate into government schools, and prepare for lifelong learning. Working in partnership with community-based organizations, Luminos is scaling up its accelerated learning program to ensure all children have equal access to joyful, foundational learning, especially those shut out of education by crisis, poverty, or discrimination. To date, Luminos has helped over 377,407 children secure a second chance to learn. A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Luminos works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Lebanon, Liberia, and The Gambia.

Luminos is supported by a range of funding partners, including Cartier Philanthropy, Legatum, LEGO Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, and USAID. Luminos has been recognized for its achievements globally, receiving the 2022 Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prize, the Library of Congress International Literacy Award, the Lipman Family Prize, the WISE Award, and the HundrED Global Innovation Award for the last seven years.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Update, edit, and refine nine Luminos Method resources in collaboration with the CEO and Director of Communications.

• Ensure the nine Luminos Method elements form a cohesive, interconnected body of work, with consistent themes, tone, and messaging that reflect Luminos’ brand and mission.

• Manage the content revision process effectively, including timelines, milestones, and stakeholder feedback.

• Provide project updates and coordinate reviews to keep tasks on schedule.

• Coordinate with vendors and colleagues to ensure smooth production processes, from content design to final publication, maintaining alignment with project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in writing, editing, and content development, particularly in the education or nonprofit sectors.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and clarity.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Experience with case study development.

• Willingness to provide writing samples.

• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Superb project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Based in the United States (PST to EST time zones) to facilitate collaboration with the team.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in publishing and book development is preferred.

Luminos Core Beliefs and Values

1. We believe that every child is capable of learning a remarkable amount in a short period of time, if given the chance.
2. We keep children’s joy and well-being at the heart of everything we do.
3. We embrace assessment as a key component of effective teaching and learning.
4. We celebrate and empower local leadership throughout our work with partner communities and governments.
5. We use research, program data, and skilled classroom observation in the tenacious pursuit of excellence.
6. We celebrate the unique contexts and cultures of the communities we serve in our curricula and pedagogy.
7. We act with the highest standards of integrity and care, ensuring mutual accountability among colleagues and partners.
8. We take the initiative to solve problems where we find them, managing details large and small, with urgency.
9. We act deliberately to ensure that our organization is inclusive for people of different genders, racial backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, abilities, and other sources of diversity.
10. We build deep, authentic relationships with our supporters in celebration of the mutually transformative power of giving.

To apply for this role, please submit your resume/CV, cover letter, and either a link to your design portfolio or three examples of your work.

We often receive hundreds of applications for our roles and many applicants submit cover letters which have been generated by AI tools. We are looking for personal cover letters that were written by you about you. We want to understand your interests, your experience and your enthusiasm for the role. In our experience, cover letters written with AI support are less competitive since they tend to be generic and do not give us enough insight into your unique profile.

You will be asked to confirm the following information as part of your application:

• Summary of how your professional experiences to date will translate to the position you are applying for

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Permanent address and present address (if different from permanent), e-mail address, and telephone number

• Disclose any existing personal relationships with existing Luminos Fund employees or Implementing Partners (IPs.)

We are committed to ensuring competitive and equitable compensation for all employees, regardless of location. If you have any questions regarding how compensation may vary by location, please let us know during the application process.

The Luminos Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.