AMCTO’s education programs are evolving. Work with us to support the development of critical knowledge and skills among municipal professionals.

The Opportunity

AMCTO is seeking a subject matter expert to collaborate on the revision of the textbook, assessments, and other course materials for the Municipal Administration Program (MAP) Unit 3: Municipal Financial Management. This is a paid opportunity suitable for individuals who have deep expertise and significant practical experience in municipal finance, and a desire to translate that knowledge into engaging educational materials.

Project Overview

MAP Unit 3 is an individual course within our Municipal Administration Program, which provides the foundation that municipal professionals need to cope with the challenges and complexities of the municipal environment. This unit comprises a textbook, a series of assessments, marking guides, and PowerPoint slides.

The subject matter expert will:

• Update content to reflect the current municipal landscape including the latest legislation, policies, practices, and trends.
• Compose new content where needed to support learning objectives.
• Make revisions based on feedback from current students, markers, and instructors.
• Curate existing audio and video content, where possible and appropriate, to complement written content.
• Work with AMCTO to develop assessments and learning activities that are creative, practical, and engaging, along with marking guides for AMCTO instructors.

Qualifications

• Subject expertise in municipal finance and direct experience in the municipal sector at the management level.
• Strong understanding of AMCTO members’ and students’ educational needs.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to explain financial concepts in clear, plain language to a non-financial audience.
• Ability to remain factual and objective when articulating complex, political matters.
• Prior familiarity with MAP content is a plus.
• Previous experience developing educational materials is a plus.

Timeline

Our intention is to select a subject matter expert by the end of March 2022. The work will begin in April 2022 with the goal of completing the revised materials by October 2022.

How to Submit an Expression of Interest

If you are interested in working with us on this project, please fill out the following form. All submissions are due by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed following the deadline. AMCTO will identify a shortlist of respondents who meet the qualifications and select potential candidates for an informational interview. AMCTO may request the completion of a writing exercise after the interview.  

AMCTO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and values the voices, lived experiences and perspectives of individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage all Black, Indigenous and other racialized individuals to submit their interest. Members are encouraged to share this notice with their networks.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Ya-Yin Ko
Manager - Education Services
yko@amcto.com