Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in people’s lives by teaching people of different cultures how to get along, how to talk to each other?  A company that teaches people the interpersonal communication skills they need to succeed at their jobs?  That helps people become better learners?
 
Do you want to find a place where you can apply your linguistics education? To help people learn languages and communicate with one another? To work with and analyze uncommon languages? To develop engaging instructional content featuring automatic speech recognition and natural speech understanding? How about working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams including software engineers, 3D artists, audio/video specialists, and quality assurance specialists?  Do you thrive in an informal work environment?   Would you like having every other Friday off?
 
Fast forward a year from today: You will have designed and developed cutting-edge language learning activities and simulations. You’re leading a team of content developers in creating new language learning solutions. You’re contributing to new product designs, proposals, prototypes, and language learning technologies.
 
The ideal candidate will have experience researching and teaching foreign languages.  Your candidacy will leap to the top if you have experience in instructional design, leading small teams, serious games, and Modern Standard Arabic.
 
If you want this to be your story, send us your resume with a half-page write-up of your most significant accomplishments in linguistic research and teaching languages.  More important than specific skills or prior experience is the drive to get things done and the belief that none of us is smarter than all of us.
 
Reports to: Manager of Content Development
 
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics
• Knowledge of additional languages besides English
• 1-3 years of related work experience, which could include, but is not limited to, teaching language or culture, web content development, instructional content development, curriculum design, game design, academic research

Strongly Preferred:

• Knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic
• Master’s degree in Linguistics or PhD in Linguistic Anthropology
• Instructional design experience
• Experience coordinating projects and/or leading small teams
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring
• Programming experience
• Experience living abroad

Skills/Experience:

• Exemplary English writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proven initiative and ability to work both independently and in small teams
• Sense of ownership and responsibility for work
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Google Apps

Duties:

• Authoring instructional content involving language using Alelo’s proprietary software tools
• Designing and implementing branching conversations for instructional social simulations
• Recruiting, coordinating, and interviewing subject matter experts
• Conducting and validating research for courses
• Collaborating and providing input on the work of other content developers
• Testing and bug-fixing of content

Company Overview
Alelo (www.alelo.com) is an award-winning creator of innovative, computer-based “serious” games that utilize virtual role-play simulations to teach cross-cultural, interpersonal communication skills. Our software incorporates state-of-the-art instructional design, social science, and patented avatar technology for socially intelligent virtual humans that interact with the learner in dynamic, immersive scenarios. Course instruction is modeled on a task-based, situated learning methodology effective for rapid skill development and application to real world situations. Our unique approach provides highly effective and customizable training for learners at different levels who need intercultural communication skills to succeed in the 21st century.
 
This position requires US Citizenship for government clearance eligibility.
 
This position is temporary, full time and is on-site at our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employees enjoy an informal work environment.  Alelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
 
Local (Los Angeles area) candidates only. No immigration sponsorship (H1B and similar). No outsourcing companies. No agencies. No consultants/contractors. Absolutely no phone calls, faxes, or visits.