Photography Instructor (New York, NY)
Program Coordinator (New York, NY)
Teen Programs Coordinator (Los Angeles, CA)
Intern (Los Angeles, CA)
Photography Instructor (New York, NY)
Position Summary
Under the Teen Program Manager's supervision, the Photography Instructor will work in collaboration with Photography Co-Instructor to manage the overall operations of the Step Up Photojournalism Program sponsored by Crystal Light, a program serving up to 25 middle/high school age underserved girls from The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women. The Instructor is accountable to ensure that the program, meeting one day per week on afterschool weekdays, is implemented based upon Step Up curriculum, policies, and vision. Duties and responsibilities include:
- In collaboration with Co-Instructor, create project outline and class curriculum.
- Instruct participants about photography topics as outlined in the approved Step Up curriculum.
- Liaise between Teen Programs Manager and The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women; Communicate with Teen Programs Manager and school staff about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues.
- Model appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff and girls.
- Organize special events/field trips, including school and family logistics and chaperoning.
- Track attendance, performance and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping.
- Collaborate with school staff to collect report cards, diplomas, and relevant test scores.
- Assist in the planning of a semester-end showcase event.
- Write a program narrative report at the conclusion of the program.
- Analyze performance metrics; Collect any documentation related to participants' family income, ethnicity or other information required by funding sources.
- Assist in ensuring that Step Up branding is consistent across program sites.
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Assist in the recruitment of new, and retention of existing, girls into Step Up programs.
- Serve as in-house photographer for Holiday Membership Event and Step Up's annual Inspiration Awards gala
Commitment
Five to ten hours per week, split between Step Up New York's office and program site on the Lower East side. The program runs the spring semester from January 2009 – June 2009 with a gallery event to take place in the summer.
Qualifications
Step Up is a very innovative and active organization that strives to maintain an aggressive calendar of activities to meet the needs of the women and girls we serve. Youth Development experience a MUST. The ideal candidate:
- Has a passion for women's and girls' social issues
- Has experience and education in Photography and the Arts
- Ability to integrate life skills, community building, relationship skills, self-esteem and life lessons into photography focused programming
- Possesses sensitivity and experience working with ethnically diverse and underserved communities
- Demonstrates strong people skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has a high level of organization, the ability to multi-task
- Possesses demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities
- Has earned a college degree
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and cares about delivering quality, professional work
- Is a self-starter, a fast-learner, does not require heavy supervision, and copes well with change (i.e., is flexible)
- Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, and developing websites
- Can work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Has some interest in fundraising or non-profit management
Fill Date and Compensation
5-10 hours per week, $15-$18 per hour.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Kristen Baldwin, Teen Programs Manager, at Kristen@suwn.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 18th at 5pm EDT. No phone calls, please.
Program Coordinator (New York, NY)
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Teen Programs Manager, the Program Coordinator will facilitate the planning and delivery of Step Up to Health and Wellbeing classes, sponsored by Crystal Light, and special events for middle school students attending The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens. Using the Step Up teen programs curriculum, the Program Coordinator will innovate and facilitate weekly health and nutrition education sessions with a focus on teaching health and wellness to modify behavior; hire and train fitness instructors; deliver activity reports; track attendance and behavior through accurate record keeping; interact and build rapport with youth, their parents/guardians and volunteers.
Commitment
Five to ten hours per week, split between Step Up New York's office and program site in Jamaica, Queens. The program runs the full school year from October 2008 through June 2009.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize Step Up curriculum to facilitate Step Up to Health & Wellbeing activities with girls.
- Provide weekly nutritional/wellness instruction to participants.
- Recruit and manage paid and volunteer fitness instructors.
- Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
- Monitor and encourage the attendance of girls to Step Up programs and events.
- Liaise between Teen Programs Manager and The Young Women's Leadership School; Communicate with Teen Programs Manager and school staff about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues.
- Organize special events/field trips, including school and family logistics and chaperoning.
- Assist in volunteer appreciation and management, including directing and guiding volunteers by delegating and monitoring specific responsibilities and sending volunteer thank you notes.
- Model appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff and girls.
- Track attendance, performance and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping.
- Analyze performance metrics; Collect any documentation related to participants' family income, ethnicity or other information required by funding sources.
- Assist in ensuring that Step Up branding is consistent across program sites.
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Assist in the recruitment of new, and retention of existing, girls into Step Up programs.
Qualifications
Step Up is a very innovative and active organization that strives to maintain an aggressive calendar of activities to meet the needs of the women and girls we serve. Youth Development experience a MUST. The ideal candidate:
- Has a passion for women's and girls' social issues
- Has experience or education in Nutrition, Public Health, Kinesiology, or Physical Education
- Possesses sensitivity and experience working with ethnically diverse and underserved communities
- Demonstrates strong people skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has a high level of organization, the ability to multi-task
- Possesses demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities
- Has earned a college degree
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and cares about delivering quality, professional work
- Is a self-starter, a fast-learner, does not require heavy supervision, and copes well with change (i.e., is flexible)
- Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Can work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Has some interest in fundraising or non-profit management
Specifications for Physical Requirements
- Must be able to support girls' participation in a variety of physical activities at multiple sites.
Compensation
$15-$18/hour; commensurate with experience
To apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Kristen Baldwin, Teen Programs Manager, at Kristen@suwn.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 18th at 5pm EDT. No phone calls, please.
Teen Programs Coordinator (Los Angeles, CA)
Position Summary
Under the Senior Program Manager's supervision, the Teen Programs Coordinator will support the delivery of Step Up's Teen Programs, serving up to 200 middle/high school age underserved girls from Los Angeles area schools.
Qualifications
- Education: BA in related field
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Experience working with youth
- Sensitivity and experience working with ethnically diverse and underserved communities
- Ability to build strong, lasting rapport with youth and their families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Teaching or public speaking experience/training is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver quality, professional work
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities
- Self-starter and fast-learner who does not require heavy supervision and copes well with change
- Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area
- Passion for women's social issues and interest in providing quality educational, enriching experiences to girls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and the Internet
- Knowledge of the college admissions process a plus
- Valid driver's license and insurance
- Willingness to work some weekends and evenings
Duties & Responsibilities
After-School, In-School, and Saturday Programming
- Execute programming, as directed by the Senior Program Manager, to reflect the Step Up mission and teen programs pillars. Activities include but are not limited to:
- College Tours
- College Prep Classes and Programs
- Arts Programming
- Career Preparation
- Health and Well-Being
- Internship Program
- Mentorship
- Coordinate supplies for all above listed programs.
- Provide programmatic in-class support, including oversight of activities of teen participants, Step Up volunteers, and instructors for 12 classes at any given time.
- Collaborate with school staff and Step Up instructors across multiple sites to deliver activity reports; track attendance, behavior, and performance through accurate record keeping.
- Know and enforce Step Up program expectations, policies, and protocols.
- Assist in ensuring that Step Up branding is consistent across program sites.
Youth/Family Relationship Coordination
- Act as day-to-day contact for youth, family, and school. (This includes weekly check-in calls to each teen participant.)
- Manage a strong relationship with each program participant and maintain regular contact with each participant's parent/guardian.
- Manage a portfolio for a minimum of 200 program participants.
- Create incentive programs for student behavior, attendance, performance and retention.
- Create an alumni circle program for graduating participants.
- Assist in family/youth/instructor intervention on a case-by-case basis.
- Manage recruitment and retention of participants in all programs.
- Manage parental involvement efforts through conducting regular parent meetings and orientations.
- Collect any documentation related to participants' family income, ethnicity, or other information required by funding sources.
- Collaborate with school staff to collect report cards, diplomas, and relevant test scores.
- Communicate with participants about special opportunities as needed.
- Organize, manage, and chaperone field trips and special events for program participants and volunteers.
- Communicate with program instructors and school staff about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues.
- Coordinate participant transportation as needed.
- Transport program participants as needed.
Volunteer Management
- Assist in volunteer appreciation and management, including directing and guiding volunteers by delegating and monitoring specific responsibilities and sending volunteer thank you notes.
- Support Teen Programs Committee through attendance at quarterly meetings and participation in volunteer trainings.
- Act as liaison between Step Up teens and their adult mentors.
Fill Date and Compensation
Immediate fill date. Salary range is $32,000 - $37,000 doe. Generous vacation time and health coverage.
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to angie@suwn.org. No phone calls, please.
Intern (Los Angeles, CA)
Opportunity
Seeking a highly-driven intern to assist in the execution of Step Up's programs for underserved teen girls. The intern will have an extraordinary opportunity to gain experience in many facets of nonprofit management and direct service programming including:
- Assisting in the coordination of after-school, in-school and Saturday programming focused on College & Career Development, Self-Esteem and Leadership and Health & Well-Being
- Interfacing with Step Up's varied constituents, including teen girls, school staff, parents, and volunteers
Commitment
Part-time internship for a minimum of 10 - 12 weeks. Internship will begin in August. Intern work hours are between 10am - 6pm, 2 to 4 days a week.
Compensation
Interns will be awarded a year's worth of Step Up membership at the Icon level (valued at $250). Icon level membership includes free admission to all of Step Up's professional development events.
Qualifications
- Strong people skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of organization, the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities
- Passion for women's and girls' social issues
- Mastery of Word and Excel
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Sensitivity with ethnically diverse and underserved communities
- Ability to build strong, lasting rapport with youth and their families
To apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to intern at Step Up to jamie@suwn.org.
