Educator & Teaching Artist, Hip Hop 4 Life, Brooklyn, NY

Educator & Teaching Artist

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Application deadline: August 9, 2013
Posted by: Hip Hop 4 Life

DESCRIPTION

Hip Hop 4 Life is seeking engaging, organized, and creative educators interested in facilitating life skills, personal development, professional development, college readiness, and/or health awareness workshops to elementary, middle and high school youth. Hip Hop 4 Life's curriculum is designed to develop and enhance self-esteem, confidence, decision-making, conflict resolution skills, etiquette, goal-setting, healthy eating and exercise. Workshops range from 2-3 hours in length.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A strong passion for educating young people via creative methodology

- Bachelors degree required, Master's Degree preferred, in the areas of Education, Health or the Arts.

- A minimum of two (2) years of teaching and/or strong youth development experience, with elementary, middle and/or high school youth in a school day or after-school setting.

(NYC experience preferred)

- A current (no earlier than three years) background clearance verification with the NYC Department of Education.

- A flexible schedule and open availability to teach multiple workshops per week (some Saturdays) from September through June, and to attend weekly staff meetings. NOTE: Applicant must be available for hire by late August, and able to commit to the entire school year (September 1, 2013 – July 1, 2014)

- Experience in creating lesson plans and facilitating a variety of hands-on, interactive workshops, with the ability to follow a curriculum

- Ability to effectively recruit and retain student participants as needed throughout the school year.

- Strong organization and administrative skills are a must. Applicants must be self-starters, highly detail-oriented, diligent, able to adapt easily to change, and able to work in a high-paced environment.

Accessible resources and/or expansive knowledge of free or low-cost activities for youth in the NYC area.

Multi-language skills and experience with teaching the Special Education population are a strong plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as positive, engaging and interactive role models for at-risk young men and young women.

Learn and facilitate the Hip Hop 4 Life program curricula.

Utilize your background (performing arts, visual arts, writing, athletics) to create adaptable lesson plans and special projects/activities for students. Each program club must complete multiple projects and a community service endeavor by the end of the school year.

Complete and submit Department of Education paperwork (attendance logs and reports, field logs and lesson plans) in entirety.

Identify and coordinate program-related, educational outings/field trips for young people

Complete and submit mid-year and final reports to be used by Hip Hop 4 Life and Department of Education Staff

Attend off site Department of Education meetings/trainings as needed.

Flexibility to travel within all 5 boroughs of New York City and immediate regions (i.e. Yonkers; New Jersey).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Extensive training and review of Hip Hop 4 Life policies and procedures are required for all hired educators. Professional development opportunities will also be offered, free-of-charge, to all hired educators.

Please visit www.hiphop4lifeonline.com for specific youth program club descriptions and more information about Hip Hop 4 Life.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Asia Sutherland, Program Manager, atjobs@hiphop4lifeonline.com. Include "Idealist.org Educator/Teaching Artist" in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Youth Program Associate, Urban Initiatives, Chicago, IL

Youth Program Associate

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Application deadline: June 30, 2013
Posted by: Urban Initiatives

OVERVIEW

For 10 years, Urban Initiatives has run a health and education soccer program for second through fourth grade boys and girls in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in underserved communities. Urban Initiatives is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation that was established in 2003 through a grassroots effort by two CPS teachers, the school in which they worked, and the parents of their students in order to boost their physical fitness, health education, academic performance, and character development. Urban Initiatives believes in sports-based youth development and the importance of providing safe spaces for children to learn and grow. Urban Initiatives takes a whole child approach to development in order to provide children, who have the odds stacked against them, with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Urban Initiatives is offering an AmeriCorps Member / Youth Program Associate for the 2013/2014 service term. Urban Initiatives is a Chicago based nonprofit organization that runs a health and education soccer program in 24 Chicago Public Schools and has grown tremendously over the years. The Program Associate will have the opportunity to work with the senior staff in a casual, collaborative working environment and will provide direct service through assistant coaching and parent outreach at four school sites in underserved Chicago communities. To learn more about Urban Initiatives check out www.urbaninitiatives.org.

Full-time Hours: In season, typically M-Th; 7:30 AM-3:30 PM and F; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Out of season, typically M-F; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Members are required to work a minimum of 1700 hours or approximately 40 hours per week during the 10-month service term.

Stipend: The program will offer to the member a living stipend of $14,000, training and professional development opportunities. Upon the completion of the service term and the required 1700 worked hours; the member will become eligible for a $5,550 education award.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Program Associate dedicates his/her time to overseeing Work to Play Program quality. Additionally, the Youth Program Associate assists with implementation of the Take the Lead Program as well as Healthy Places activities at one partner school one day a week.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Work to Play Program implementation at 5 school sites
• Be the liaison between the schools and the UI office
• Know all contents of the Work to Play Program Booklet including games, lessons, main points, health and character information, as well as administrative documents – also assist in ongoing program development by making suggestions for enhancements
• Support programming by serving as Assistant Coach while at program sessions at each school every week
• Oversee field trips, seasonal team parties and Service Learning Projects at each of your school sites
• Other direct service includes assisting with program-related events, paperwork dissemination/collection, snack delivery, program evaluation, and other support
• Take photos, videos, and record success stories to be posted on the UI blog or shared/written about in newsletters
• Implement UI's parent outreach plan at all schools and track parent participation through activities such as parent meetings, parent letters, handouts, phone calls, invitations, field trips, etc.
• Assist Program Manager with On-Site Program Director Evaluations
• Participate in required staff meetings, staff development sessions and trainings
• Identify and build relationships within the school communities of the schools served
• Identify and reach out to potential program partners
• Support one partner with more in-depth intervention through the Healthy Places Project
• Support the Take the Lead Program by assisting with leadership retreats and facilitating monthly school-based meetings
• Other responsibilities as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status
• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter
• Computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some night and weekends may be required)
• Access to a personal laptop computer (preferred)
• Spanish speaking (a plus)
• Regular access to a car (required)
• Criminal History Check (required)

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by email. Your application should include your email address, a copy of your resume, as well as a cover letter describing any related experience and an explanation as to why you think you would make a great Program Associate. A personal interview will be required. Send applications to:

Tom LaClair
Urban Initiatives
650 West Lake Street, #340
Chicago, IL 60661
E-mail: thomas.laclair@urbaninitiatives.org

South Counties Regional Director, Girl Scouts, DuPont, WA

South Counties Regional Director

Posted on: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Girl Scouts of Western Washington

DESCRIPTION

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to building future leaders who are committed to making the world a better place. Given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self- confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts provides these opportunities through fun, girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. In the model of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), the activities we do in Girl Scouts and the way that we do them result in outcomes that empower girls to become leaders. Girls can participate in Girl Scouts in a number of ways: As part of a troop, attending a series of programs, events or even travel! Volunteers can support the development of these future leaders either directly or by supporting other volunteers.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking a Regional Director to direct and oversee the implementation of an integrated strategy of regional programming, recruitment, volunteer support and retention for our members in a region that includes Pierce, Thurston, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis Counties. They oversee a cross-functional team that ensures that Girl Scouts is marketed and accessible to girls and adult volunteers. The Regional Director ensures that Girl Scouts offers fulfilling, fun, and flexible experiences for the diverse communities of girls and volunteers in their region.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an excellent health benefits package and generous paid leave.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. Girl Scouts is a welcoming, inclusive organization. Girl Scouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary

Responsible for leading a team that will ensure participating Girl Scouts experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization's strategic plan and program initiatives, and when possible link to National Program Portfolio, such as Journeys.
Responsible for implementing and overseeing the organization's recruitment plans and volunteer support to troops and other girl programs that achieves the annual goals in the region.
Direct the on-going development and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) regional programming to members; by utilizing community input and volunteer participation that strengthens girl centric programming that provides flexible options for participation.
Supervise assigned staff. Recruit, interview, hire, provide training, and development as appropriate, evaluate, counsel, provide conflict management and discipline as needed, and terminate if necessary. Provide regular one-on-one meetings with staff to ensure goal achievement and timely support to volunteers, conduct staff team meetings. Support staff retention and professional growth.
Actively collaborate with other departments. Engage in open-dialogue, continuous learning, and timely follow-up action.
Provide and ensure superior customer service is delivered through interactive and timely communication with internal and external customers, Girl Scout members and families, co-workers, and community members and contacts. One of the key measurements of successful Girl Scout customer service includes the timely placement of girls and volunteers into troops or other programs.
Create and manage the regional budget that supports the region's goals and work plans.
Direct, advise and coach staff in the managing of volunteer conflicts. Interceding to mediation, when required. Consult and update Vice President of Membership or others, as necessary.

Secondary

Assist Fund Development staff in the identification and cultivation of key volunteers, donors and corporations that strengthens community partnerships that are mission-aligned.
Place a high priority on building relationships within targeted communities, by becoming actively involved and knowledgeable of our diverse racial and ethnic communities. Support the development of cultural competency in staff.
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum three years' experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
• Minimum four years' experience supervising employees.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
• Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans.
• Excellent customer experience/service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
• Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org / the email address above indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your email.

Regional Director, Girl Scouts, Bellevue, WA

King County Regional Director

Posted on: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Girl Scouts of Western Washington

DESCRIPTION

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to building future leaders who are committed to making the world a better place. Given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self- confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts provides these opportunities through fun, girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. In the model of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), the activities we do in Girl Scouts and the way that we do them result in outcomes that empower girls to become leaders. Girls can participate in Girl Scouts in a number of ways: As part of a troop, attending a series of programs, events or even travel! Volunteers can support the development of these future leaders either directly or by supporting other volunteers.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking a Regional Director to direct and oversee the implementation of an integrated strategy of regional programming, recruitment, volunteer support and retention in King County. They oversee a cross-functional team that ensures that Girl Scouts is marketed and accessible to girls and adult volunteers. The Regional Director ensures that Girl Scouts offers fulfilling, fun, and flexible experiences for the diverse communities of girls and volunteers in King County.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an excellent health benefits package and generous paid leave.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. Girl Scouts is a welcoming, inclusive organization. Girl Scouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary

Responsible for leading a team that will ensure participating Girl Scouts experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization's strategic plan and program initiatives, and when possible link to National Program Portfolio, such as Journeys.
Responsible for implementing and overseeing the organization's recruitment plans and volunteer support to troops and other girl programs that achieves the annual goals in the region.
Direct the on-going development and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) regional programming to members; by utilizing community input and volunteer participation that strengthens girl centric programming that provides flexible options for participation.
Supervise assigned staff. Recruit, interview, hire, provide training, and development as appropriate, evaluate, counsel, provide conflict management and discipline as needed, and terminate if necessary. Provide regular one-on-one meetings with staff to ensure goal achievement and timely support to volunteers, conduct staff team meetings. Support staff retention and professional growth.
Actively collaborate with other departments. Engage in open-dialogue, continuous learning, and timely follow-up action.
Provide and ensure superior customer service is delivered through interactive and timely communication with internal and external customers, Girl Scout members and families, co-workers, and community members and contacts. One of the key measurements of successful Girl Scout customer service includes the timely placement of girls and volunteers into troops or other programs.
Create and manage the regional budget that supports the region's goals and work plans.
Direct, advise and coach staff in the managing of volunteer conflicts. Interceding to mediation, when required. Consult and update Vice President of Membership or others, as necessary.

Secondary

Assist Fund Development staff in the identification and cultivation of key volunteers, donors and corporations that strengthens community partnerships that are mission-aligned.
Place a high priority on building relationships within targeted communities, by becoming actively involved and knowledgeable of our diverse racial and ethnic communities. Support the development of cultural competency in staff.
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum three years' experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
• Minimum four years' experience supervising employees.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
• Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans.
• Excellent customer experience/service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
• Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org / the email address above indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your e-mail.

Internships, Break the Cycle, Washington, DC

Internships

Looking to start a career in education, youth development, policy, PR or nonprofit fundraising and management? Want to help change the world?

Break the Cycle is seeking interns to join our team of energetic professionals in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia! This is not a filing job. Gain hands-on experience that is practical and looks great on your résumé.

Break the Cycle interns build skills that can be applied to careers in the education, legislative, nonprofit and corporate sectors. We offer a casual, friendly work environment where interns are encouraged to contribute and learn. Internships are available for 3 - 12 months. Please refer to the listings below (by city).

District of Columbia

Research & Policy Intern

Research and Policy Interns gain hands-on experience working with Policy and Technical Assistance staff.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching  and analyzing state and local laws related to dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Contributing to the development of written products to assist schools and community-based organizations improve their response to young survivors of abuse.
• Examining and categorizing relevant studies to support the work of the Training and Policy Departments.

Applicants MUST be currently enrolled or have completed graduate school.

Training & Library Intern

Training Library Interns work directly with the Training and Technical Assistance staff to develop a comprehensive, organized training resources library.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with training department staff to design an effective and efficient training resources library.
• Identifying, interpreting and organizing articles, studies, PowerPoint presentations and other resources that we use in our training programs.
• Assisting in developing a bank of research-based statistics for use by Break the Cycle staff in presentations and trainings.
• Assisting in interpreting relevant studies and developing bibliographies and resource lists to support the work of the training department.

Legal Intern

Legal Interns gain hands-on legal and public policy experience with a law-based, domestic violence organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting Staff Attorneys in the delivery of free legal services to young victims of dating abuse, including client intake, safety planning, case preparation, court accompaniment and drafting legal documents.
• Conducting legal, legislative and policy research with the aim to write on various domestic violence, family, criminal and general public interest law issues.
• Assisting with the creation of advocacy and educational materials.
• Responding to requests for help and maintaining our nationwide referral system.

Policy Intern

Policy Interns gain hands-on public policy experience working with Policy and Technical Assistance staff.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting legislative and policy research.
• Drafting legislative and administrative policies.
• Creating advocacy and educational materials for policy-makers, service providers, schools and community members.
• Participating in lobby visits with the DC City Council and the U.S. Congress. 

How to Get Started

This is an unpaid internship program. Undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, are welcome to apply. Generally-speaking, we ask interns to commit a minimum of 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week for part-time status and 20-40 hours a week for full-time status.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email or mail a cover letter and résumé to:

In Washington, DC:

Break the Cycle Internship Program
P.O. Box 21034
Washington, DC 20009
Email: dc.intern@breakthecycle.org

Internships, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Internships

Looking to start a career in education, youth development, policy, PR or nonprofit fundraising and management? Want to help change the world?

Break the Cycle is seeking interns to join our team of energetic professionals in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia! This is not a filing job. Gain hands-on experience that is practical and looks great on your résumé.

Break the Cycle interns build skills that can be applied to careers in the education, legislative, nonprofit and corporate sectors. We offer a casual, friendly work environment where interns are encouraged to contribute and learn. Internships are available for 3 - 12 months. Please refer to the listings below (by city).

Los Angeles

Programs Intern

Program Interns help deliver Break the Cycle services to youth. Interns receive training on domestic and dating violence, Break the Cycle's services and other relevant areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and updating educational materials.
• Responding to requests for help, including maintaining our nationwide referral system.
• Developing web content for loveisrespect.org.
• Assisting with research projects, community outreach and other support as needed.

Social/Digital Media Intern

Social/Digital Media Interns help develop and manage Break the Cycle's extensive online/social/digital media presence in real time. Supporting the Director of Youth Programs and Digital Strategies Coordinator, Social/Digital Interns have the opportunity to directly impact a leading national nonprofit's efforts to engage young people in innovative and creative ways.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing and expanding Break the Cycle's social media presence.
• Creating teen friendly web content, blogs and help resources.
• Crafting digital media content for YouTube and online advertising.
• Assisting communications staff with various PR projects.
• Supporting other graphic design projects as needed (depending on experience).
• Assisting staff in developing new marketing strategies to grow our audience and donor base.

Experience using Adobe Suite and Drupal web platforms is desired.

Note: Break the Cycle is willing to consider applicants outside of the Los Angeles area IF they are United States citizens and are able to commit to "remote" work requirements.

Development Intern: Donor Relations

Donor Relations Interns learn what it takes for a nonprofit organization to maintain sustaining support from individual donors as well as gain experience in promotion and fundraising for Break the Cycle.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with Break the Cycle events, including logistics, silent auction coordination and PR.
• Individual donor research and outreach.
• Assisting with other fundraising and community relation efforts including our volunteer program, press kits, data entry, social media outlets and other duties as needed.

Development Intern: Grants & Research

Development: Grants and Research Interns learn what it takes to fundraise, write grants and conduct research for a national nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching foundation and corporation funding opportunities that fit with Break the Cycle’s mission and work to end dating abuse.
• Filtering funding opportunities.
• Working directly with the Foundation & Government Relations Specialist in developing and submitting grant applications.
• Performing literal and statistical research on dating and domestic violence trends, prevalence rates and percentages.
• Researching various forums for factual and statistical information.

Non-profit Management Intern

Management Interns participate in all facets of nonprofit management, working side-by-side with Break the Cycle's Executive Director.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research on organizational best practices and policies.
• Preparing reports and communications for management team.
• Assisting with logistics and planning for board, staff, donor and community meetings.
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

How to Get Started

This is an unpaid internship program. Undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, are welcome to apply. Generally-speaking, we ask interns to commit a minimum of 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week for part-time status and 20-40 hours a week for full-time status.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email or mail a cover letter and résumé to:

In Los Angeles, CA: Break the Cycle Internship Program 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Email: la.intern@breakthecycle.org