At-Promise Youth Wordslinger (Creative Writing Facilitator)

916 Ink•Sacramento, CA

15d•$20

About The Position

The At-Promise Youth Wordslinger provides high-quality literary arts education through facilitating 916 Ink’s At Promise youth "Find Your Voice" Creative Writing Workshop curriculum in at-promise classrooms, afterschool and field trip settings for students in grades 3-12.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of two years of administrative work experience in a fast-paced organization
Minimum of two years of experience working with youth
Minimum of two years of experience working in at-promise environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in order to analyze data and solve problems
Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to 916 Ink’s mission, vision and core values
Demonstrated ability to perform all tasks with strong attention to detail
Must be able to take direction and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to changing worksite conditions
Demonstrated ability or track record for establishing strong internal and external working/professional relationships
Must be able to work in a collaborative team-driven environment
Must have ability to work a flexible, yet demanding schedule including nights and weekends
Must be able to travel frequently
Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. If you drive your own automobile on company related business, must show evidence of current automobile insurance
Provide evidence of ability to live/work in the United States
Provide evidence that you’re 18 years of age or older
Must satisfactorily pass criminal background and professional employment background checks
Must be available between 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM four or more days out of the work week.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and prepared with all materials necessary to conduct workshop at site
Ensure that classroom set up is complete before students arrive
Direct and communicate with all volunteers on program needs and deadlines
Report any volunteer issues to Programming staff
Adhering to the workshop timelines and curricula so that all necessary activities take place in each workshop.
Modeling workshop method and observance of workshop guidelines as an active participant, writing and sharing alongside students
Presenting reading samples, encouraging discussion and active listening to ensure workshop participants receive quality instruction
Providing appropriate feedback within workshop method, while facilitating student introduction to literary devices, vocabulary, writing genres, poetry forms and new reading material
Model, lead, and maintain a respectful class environment using kindness and consistent boundaries, following 916 Ink’s classroom management guidelines
Interacting professionally with teachers, administrative staff, parents and 916 Ink Volunteers fostering positive ongoing relationships with school site staff and parents
Upon completion of program, Wordslingers are responsible to facilitate and emcee Book Release Parties
Track student attendance
Manage student record collection (includes all enrollment and evaluation documents) and ensure Programming staff receive all paper records
Manage digital program manuscript and ensure all student edits, revisions and corrections are made in document throughout program
Ensure students receive information about book release party dates and locations, and any upcoming writing opportunities
Meet all production deadlines set by Production Coordinator
Participate in monthly staff meetings
Attend required training and professional development sessions as needed
Train new At-Promise Youth Wordslingers and volunteers as needed
Other job-related duties as assigned