Media Activity Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) is a youth development program that connects Brooklyn College to local neighborhoods through a wide range of after-school programming and extracurricular initiatives in under-resourced public schools and at our Brooklyn College Arts Lab (BCAL). We are committed to providing high-quality, holistic, and interdisciplinary activities, diligently crafted, to empower students and support their unique academic and social-emotional needs. BCCP is seeking a part-time Media Activity Specialist to work with middle school students during after-school hours. The staff will develop and lead structured, hands-on projects such as short video documentaries, journalism, animation, and photography, centered on youth interests. The goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to become engaged and informed community members and leaders.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience facilitating activities with youth after-school
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for youth development

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and Facilitate Activities: Create and lead engaging activities based on youth interests including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, community advocacy, education, mental health, etc.
Mentorship and Guidance: Build strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop leadership skills.
Support Educational Growth: Assist students with schoolwork and integrate these leadership activities into their overall educational development.
Project Documentation: Document student progress and projects to showcase at events like the agency’s annual Artsfest and other youth conferences.
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training to enhance your skills in youth development and leadership education.
Safety and Supervision: Work with program staff to maintain a safe environment for all participants, assisting with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, and activities.
Other duties as assigned.