Media Education Associate

City of New York • New York City, NY

6d

About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Major Responsibilities - Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate the daily operations of a recreation center media lab. - Plan, develop and conduct high-quality digital learning workshops and classes with a focus on multimedia, workforce development and academic enrichment. - Provide solid digital learning opportunities for children, teenagers, adults and seniors, with an emphasis on computer literacy, community engagement and/or leisure activity. - Leverage digital media tools to inspire Media Education students and media lab users to “create with purpose” and become active members of their communities and societies at large. - Work with Media Education administration to sustain and develop partnerships with community-based organizations, as well as with nonprofit, education, arts, media and higher education networks to increase engagement. - Attend staff development and provide leadership, training and expertise to other Media Education staff, volunteers and interns. - Build technology instructional resources based on expertise. - Maintain and enforce media lab policies and procedures, including inventory tracking. - Monitor and track center members and youth program participation and inventory.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of a recreation center media lab.
• Plan, develop and conduct high-quality digital learning workshops and classes with a focus on multimedia, workforce development and academic enrichment.
• Provide solid digital learning opportunities for children, teenagers, adults and seniors, with an emphasis on computer literacy, community engagement and/or leisure activity.
• Leverage digital media tools to inspire Media Education students and media lab users to “create with purpose” and become active members of their communities and societies at large.
• Work with Media Education administration to sustain and develop partnerships with community-based organizations, as well as with nonprofit, education, arts, media and higher education networks to increase engagement.
• Attend staff development and provide leadership, training and expertise to other Media Education staff, volunteers and interns.
• Build technology instructional resources based on expertise.
• Maintain and enforce media lab policies and procedures, including inventory tracking.
• Monitor and track center members and youth program participation and inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees