Employment Opportunities Manager, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted by on November 15, 2010

Employment Opportunities Manager, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Last day to apply: November 30, 2010

Description:
Employment Opportunities Manager

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, is a unique joint venture between the City of Philadelphia and the Mural Arts Advocates, a 501(c)(3) non-profit is the nation’s largest public art initiatives of its kind and has led Philadelphia to be recognized internationally as the “Mural Capital of the World.” The mission is to engage in art education and community public art collaborations, and to increase public access to art. Since the Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as the Anti-Graffiti Network, over 3,000 murals have been created and over 20,000 under served youth in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia have received free art education.

The Restorative Justice Department provides comprehensive services for adjudicated youth and formerly incarcerated adults, as we believe the most crucial element in addressing our rising crime rates, crowded prisons, and incidences of recidivism is to act preventatively and provide real opportunities for all individuals to participate in society in meaningful ways. We believe in the capacity of mural-making and skill-building programs led by practicing professionals to increase opportunity, reduce stigma against individuals involved in the criminal justice system, prevent recidivism, and break cycles of crime and violence. Our programs provide community members involved in the criminal justice system with constructive skill building opportunities and creative alternatives for self-expression to deter engagement in crime and provide avenues to a richer and more fulfilling quality of life.

General Description

The Employment Opportunities Manager provides resources, referrals, and job skills training and mentoring to clients in the Guild program. The Guild program is a job training program for adults who have criminal records and limited ability to seek and maintain employment. This position is responsible for establishing contacts and relationships with potential employers and community agencies, and preparing and facilitating job and training opportunities for Guild members.

This is a part time position.

Duties include:

• Managing Employer and Community Resources
• Establish and maintain contacts with prospective employers by calling and/or visiting at least monthly
• Create a curriculum relevant to program and client needs for job readiness class
• Locate and provide clients with referrals to job training and/or educational programs that are appropriate for the client
• Ensure program is in compliance with all necessary funder requirements
• Maintain communication with program director and social workers, update as to progress of clients
• Follow up with clients after jobs and/or training is obtained to ensure success
• Attend meetings as scheduled with stakeholders and evaluators
Record Keeping
• Fill out personal timesheet and deliver to supervisor on time
• Provide weekly updates with attendance, weekly plans, and referrals and resources to Restorative Justice Director
• Maintain individual files on each client with progress and outcomes

Reports to:
Director of Restorative Justice Program.

Knowledge & Skills

Four-year degree in social work or related field strongly recommended. Criminal and Child Abuse background check and valid PA driver’s license required.

Ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, written, and communication skills. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, and internet utilization is necessary.
Strong teaching skills and ability to work with high risk populations are required. Candidate will work collaboratively and individually and must be able to resolve conflicts, exhibit flexibility and creativity, and pay attention to detail.

Pay

$30/hour for up to 20 hours a week.

For further information on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, please visit http://www.muralarts.org.

How to Apply:
Please submit an online application to http://muralarts.org/about/jobs-volunteers/job-application specifying you are applying for the position of “Employment Opportunity Manager” and upload your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Deadline to apply: November 30, 2010. No phone calls please.

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