AmeriCorps positions, YESPhilly

Posted by on August 08, 2011

YESPhilly has AmeriCorps job openings!

The YESPhilly program combines an intensive academic skill-building curriculum that prepares students for the GED tests, and for post-secondary success with media arts courses that motivate students, access their creativity, and develop their technology literacy skills.  These are complemented by counseling services, and college and career readiness supports, which help students make key changes that put them on the path to success.   Our skill-focused classes are small, designed to engage students’ interest, and provide rigorous and differentiated instruction.   YESPhilly’s media arts courses are an essential element of student engagement—the place where they can express themselves, and stay motivated to complete their education.  Media arts projects—including documentary and animated videos, promotional materials, murals, and other artwork help students become proficient users of technology as a tool for communications, research, problem-solving, career readiness, and enrich students’ academic studies, and expand their understanding of social, ethical and human issues.  We will be hiring three full-time AmeriCorps members ASAP!

For further information visit http://www.yesphilly.org

To apply email resume and cover letter to tfrome@yesphilly.org.  Do not call us to apply!

Member Duties: AmeriCorps members must to demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient with computers, able to participate as a team member, and to serve as a mature, productive and professional role model for youth.  Experience working with urban young adults preferred.
Instructional Assistants (1) will provide academic instruction to students whose instructional needs are different from the majority of students at YES.  This includes working with/assisting academic instructors and leading tutoring labs for students who come to YES with low literacy and math levels, as well as for students who are close to earning their GEDs, or have attained their GEDs and need to prepare for non-remedial college classes.   We seek motivated, energetic individuals with experience tutoring or teaching young adults. Good communication and computer skills required.

Media Arts Studio Coordinators (2) will work with YESPhilly’s media arts team, to develop and teach a web design/digital animation course, and an audio production/digital broadcast course.  Studio coordinators will work with the media arts director to develop and implement  hands-on,  project-based studio courses that complement YES’ video production, graphic design and mural/fine arts curriculum.   We seek motivated, creative, energetic individuals with familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, FinalCutPro, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and audio engineering and software such as Pro Tools and Reason and experience working with urban young adults.  Good communication and computer skills required.

Program Benefits:  $1,250 monthly stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Training

Terms:  Starting ASAP Full time, year-round position, Monday–Friday,  primary duties 9 am and 3 pm

Service Areas:  Education, Media Arts, Technology

Skills:  Teaching/tutoring, youth development, computers/technology, web design, digital animation,  sound production, music production, general organizational skills