Chess Support Coordinator Position, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships

Posted by on June 25, 2012

Chess Support Coordinator Position, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships Philadelphia

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep Philadelphia youth (K-12) safe and active after school. The Chess Support Coordinator serves our city’s students by supporting the Director of Chess Programs in maintaining ASAP’s centerpiece initiative – the Philadelphia Youth Chess Challenge – currently at 227 chess clubs citywide. Duties include:

• Supporting existing clubs through periodic site visits, phone calls, weekly email, and by providing chess materials
• Outreach: recruiting new organizations and individuals into the Chess Challenge and facilitating trainings for new chess club leaders
• Mentor Program: recruiting, placing, and managing 10-15 high school “chess mentors” as they provide instruction and inspiration to students at existing middle and elementary clubs
• Tracking the college application progress of chess-playing high school seniors for chess scholarship recognition
• Maintaining relationships with partner organizations such as the Philadelphia School District, afterschool programming providers, the Free Library, etc.
• Organizing and operating regular events and tournaments for up to 250 students
• Collecting data about chess events, student progress, and chess clubs
• Assisting ASAP’s Director of Chess Programs with operating the Chess League, etc.

ASAP is a small organization, and the atmosphere is fast-paced and collaborative. We seek colleagues who are excited about working as part of a team to affect the lives of the city’s youth. Qualifications include the following: a college degree, ability to multi-task, a detail-oriented approach, strong writing skills, and an outgoing personality. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of chess is preferred. The job requires a flexible schedule—some evenings and weekends are involved.

Salary is commensurate with experience and comes with a generous benefits package. Please send cover letter, references and resume to Ben Cooper at [email protected]

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