Communications Coordinator, Out of School Time Resource Center at Penn

Posted by on November 26, 2004

[emailed 11/19/2004]

OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCE CENTER (OSTRC)
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

SUMMARY

The Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) is housed in the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work?s Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy (CRYSP). Its purpose is to provide resources to out-of-school time (OST) staff, evaluate those resources, and increase their impact on staff, programs, and students.

The OSTRC seeks a part-time, permanent Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator supports the project operations in a variety of ways. This individual develops and disseminates resource directories, manages a Listserve and website, and implements initiatives to connect existing networks with staff and to one another.

REPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Research, develop, and disseminate resource directories
Manage, create, and distribute messages through the OSTRC Listserve
Manage the OSTRC website including gathering and formatting information
Research and help OSTRC staff access diverse OSTRC resources
Other administrative and programmatic duties as necessary
Other administrative and programmatic duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in education, social work, children?s policy, child welfare, or related field
2-3 years of related experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Self-direction and motivation
Interest in taking on new projects and initiatives
Familiarity with out-of-school time programming

To apply for this position or for more information, please contact:

Nancy Peter, M.Ed.
Director, Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy
University of Pennsylvania
3815 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6179
Phone: (215) 898-0640
Fax: (215) 573-2791
Email: npeter@ssw.upenn.edu
Webpage: <a href="http://www.ssw.upenn.edu/ostrc">http://www.ssw.upenn.edu/ostrc</a>