Youth Development and Engagement Manager, Mural Arts Program

Posted by on January 02, 2011

Youth Development and Engagement Manager

Job Summary

The art education department of the Mural Arts Program serves over 1,600 youth annually, many of whom are referred to our programs because they are truant, delinquent or adjudicated, through free out-of-school time art education programs in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.

The Youth Development and Engagement Manager will work with the Art Education Department to recruit youth into existing programming.  He or she will support additional opportunities for youth leadership and workforce development.  He or she will develop relationships and communication with students’ families, social service agencies, youth oriented organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and colleges and universities.  This person will support Mural Arts Program’s commitment to cultivating youth professional and personal growth.

Essential Responsibilities

Current Mural Arts Art Education Programming

* Orient, recruit, and maintain relationships with youth enrolling in MAP programming
* Develop systems for existing students to transition to other opportunities within the organization
* Connect students with counseling and crisis management resources

College/Career/Vocational Achievement

* Conduct needs assessments with youth
* Develop action plans for goal achievement with youth that includes educational, prevocational, employment programming, college access & career readiness support systems and training
* Work with other organizations, employers, schools, social service agencies, etc. to establish a network of job readiness and educational opportunities, workshops, and resources for young people
* Manage and oversee Youth Resource Center
* Develop network of advisors – professionals in various disciplines who are willing to provide informational interviews, shadowing, presentations, etc.
* Follow up with students after completion of workshops, etc. to ensure next steps in action plans are being taken

Alumni

* Develop systems to keep in contact with youth who transition out of MAP programming and ensure they are aware of opportunities at MAP
* Develop alumni network to serve as advisors to current youth and as advocates for art education
* Engage youth in arts advocacy programming through coordination of the Youth Advisory Board

Qualifications

* Minimum 3-5 years experience in an urban educational setting working with at risk, underserved youth
* Experience organizing and engaging youth around leadership opportunities and identifying resources around youth development
* Knowledge of best practices around youth development
* Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with college and career readiness organizations and initiatives
* MA/MS in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
* Ability to thrive in a high profile and high pressure environment
* Professionally and personally motivated
* Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment
* Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
* Drivers License required
* PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background Check, and FBI Background Check required prior to hire.

Salary: Competitive compensation, including health and dental benefits.

For more information about the Mural Arts Program, visit http://www.muralarts.org

To apply:  All applications must be received through the Mural Arts Program website at http://muralarts.org/node/85 Please upload a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and three references.

Deadline to apply: January 14, 2011.  Anticipated start February 2011

No phone calls please.