Oakwood Techniques Program Assistant

Oakwood Community Center Job Title:

Oakwood Techniques Program Assistant Reports to:

Program Coordinator Status:

Part Time during the school year (Mid August-Mid- June) 25 hours per week. Must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-6:30pm

Summer:

Full Time (Mid-June-Mid-August) 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday Rate:

$20 per hour

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Oakwood Community Center is looking for someone passionate about youth arts education to join Oakwood Techniques as our Program Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside our Youth Programs Coordinator in running our youth performing arts program as it continues to grow. The ideal candidate is someone upbeat with a positive attitude. Someone who is enthusiastic about serving in a community that has a historically underserved population. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a willingness to cultivate an environment rich in diversity, equity, and inclusion while exploring the power of arts education in youth. Responsibilities Assist in the planning, implementation, support, and evaluation of Oakwood Techniques After School and Summer Theatre program. Work with the Program Coordinator & Guest Teaching Artists to provide trauma informed arts education to students Document students' daily experience (i.e. attendance, behavior, workshops attended, performance progress, etc.) Ongoing parent engagement & communication Additional Community Center duties as assigned including but not limited to: help with mailings, basic building maintenance, community outreach, etc. Create dynamic social media posts to promote programs Administrative work as assigned by the Program Coordinator Uphold Oakwood Community Center's mission to bring neighbors together and build bridges among grassroots organizations in the city of Troy, New York Requirements and Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Experience working with youth in under invested communities Desire to learn how to manage complex arts education programming High levels of integrity, honesty, good judgment, respect and discretion in communication with constituents and stakeholders at all levels including students and parents Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to work some weekend and evening hours Candidates with experience studying and/or teaching performing arts (ideally acting, theatre, dance and/or music) will be highly considered. Oakwood Community Center is an arts and cultural hub at the gateway of Hillside North. Our mission is to provide a safe & nourishing space where strangers become neighbors & neighbors work together for the common good. We do this by maintaining our historical building on the corner of Hoosick & 10th street in Troy NY. Please email resume and cover letter to info@oakwoodcommunitycenter.org

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person