From: Guacaipuro (rebboysf@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Aug 01 2002 - 12:32:07 EDT
>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM COORDINATOR
>Accepting applications through August 16, 2002
>
>Mission
>Kids First is a multiracial organization working to create opportunities
for
>Oakland youth to become visionary leaders capable of transforming our
>schools and communities - through advocacy, alliance building, creative
>arts, and leadership training. Realizing the struggle for justice is
bigger
>than any one person or organization we organize across race, age and
>neighborhood, to build our collective power and increase our ability to
win
>lasting changes that positively impact our lives.
>
>Position Description
>Kids First is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to develop our youth
>organizing program, REAL HARD (Representing Educated Active Leaders
Having
>A Righteous Dream). The Program Coordinator will supervise 15 Youth
>Organizers, develop a curriculum workplan and support the youth in the
>creation and implementation of a youth-defined campaign. The Program
>Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and Youth
>Membership Coordinator to set goals and a reasonable timeline for the
>program. The Program Coordinator must be open to working as a team,
creating
>new models of organizing, and committed to putting vision into real
>practice.
>
>Program Coordinator Responsibilities
>ÿ Responsible for supporting Youth Organizers and Youth Members to work
>together and recruit other youth in the implementation of a youth-led
>campaign for educational justice.
>ÿ Responsible for developing, researching and documenting curriculum that
>provides a foundation for youth to become effective organizers
>incorporating youth development, creative arts, culture and hip hop.
>ÿ Responsible for program related administrative work
>ÿ Support Youth Organizers to develop and distribute quarterly
newsletters,
>performance workshops, and a compilation CD.
>ÿ Support the Membership Coordinator to coordinate monthly membership
>meetings and events.
>ÿ Work with Youth Organizers to set up three REAL HARD student chapters at
>select high schools
>
>Minimum Requirements
>Experience working with Oakland schools and community
>Experience with both youth development and youth organizing practices
>Detail-oriented, innovative and skilled at working as a part of a team
>Effective communicator with strong writing skills, phone and
organizational
>skills
>Proficiency in word processing, database and spreadsheet programs
desirable
>(on a Mac).
>CA drivers license and access to an automobile helpful
>Committed to unlearning and ending all forms of oppression
>
>Salary:
>Salary range from $30,000 35,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
>Employer provided health and dental benefits, staff development resources
>and training, and vacation benefits.
>
>Send resume and cover letter to:
>Kim Miyoshi, Executive Director
>kim@kidsfirstoakland.org
>Kids First, 1625 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612
>Phone: 510-452-2043 Fax: 510-452-2075
>
>
>
>--
>Kim Miyoshi
>Executive Director
>Kids First
>1625 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
>ph: 510-452-2043
>fax: 510-452-2075
>
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