Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Position Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Media Arts Activity Specialist to oversee and guide a group of teens in exploring the world of media. The club leader will be responsible for organizing club activities, facilitating discussions, teaching media industry techniques, and creating a collaborative environment for club members. This role requires strong communication skills, an interest in media, and the ability to inspire and mentor youth through media arts.
Schedule: Seasonal program runs for 8 weeks. Scheduled for up to 15 hours per week.
Hourly Rate: $19.00

• Plan and lead regular meetings and activities for the media club, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all members.
• Facilitate workshops, including storytelling, interviewing techniques, video editing, and audio production.
• Teach and guide club members in the use of equipment, software, and recording techniques.
• Help club members develop their ideas and assist with scriptwriting, formatting, and treatments.
• Provide feedback and constructive criticism to club members to improve their skills and content quality.
• Organize guest speakers and industry professionals to share their experiences and provide insights into the media field.
• Encourage club members to explore different styles, and formats, and foster a creative and diverse media community.
• Collaborate with club members to create and produce content, offering guidance on audio editing, sound design, and post-production.
• Support club members in promoting their content through various channels, including social media, and local events.
• Encourage participants to explore their creativity, experiment with different topics, and personalize their production.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment during podcast activities, following all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with other specialists and instructors to share ideas, resources, and best practices.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, restocking materials as needed.
• Provide guidance and support in organizing exhibitions or displays to showcase participants' work.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and workshops, seeking feedback from participants and making necessary adjustments.
• Promote and market content through various channels, including social media, flyers, and community outreach initiatives.
• Support the coordination of a showcase Family & Friends event highlighting youth achievements, artifacts and/or performances in specialty area
• Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources
• Serve as a role model to youth, always maintaining professionalism and preparedness.
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement.
• Participate in pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE is preferred
• Willingness to learn & continue learning and developing through this role
• Demonstrated sensitivity & respect of teenagers and young adults, and your community
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable using technology ie. Smartphones, email accounts, Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs
• Able to work at least one weekend day on a rotating schedule.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.