Future Opening: ANIMATION YOUTH PROGRAM FACILITATOR

The mission of Better Youth, Inc is to validate young people by developing life skills through mentoring and media arts training. Our flagship program, AIM-N-INSPIRE, is a high-powered media arts training experience for foster and community youth ages 16-24 that provides professional development, intensive training, and the opportunity to showcase created content to industry professionals.

The AIM program is in collaboration with Skydance Media and we are seeking an animation creative to deploy program curriculum in 3 sessions: PROGRAM SESSIONS (3 sessions)

• Facilitator Trainings: Late March - Early April
• Session One | Prof. Development Workshops | April 24 – June 9
• Session Two | Summer Training Intensives | June 19 – Sept. 1
• Session Three | Exhibition & Distribution | Sept. 11 – Dec. 9

This is a part-time job. Animation professionals or teachers looking to make an impact in the community and the opportunity to work alongside industry mentors, please send a resume or inquiry to Shawn Jackson at aim@betteryouth.org. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals encouraged to apply.

Pay is commensurate with experience but ranges from $30-$50/hr @ 6-8 hours per week plus prep time. Average cohort is 15-20 youth. The AIM-N-INSPIRE Animation lab will be facilitated online through ZOOM with 1 weekly in-person lab. The curriculum session guides are provided by Better Youth but we make room for contributions and creativity. Trauma informed trainings will be provided and a background (Livescan) check is mandatory with cost of service covered by Better Youth.

Must pass LiveScan criminal background check facilitated by the LA County Department. Must have 2 years of experience working with opportunity youth ages 16-24. Must have 2 years of experience facilitating workshops and/or trainings to communities of color. Negative Covid19 and/or proof of vaccination will be required.

Better Youth, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.