About Project: Think Different
Project: Think Different is an empowerment media non-profit organization
that uses the arts and popular culture media to increase the power of voices
in civic dialogue and participation to ensure equity and fairness. We use
music, film and video as an organizing tool to reach those disengaged and to
inspire them to "think differently" about their ability to create positive
change in their lives, communities, and society at large. Project: Think
Different's (PTD) messages in music, film and video, fuel empowering beliefs
about our ability to create positive social change.
The *Youth Media Coordinator VISTA* will work closely with the Media
Education Organizer as well as the Executive Director, Program Manager and
Creative Digital Specialist to develop tools to carry out the goals of the
Youth Media Institute. The Youth Media Coordinator VISTA will be a point
person for the Youth Media Institute programming, and will work closely with
the staff to create a strong infrastructure for ongoing PTD youth
programming. This opportunity is perfect for a recent college graduate with
experience in Youth Media and a passion for creating lasting social change.
1. Development. Develop a replicable, uniform system of packaging
all PTD workshop curricula. Assist Media Watch Team, a team of ten teen
staff members working to create a media literacy workshop series, in the
development and enacting of the Media Action Series. Work with community
partners to develop maintainable infrastructure for Youth Media Institute
programming. 2. Vision and Leadership. Work with the Media Education
Organizer, Executive Director and Program Manager to develop and online
presence reflective of the organization's mission and vision, as well as the
diverse perspectives of artists, students, staff, and community
allies. 3.
Maintenance and Evaluation. Research, identify, and employ tracking
techniques for evaluation of programs' effectiveness. Develop, support, and
continuously improve program in collaboration with facilitators, volunteers
and Action Tank. Project manage related key programs and events. 4.
Collaboration
and Relationship Building. Create and sustain partnerships with non-profit,
artist, activist, media, higher education, legal, philanthropic, and
financial communities. Facilitate workshops in community organizations
within the Media Action Series, and other PTD workshops. 5. Fundraising
and Resource Identification. Work with the Media Education Organizer, the
Program Manager, and the Executive Director to identify funding sources and
pursue funding opportunities for the Youth Media Institute. Initiate and
develop personal fundraising goal of $1,000.
*Qualifications*
Project: Think Different's Creative Digital Media Specialist will be: ·
A dynamic, passionate leader with the ability to bring focus and inspiration
to the staff, volunteers, and Board
· Organized and dependable
· A strategic thinker and an entrepreneur · Capable of
integrating dynamic programs with the institutional stability and long-term
vision necessary to deliver quality programs · Flexible, open-minded,
collaborative, and most importantly…creative!
The Youth Media Coordinator VISTA will also have the following professional
qualifications:
· Experience in teaching and/or youth programming required
· Experience working in the media arts/communications industries
strongly preferred
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Experience supervising and working effectively in a fast paced
environment requiring initiative, reliability and resourcefulness;
fund-raising
· Peer Leadership—school or community-based, experience volunteering,
and/or activism
· Knowledge of Internet, email, Microsoft Office required
· Commitment to making a difference
· Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree in relevant field is valuable
but not required
· Ability to work effectively in and with diverse communities and
youth a MUST.
*Compensation and Location*
In addition to compensation, AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteer in Service to
America) members who successfully complete a term of service are eligible to
receive either an AmeriCorps Education Award or up to $4,725 or an
end-of-service stipend. Additional benefits include training, a living
allowance, limited health care benefits, relocation expenses, student-loan
forbearance or deferment, and non-competitive eligibility. For more
information about the mission and benefits of being an AmeriCorps*VISTA,
visit the CTC VISTA website at cpcs.umb.edu/VISTA.
* *
*How to Apply*
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Cara Lisa Powers, Media
Education Organizer, by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferred),
or by regular mail to 14 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Visit our website
at www.projectthinkdifferent.org. **
*About The Position:*
*The Creative Digital Media VISTA will be responsible for assisting in the
planning, implementation, and maintenance of PTD's online community. The
Electronic Community will expand PTD's frequently visited website into a
media resource center, online media arts gallery, and educational hub. *The
candidate will work with the Creative Digital Media Specialist, an active
steering committee of filmmakers, music producers, professors, hip hop
artists, strategic planners, lawyers, advertising, design and operations
professionals and a dynamic leader who will serve as a mentor and reference
in your future development. This opportunity is perfect for a recent
college graduate with experience in New Media and a passion for creating
lasting social change.
1. Development. Work with the Creative Digital Media Specialist to
assist in development, execution, and maintenance of an online hub featuring
music and video webstreaming, podcasts, and other scheduled media feeds;
online contests, store, calendar, message boards, blogs, video blogs, and
electronic newsletters. Will be responsible for all research and resource
acquisition relating to the Electronic Community Media Program. 2. Vision
and Leadership. Work with the Executive Director and Program Manager to
develop and online presence reflective of the organization's mission and
vision, as well as the diverse perspectives of artists, students, staff, and
community allies. 3. Maintenance and Evaluation. Research, identify,
and employ tracking techniques for evaluation of program's effectiveness;
promote evaluation by artists, participants, volunteers, and staff to ensure
quality programs. Develop, support, and continuously improve program in
collaboration with facilitators, volunteers and Action Tank. Project
manage related key programs and events. 4. Collaboration and
Relationship Building. Create and sustain partnerships with non-profit,
artist, activist, media, higher education, legal, philanthropic, and
financial communities. Facilitate workshops for community organizations to
effectively employ community members with skills to use the Electronic
Community. 5. Fundraising and Resource Identification. Direct and
implement online and offline fundraising efforts, including but not limited
to identifying creative resource partnerships, and employing an individual
fundraising initiative.
*6. IT Support*. Serve as a general troubleshooting resource for
inter-office network and equipment.
*Qualifications*
Project: Think Different's Creative Digital Media VISTA will be: · A
dynamic, passionate leader with the ability to bring focus and inspiration
to the staff, volunteers, and Board
· Organized and dependable
· A strategic thinker and an entrepreneur · Capable of
integrating dynamic programs with the institutional stability and long-term
vision necessary to deliver quality programs · Flexible, open-minded,
collaborative, and most importantly…creative!
The Creative Digital Media VISTA will also have the following professional
qualifications:
· Experience in web development
· General IT troubleshooting skills
· Familiarity with uploading, coding, design, HTML
· Knowledge of standard design software including Dreamweaver, Flash,
Photoshop.
· Experience converting graphics to web format and utilization of
digital media tools such as podcasting, blogging, RSS feeds, bit torrent
distribution, and others required
· Experience as graphic designer strongly preferred
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Experience working effectively in a fast paced environment
requiring initiative, reliability and resourcefulness
· Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree in relevant field is valuable
but not required
· Ability to work effectively in and with socio-economically and
culturally diverse communities and with youth.
*Compensation and Location*
In addition to compensation, AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteer in Service to
America) members who successfully complete a term of service are eligible to
receive either an AmeriCorps Education Award or up to $4,725 or an
end-of-service stipend. Additional benefits include training, a living
allowance, limited health care benefits, relocation expenses, student-loan
forbearance or deferment, and non-competitive eligibility. For more
information about the mission and benefits of being an AmeriCorps*VISTA,
visit the CTC VISTA website at cpcs.umb.edu/VISTA.
* *
*How to Apply*
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Cara Lisa Powers, Media
Education Organizer, by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferred),
or by regular mail to 14 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Visit our website
at www.projectthinkdifferent.org. **
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