Administrative Associate & Assistant Instructor, DC

Overview

Writopia Lab is an award-winning 501(C)(3) nonprofit that runs creative writing workshops for kids ages 4 to 18. Since its formation in New York City in 2007, Writopia Lab has grown into a nationwide community of young writers. Our mission is to foster joy, literacy, and critical thinking in children and teens from all backgrounds through creative writing. We create a safe and engaging space for writers, and we aim to provide the creative inspiration, individual attention, and intellectual environment that may not be available to them at school.

Writopia Lab works with thousands of young writers every year—in our Labs, in public and private schools and in partnership with community based organizations around the country, as well as online. Our mission is rooted in our belief that celebrating and sharing stories contributes to the building of stronger, more literate and empathetic young people and societies.

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community partners
• Maintain an accurate list of contact information for schools in the DC metro area
• Lead the social media marketing efforts including content creation, design, and posting
• Act as the point person in the lab for issues arising during workshop sessions
• Primary contact for incoming phone calls and emails
• Identify and assess the needs of our community, engaging with families and prioritizing Writopia Lab’s relationships with parents and guardians
• Refer complaints, issues, and questions to managers when necessary
• Maintain the physical lab space including preparing it for workshops, organizing workshop materials, and ensuring the space is clean
• Monitor the physical assets in the space (Chrome books, laptops, and office equipment), escalating issues to the Regional Manager as needed
• Organize and maintain office supplies and snacks for workshops
• Open and close the lab space for workshops when necessary
• Provide general support at events such at book fairs, readings, and community events
• Other duties as assigned

• Support in-person and off-site workshops when necessary
• Engage with young writers on a group and individual basis, encourage setting and achieving writing goals in a fun and productive way
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, safe workshop environment where writers feel comfortable expressing themselves
• Navigate workshop dynamics ensuring writers of different abilities, strengths, and affinities feel included and inspired
• Perform other duties as assigned

• BA degree or pursuing BA in English or Creative Writing preferred
• Knowledge of Google and GSuite
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools and platforms
• Experience at a nonprofit, children’s camp, or youth-centered organization preferred
• Writing experience preferred
• Enthusiasm for working with youth
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, fostering a positive work environment
• Ability to stay calm when responding to customer issues
  
  Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with Writopia Lab staff, families, and students

• This is an in-person position at our Tenleytown lab in DC. During the school year, the work schedule is 40 hours per week from Sunday through Thursday. During the summer, the work schedule is 40 hours per week from Monday through Friday.

• Annual Salary $52,000

• Medical Insurance (employer pays 98% of premium for base plan, though other…