Media Education Associate

* ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

NYC Parks’ Media Education Unit provides high-quality digital resources and creative learning opportunities for all. Our community education spaces are located within Recreation Centers across the five boroughs and are accessible with Recreation membership. Associates offer computer basics, digital media education and workforce development.

• Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate the daily operations of a recreation center media lab.
• Plan, develop and conduct high-quality digital learning workshops and classes with a focus on multimedia, workforce development and academic enrichment.
• Provide solid digital learning opportunities for children, teenagers, adults and seniors, with an emphasis on computer literacy, community engagement and/or leisure activity.
• Leverage digital media tools to inspire Media Education students and media lab users to “create with purpose” and become active members of their communities and societies at large.
• Work with Media Education administration to sustain and develop partnerships with community-based organizations, as well as with nonprofit, education, arts, media and higher education networks to increase engagement.
• Attend staff development and provide leadership, training and expertise to other Media Education staff, volunteers and interns.
• Build technology instructional resources based on expertise.
• Maintain and enforce media lab policies and procedures, including inventory tracking.
• Monitor and track center members and youth program participation and inventory.

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, technology or a digital media-related field.
• Experience working and teaching with children, teenagers, adults and seniors in a technology classroom or after-school setting.
• Background in curriculum development, with emphasis on digital/media literacy and connected learning.
• Familiarity with the digital media community and dissemination methods.
• Experience in graphic and web design, animation, visual arts and/or film or video production.
• Proficiency in general and open source computer software including Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and other cloud-based platforms like Google Docs.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and software problems.
• Excellent writing, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, collaborative and able to work effectively in and with diverse communities.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

$44,545.00 – $74,134.00