Promise Youth Wordslinger; Creative Writing Facilitator

At-Promise Youth Wordslinger (Creative Writing Facilitator)

Reports to: At-Promise Youth Programs Coordinator

Classification: Hourly Nonexempt. Regular Part Time.

Pay: $20.00/hr

Job purpose: The At-Promise Youth Wordslinger provides high-quality literary arts education through facilitating 916 Ink’s At Promise youth "Find Your Voice" Creative Writing Workshop curriculum in at-promise classrooms, after school and field trip settings for students in grades 3-12.

• Arrive on time and prepared with all materials necessary to conduct workshop at site
• Ensure that classroom set up is complete before students arrive
• Direct and communicate with all volunteers on program needs and deadlines
• Report any volunteer issues to Programming staff
• Adhering to the workshop timelines and curricula so that all necessary activities take place in each workshop
• Modeling workshop method and observance of workshop guidelines as an active participant, writing and sharing alongside students
• Present reading samples, encouraging discussion and active listening to ensure workshop participants receive quality instruction
• Providing appropriate feedback within workshop method, while facilitating student introduction to literary devices, vocabulary, writing genres, poetry forms and new reading material
• Model, lead, and maintain a respectful class environment using kindness and consistent boundaries, following 916 Ink’s classroom management guidelines
• Interacting professionally with teachers, administrative staff, parents and 916 Ink Volunteers fostering positive ongoing relationships with school site staff and parents
• Upon completion of program, Wordslingers are responsible to facilitate and emcee Book Release Parties
• Track student attendance
• Manage student record collection (includes all enrollment and evaluation documents) and ensure Programming staff receive all paper records
• Manage digital program manuscript and ensure all student edits, revisions and corrections are made in document throughout program
• Ensure students receive information about book release party dates and locations, and any upcoming writing opportunities
• Meet all production deadlines set by Production Coordinator
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Attend required training and professional development sessions as needed
• Train new At-Promise Youth Wordslingers and volunteers as needed
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Required Availability:
  Must be available between 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM four or more days out of the work week.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of two years of administrative work experience in a fast-paced organization
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth
• Minimum of two years of experience working in at-promise environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in order to analyze data and solve problems
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to 916 Ink’s mission, vision and core values
• Demonstrated ability to perform all tasks with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to take direction and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to changing worksite conditions
• Demonstrated ability or track record for establishing strong internal and external working/professional relationships
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team-driven environment
• Must have ability to work a flexible, yet demanding schedule including nights and weekends
• Must be able to travel frequently
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation; if you drive your own automobile on company related business, must show evidence of current automobile insurance

• Provide evidence of ability to live/work in the United States
• Provide evidence that you’re 18 years of age or older
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal background and professional employment background checks

Physical Requirements

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