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Digital Filmmaking Instructor and Computer Instructor Job Openings

RED HOOK EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent,
non-profit organization to offer park programs
throughout the five boroughs of New York City, serving
more than 600,000 New Yorkers each year. By
presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and
education programs in more than 250 parks citywide,
and by helping citizens support their local parks, CPF
contributes to the revitalization of neighborhoods
throughout New York City.

The Education Department, founded in 1993, presents a
wide range of programs targeted to children, youth,
and educators in a variety of settings, including
parks, recreation centers, public schools, and other
community organizations.

The Red Hook Education and Technology Initiative is a
new program that combines homework and academic
assistance with digital filmmaking and project-based
computer classes to middle and high school students
within the Red Hook Recreation Center. The initiative
is part of a larger effort to revitalize the Red Hook
community via park and Recreation Center programming.

BACKGROUND

The Red Hook Education and Technology Initiative is a
new program that will combine homework and academic
assistance with digital filmmaking and project-based
computer classes to middle and high school students
within the Red Hook Recreation Center. The initiative
is part of a larger effort to revitalize the Red Hook
community via park and Recreation Center programming.

DIGITAL FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR -- Red Hook Education
and Technology Initiative

DATES: January 2004 Â¡V August 20, 2004

HOURS: 10 hrs/wk during after-school and evening
hours.

SALARY: Part-time, $22.50/hr

The position will report to the Coordinator of the Red
Hook Education and Technology Initiative.

Responsibilities:

* Work jointly with Coordinator to develop hands-on
interdisciplinary lessons that hone academic skills,
encourage curiosity and use the community and outdoor
space as a learning laboratory.
* Develop and implement video workshops that teach
storyboarding, camera skills, and editing.
* Lead youth in creating final projects for screening
and/or exposition.
* Design youth-centered workshops focusing on
teamwork and community engagement through video
skills.

Qualifications:

* Proficiency with TRV 22 DV Camcorder, Final Cut Pro
4, and Mac computer systems.
* Youthwork background.
* Ability to work with diverse students and
low-income communities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
essential.
* Versatility, sense of humor, love of youth,
resourcefulness and creativity important.
* Familiarity and experience working in Red Hook
and/or South Brooklyn preferred.

COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR -- Red Hook Education and
Technology Initiative

DATES: January 2004 Â¡V August 20, 2004

HOURS: 10 hrs/wk during afterschool and evening
hours.

SALARY: Part-time, $16/hr

Responsibilities:

The position will report to the Coordinator of the Red
Hook Education and Technology Initiative.

* Work jointly with Coordinator to develop hands-on
interdisciplinary lessons that hone academic skills,
encourage curiosity and use the community and outdoor
space as a learning laboratory.
* Develop and implement innovative project-based
computer skills workshops. Please think creatively
and artistically!
* Lead youth in creating final projects.