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Global Action Project seeks Media Educators

G.A.P Media Educator (Part-time)
Job Description

Global Action Project, Inc. (G.A.P.), a youth-based, social justice media organization based in New York City, seeks part-time Media Educators for its after school programs. G.A.P.’s mission is to provide youth with the knowledge, tools and relationships they need to create powerful, thought-provoking media on local and international issues that concern them and to use their media as a catalyst for dialogue and positive social change. G.A.P’s programs combine a dynamic mix of video production, media literacy, activism and popular education.

Responsibilities:
Educators will co-facilitate after-school programs for youth ages 12-19, twice a week. Educators are required to attend G.A.P’s staff development retreats and workshops including staff meetings and community meetings and also participate in outreach. Candidates must be able to commit from mid September 2005 to June of 2006 for approximately 10-15 hours a week (depending on program).

Qualifications:
Media Educators must demonstrate a willingness to engage in G.A.P’s curriculum and pedagogy which is focused on using media as a tool for critical thinking, popular education, creative expression, organizing, dialogue and action. They must have good facilitation and co-facilitation skills, a demonstrated commitment to youth leadership and development as well as demonstrated interest working with middle school or high school age youth. Media Educators should also have experience in digital video production skills and editing skills (Avid, Final Cut Pro, etc.) and a commitment to the aesthetic and production quality of their work.

Ideal candidate would possess:
A passion for social justice, desire and commitment to working with youth, intergenerational learning and cultural engagement through media; familiarity with and interest in community organizing; an investment in connecting local to global issues; comfortable in a collaborative work environment with a diverse staff and youth community; good administrative and time management skills and a sense of humor.

A reel of your work and work done with youth will be requested at the interview. Please do not send work samples at this time.

G.A.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace; LGBTQ, women, people of color and other under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants can send resume and cover letter by email to media@global-action.org or via fax at 212-594-9574.

No Phone Calls Please. Salary: $20-25/hour, depending on experience, for prep, workshops and meetings adding to 10-15 hours a week.