Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
Jay A. Lee Design
architecture · public art
eelaj@aol.com 617-669-2486
even small changes have a big impact
Jay A. Lee Design
architecture · public art
eelaj@aol.com 617-669-2486
even small changes have a big impact
From: Chris Harris <crharris0127@hotmail.com>
Bcc: eelaj@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:24 pm
Subject: FW: Project HIP-HOP is hiring
FYI. Please forward as is appropriate. If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for this role, please encourage them to apply.
CRH
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:44:45 -0400
From: mariama@projecthiphop.org
Subject: Project HIP-HOP is hiring
Please forward far and wide -
CRH
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:44:45 -0400
From: mariama@projecthiphop.org
Subject: Project HIP-HOP is hiring
Please forward far and wide -
=Position: YouthworkerLocation: Orchard Gardens/Commons Housing DevelopmentOrganization: Project HIP-HOPQualifications- At least two years experience working with teens especially youth who are difficult to attract into programming- Must work from the perspective that young people are a community asset who need positive adult support and reinforcement to realize their potential- Ability to meet young people where they are, build a relationship, and then push them to grow- Able to set standards and maintain them consistently- Basic administrative and computer skills to maintain youth files and general paperwork- Ability to supervise young people working on a job- Experience in developing and facilitating workshops- Background/ Familiarity with hip hop culture is preferred- Preferably multilingual in English and SpanishResposibilitiesOutreach to young people- Build relationships with young people aged 13-18 in Orchard Gardens / Commons- Spend at least 4 hours a week out in the neighborhood interacting with young people- Keep a log of outreach activities and identify what youth needs to achieve job readiness- Connect with the BCYF Streetworker, Resident Services staff and other youthworkers weekly to share information on teens and promote job, leadership and arts opportunities- Coordinate extra-curricular activities that expose youth to arts & culture (theater, spoken word poetry, hip hop music), community building and youth leadership opportunitiesYouth Leadership & Job Readiness Training- Recruit youth to participate in PHH leadership development activities as a way to help them build skills and discipline that will prepare them for employment- Work closely with program coordinator to assist in the supervision of teens in PHH jobs- Work with youth leadership crews that are based at Orchard helping them to use their community service work as an opportunity to build job skillsEmployment Assessment & Support- Have preliminary meetings with young people who are interested in employment to see what skills they need to be ready for work- Connect youth with MissionWorks employment specialists in order to help them get jobs- Help all Orchard teens to file registration paperwork with youth employment agencies (BYF, ABCD, PIC, etc.)- Meet with neighborhood stakeholders to coordinate summer hiring making sure that teens are aware of and connected to the jobs that are available to them- Provide support to 18 year olds who are transitioning from teen to adult-oriented jobsSalary Range - $30 – 33K depending on experience)Resumes can be sent by mail, fax or email by September 14, 2007 to the following:617-427-7955 (fax) jobs@projecthiphop.orgProject HIP-HOP, 2181 Washington Street, Suite 315 , Roxbury , MA 02119If you have any questions contact Mariama White-Hammond at 617-427-7950
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Mariama White-Hammond
Project HIP-HOP
2181 Washington Street, Suite 315
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-7952 [work]
(617)427-7955 [fax]
