Posted On: August 17, 2016

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: I WILL GRADUATE

Company Description

I WILL GRADUATE is a youth development non-profit organization that provides New York City public schools programs for its students. We work with principals, parents and the communities to encourage kids to stay in school and we believe that providing educational programs is a good start to making this happen. If you would like more information on our company please visit www.iwillgraduateamerica.com

Job Description

Job Summary: To develop a monthly school newsletter for middle and high school students. To spotlight school happenings, inform parents about anything and everything school related: school activities, policies, news, schedule changes, updates, events, performances, student awards. The newsletter will feature celebrity interviews, fashion, latest trends, current events and an advice column.

Reports To: I WILL GRADUATE Youth Development Program designated school

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of two years of work/internship-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
2. Professional media experience and interest in and aptitude for working with K-12 students
3. Must be responsible, reliable and punctual!
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
5. Proficiency with desktop publishing software, HTML and content management systems required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must be a strong writer and be able to help students write and edit newsletters.
2. Mustbe proficient with Microsoft Office and Publisher
3. Must have great English language skills
4. Must have experience in Youth Development
5. Must be organized and structured
6. Must be energetic, engaging
7. Attend a range of school events such as council meetings, basketball matches, talent contests
8. Develop a student news team to capture photos
9. Produce concise and accurate newsletter to strict deadlines
10. Keep records of grades, grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time and is performed in a typical school environment.
2. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

RATE:

Up to $25 an hour

To Apply

Please submit resumes, writing samples to resumes@iwgprogram.com.