[Jobs] Youth Media Challenge Coordinator position new York City

[David Andrews]

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>Subject: Youth Media Challenge Coordinator position
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>Dear colleagues,
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>We are excited to offer this new opportunity - please help spread the
>word to anyone in your networks who might be interested.
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>Thanks,
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>Emily
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>TakingITGlobal is seeking a Youth Media Challenge Coordinator to join
>our vibrant team in New York City.
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>Overview:
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>TakingITGlobal (TIG) is a non-profit, international youth organization
>with headquarters in Toronto, Canada.  TIG connects youth to find
>inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action to
>improve their local and global communities.  From tiny islands in the
>Pacific Ocean to the mountains of Nepal, TIG's popular online network
>(www.TakingITGlobal.org) connects thousands of young people to discuss
>issues, take action, and get involved in their community. Scaling out
>from its original vision to serve individual youth, TIG has grown to
>become a network of youth networks, supporting the online presence of
>thousands of youth-led initiatives, youth-serving organizations, and
>educational institutions across regional, thematic, and linguistic
>networks. TIG has leveraged its online community tools and community
>management expertise for dozens of networks and organizations worldwide.
>For more information please see our About Us Section:
>http://www.takingitglobal.org/about/
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>TakingITGlobal is seeking a Project Manager and Community Engagement
>Coordinator to engage a global social network of youth as part of a
>project that encourages young people to both create digital media and
>think critically about the role that it plays in their lives.  The
>project will have an initial focus on reaching youth in the United
>States and several countries in Asia.  Project partners include Global
>Kids and Asia Society, both based in New York, who will contribute
>expertise in the areas of youth engagement, digital media and global
>education.  The project is supported by the MacArthur Foundation's
>Digital Media and Learning Initiative.
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>This position is perfect for a dynamic, insightful, well organized,
>detail-oriented individual with a passion for using online social
>networking and participatory digital media to foster youth engagement,
>international development and social change. The ideal candidate is
>goal-oriented and able to work well both independently and
>collaboratively. TakingITGlobal staff is comprised of a young, dynamic,
>professional, international, and passionate group of leaders.
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>Roles & Responsibilities
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>*         Planning & preparing for the launch of a new online social
>network for youth in which youth can participate in constructive,
>educational activities, and exchange views and create media projects
>related to the role of digital media in their day-to-day lives. Once the
>site is launched, managing the implementation of ongoing improvements
>and innovations based on user feedback.
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>*         Outreach & partnership development with the aim of directly
>involving at least one thousand youth from around the world, with a
>specific focus on two of the following three countries in Asia: China,
>India, and South Korea. Representing the project and identifying
>effective methods for promotion at both online and face-to-face events
>with a particular focus on connecting with youth media groups.
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>*         Developing learning modules with partners  that facilitate
>individual youth and teams of youth critically reflecting on global
>issues and the use of digital media.
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>*         Engaging educators and supporting their involvement in the
>project and providing additional support to TakingITGlobal's education
>programs including TIGed.org.
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>*         Facilitating community engagement around five major themes
>related to international perspectives about youth and digital media.
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>*         Monitoring and evaluation of the social networking site and
>engaging advisors and leading experts in the field of digital media and
>learning to document the dialogues and content created by youth using
>the site so that they can be examined and repurposed to inform current
>thinking and research. Evaluation of the project also includes
>exploration of options for growth, scale and sustainability.
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>Required qualifications
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>* Experience with instructional design; strong understanding of
>the uses of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning
>* Demonstrated knowledge of youth engagement in global issues
>* Strong understanding of existing youth media initiatives
>* Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Communications,
>Media, Education, International Development, Information Sciences, etc.)
>Masters degree an asset
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>* Leadership skills, facilitation experience (in both online and
>offline settings)
>* Excellent writing and editing skills, in English (writing sample
>required)
>* Understanding of and experience using online community, digital
>media creation, and social networking tools. Knowledge of HTML and photo
>editing tools is a plus
>* Experience working and/or volunteering in the non-profit sector
>* Cross-cultural sensitivity, ability to work under pressure and
>resolve conflict
>* Strong ability to think creatively and implement projects from
>the idea phase
>* Ability to work in a fast paced office environment, managing
>multiple shifting priorities with strong time-management skills
>* International work or volunteer experience is an asset
>* Fluency in languages other than English is considered an asset
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>Application Process:
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>This position is based in New York City and is offered as an initial 10
>month consultancy earning $2500 - $3000 per month.
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>Start Date:      January 2008
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>Application Deadline:  November 23rd (Applications will be evaluated on
>a rolling basis)
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>Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:
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>ATTN:           Human Resources
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>e-mail:            Jobs at takingitglobal.org
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>NOTE:           In your email, please include the title of the position
>as the Subject.