[Mabs] Youth Media Challenge Coordinator position

[Joe Orozco]

Subject: Youth Media Challenge Coordinator position

 

Dear colleagues,

We are excited to offer this new opportunity - please help spread the
word to anyone in your networks who might be interested.

Thanks,

Emily



TakingITGlobal is seeking a Youth Media Challenge Coordinator to join
our vibrant team in New York City.  

Overview:

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/

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. 

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.   

Roles & Responsibilities

 

*         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. 

*         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.

*         Developing learning modules with partners  that facilitate
individual youth and teams of youth critically reflecting on global
issues and the use of digital media.

*         Engaging educators and supporting their involvement in the
project and providing additional support to TakingITGlobal's education
programs including TIGed.org.

*         Facilitating community engagement around five major themes
related to international perspectives about youth and digital media.  

*         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.  


Required qualifications

* 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 

* 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  

Application Process:

This position is based in New York City and is offered as an initial 10
month consultancy earning $2500 - $3000 per month.

Start Date:      January 2008

Application Deadline:  November 23rd (Applications will be evaluated on
a rolling basis)

Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

ATTN:           Human Resources 

e-mail:            Jobs at takingitglobal.org    

NOTE:           In your email, please include the title of the position
as the Subject.