Girls and Boys Project: Program Associate – part time position

Program Associate – part time position
The Girls & Boys Projects www.gp-bp.org
The Girls & Boys Projects is dedicated to bringing gender-based empowerment programs to young people in public schools and community-based organizations throughout NYC and beyond. Our programs engage girls and boys – in separate settings – around gender and other social issues through democratic, learner-centered workshops. We seek to create a safe space where young people can: find their voices, build self and social awareness, strengthen their critical-thinking skills, and become activists in their communities. We seek to hire a Program Associate who can work with GP/BP staff and the ED to build and support our programs and help with outreach, communications and fundraising efforts.
Job Requirements:
• Experience as a educator/trainer
• Good writer/editor/idea person
• Awareness and knowledge of gender and other social issues
• Commitment to social justice & democratic educational approaches
• IT familiarity – excel, desktop publishing, website
• Good administrator, well organized, detail-oriented and personable.
Job Functions:
1. Program & Curriculum Development
• Work with GP/BP directors
• Create materials – guides, handouts, modules
• Support GirlTalk/BoyTalk series
• Run/teach one GP class in elementary, MS or HS
• TtT follow up evaluation and support systems
2. Outreach
• Support staff in realizing plan
• Help organize outreach to schools/CBOs
• Create materials to conduct outreach
• Work with Taproot Foundation
3. Communications
• Work with ED/Staff to create more interactive website
• Work with Designer/Developer and PR consultant
• Create online newsletter
4. Support ED
• Help ED keep strategic plan on track
• Help ED run/organize meetings
• Help ED with writing/editing letters, reports, curricula, fundraising, outreach materials
• Point person for special projects
Salary based on experience. Contact: Cydney Pullman: cydney@gp-bp.org