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JOB OPENING: MEDIA EDUCATOR FOR COMMUNITY PRODUCERS PROGRAM
The Maysles Documentary Center is dedicated to the production and exhibition of documentary films that inspire dialogue and action. Our film education programs are designed with the belief that storytelling is key to people understanding their own lives, being able to connect to others, and engaging their individual and collective power to write urgent and untold stories.
We seek a dynamic and experienced Media Educator for our Community Producers Program.
MEDIA EDUCATOR JOB SUMMARY
The Media Educator for our Community Producers Program will codesign and cofacilitate a sixteenweek documentary production program for youth, ages 18 24, who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Participants will learn the power of telling their own stories, discover new ways to engage with their peers and community, and receive training to prepare them for continued education and employment. This program centers the power of storytelling for personal and community transformation.
The Community Producers Program runs April 2018 – September 2018, meeting twice a week (Mondays & Thursdays) for 3 hours each session. The Media Educator would begin immediately with professional development trainings and curriculum design. This is a parttime position,
1520 hours/per week. Competitive salary.
MEDIA EDUCATOR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboratively design and cofacilitate a sixteenweek curriculum for young adults that
covers concepts and approaches to documentary filmmaking; innovative storytelling;
self and community; gender and identity; and camera and editing techniques
Create meaningful learning opportunities in an interactive environment and proactively
support empowerment of participants in their growth as individuals, community
members, and changemakers
Work with our Caseworker to ensure youth are receiving social service supports, as
needed
Connect participants to a broader network of film, juvenile justice, and community
building initiatives through field trips, guest speakers and exchanges
Foster relationshipbuilding with participants via phone checkin’s and MDC social media
platforms
Participate in supervisory and staff meetings as needed including professional
development trainings, youth checkins, and program assessments
343 Malcolm X Blvd / Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027 | maysles.org
MEDIA EDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Must have experience teaching documentary film/video in community setting
Demonstrated commitment to holistic youth development and supporting the voices of
youth, especially those impacted by the justice system
Technical proficiency with HD cameras and Final Cut Pro 7 software
Solid interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Strong belief in the arts as an empowering educational tool
Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Restorative Justice, Social Work, or Spanish
language skills, a plus
LOCATION
Harlem, NYC
SALARY
Media Educators are compensated at competitive rates. Salary is commensurate with
experience.
START DATE
Immediately. Program workshops run April September 2018.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Christine Peng, Education Director, at christine@maysles.org
The Maysles Documentary Center welcomes and encourages applications from a diverse range
of individuals. We employ without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national
origin, age, disability, or any other attribute not related to superior performance.
343 Malcolm X Blvd / Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027 | maysles.org
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JOB OPENING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT FOR COMMUNITY PRODUCERS PROGRAM
We seek a passionate and detailoriented Program Assistant for our Community Producers Program.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY
The Program Assistant will provide direct support to our Community Producers Program, a sixteen week, handson documentary production program for justiceinvolved youth, ages 18 24. Participants in the Community Producers Program will work in small teams to produce short documentaries on stories important to them and their communities. This program centers the power of storytelling for personal and community transformation.
The Community Producers Program runs April 2018 – September 2018, meeting twice a week (Mondays & Thursdays) for 3 hours each session. The Program Assistant will be working closely with two Media Educators on Mondays and Thursdays, and also spearhead administrative duties on another day during the week. This is a parttime position, 20 hours/per week at $20/hr.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Community Producers participants with digitizing and media management for
their short documentary projects
Work with Media Educators to support participants on their films as needed including
production shoots and editing lab days
Maintain organization and signout system of camera and audio equipment for
Community Producers Program
Manage attendance log, petty cash, food, and invoicing for Community Producers
program
Assist Education Director with administrative duties including creating flyers for
program outreach and coordinating program showcase
Contribute to social media communications on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
343 Malcolm X Blvd / Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027 | maysles.org
PROGRAM ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS
Passionate about documentary filmmaking and innovative arts education
Demonstrated commitment to holistic youth development and supporting the voices of
youth of color, immigrant and justiceinvolved young people
Technical proficiency in HD camera and audio recording; Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe
Premiere; and Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator
Solid interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to selfmanage and complete tasks independently
Experience with social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr,
Vimeo
LOCATION
Harlem, NYC
SALARY
Program Assistant is paid $20/hr for 20 hours a week.
START DATE
Immediately. Program workshops run April September 2018.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Christine Peng, Education Director, at christine@maysles.org
The Maysles Documentary Center welcomes and encourages applications from a diverse range
of individuals. We employ without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national
origin, age, disability, or any other attribute not related to superior performance.
343 Malcolm X Blvd / Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027 | maysles.org