[CommAdvocacy] Fwd: [edliberation] Ya-Ya Network Seeking Social Justice Youth Program Facilitators

[Amnat Chittaphong]

A great summer opportunity...

Amnat Chittaphong
Assistant Dean of Students for Community Advocacy

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Subject: 	[edliberation] Ya-Ya Network Seeking Social Justice Youth 
Program Facilitators
Date: 	Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:52:22 -0400
From: 	Ya-Ya Network <yayanetnyc at aol.com>
To: 	network at lists.edliberation.org



Hello Everyone:

The Ya-Ya Network is looking for two social justice facilitators to run 
a 7-week intensive training for up to 30 youth (ages 15-19). Please pass 
along the following description and application to potential candidates.

Thank you,
Amy

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*YA-YA is now hiring facilitators for our Social Justice Youth Program*

The Ya-Ya Network is currently seeking experienced facilitators/social 
justice activists to lead a 7-week summer program for young activists, 
ages 15-19. Facilitate workshops/trainings on a wide range of social 
justice issues and support youth as they develop and execute campaigns 
to tackle these issues.

_ABOUT US_

The Ya-Ya Network is a youth driven social justice organization, which 
provides young people with the training and experience needed to become 
the next generation of leaders in the movements to social & economic 
justice. We are actively anti-racist, anti-sexist and allies to the 
L.G.B.T community.

Ya-Ya has recently restructured. We now provide 3 levels of 
opportunities for youth:

_SUMMER PROGRAM_

Ya-Ya will select up to thirty youth to participate in a 7-week summer 
program in which they will gain the skills to critically analyze the 
challenges young people and their communities face, learn about the 
history behind these issues, and develop projects to do something about it.

_SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM_

Up to 10 youth from the summer program will be hired to continue their 
work and training throughout the school year. They will deepen their 
knowledge of social justice issues & root causes, learn about movement 
history and expand their critical analysis and organizing/activism 
skills. They will develop and carry out longer-term projects and 
campaigns. School year staff will be eligible to apply to be the 
following year?s apprentice trainers.

_APPRENTICE TRAINER PROGRAM_

3 more experienced young people will be hired as apprentice trainers. 
They will receive additional training and supervision and be mentored by 
senior staff. They will assist in running the summer program, 
co-facilitate workshops and provide support to youth as they develop and 
implement projects. Apprentice trainers will be eligible to apply to be 
the following year?s senior staff.

_WE ARE CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING FOR TWO SENIOR STAFF POSITIONS:_

_REQUIREMENTS_

Two years experience facilitating/co-facilitating interactive workshops 
ranging from 5-30 youth participants

MUST be passionate about social justice

Demonstrated personal/interpersonal skills to teach and interact 
effectively with diverse youth members and staff.

Ability to diffuse conflict situations effectively and diplomatically

Ability to motivate and aid in the professional development of young people

Must have strong interpersonal skills and effective oral and written 
communication skills.

Experience in developing and executing a campaign is a plus.

May contribute to content development and preparation of materials. 
Interest and experience in designing curriculum a plus

_RESPONSIBILITIES:_

Support pre-program process and student orientation

Facilitate personal development and team building-focused activities 
that inspire youth to challenge themselves

Guide debrief sessions, personal reflection, goal-setting and 
action-planning throughout the program

Provide guidance, support and assistance to youth members, taking into 
consideration each youth's background, needs and skill level, to promote 
individual development

Implement program policies around participation, attendance and 
accountability and facilitate conflict resolution between youth when needed

Facilitate the process of critical thinking and critical reflection

Research and compile experiential education resources, games and 
activities on a continual basis

Facilitate ad coordinate social action-oriented projects

Share in the responsibility of supervising youth throughout the program

Share in the responsibility of mentoring apprentice staff

Assist in planning and coordinating field trips

Support the planning, preparation, and implementation of program activities

Build relationships and collaborate with other youth development 
organizations and programs

Complete all organizational documentation, evaluation and reporting 
requirements

Support the development of safe youth-centered spaces for all students 
and staff

Ability to work required hours (see below)

_HOURS_

You MUST be available during from June 25th to August 19th from 11-30 AM 
to 6:30 PM Tues-Thurs with additional hours for team meetings and 
preparation.

MUST participate in in-service training, including 3-day course in late 
May/early June.

This is a paid-summer position @ $15 per hour, with the possibility of 
continuing through the school year.

_APPLY_

Send letter of inquiry, resume and references to 
yayainternship at gmail.com <mailto:yayainternship at gmail.com>.

People of color, women & LGBTQ folks are strongly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2012

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