Job Title: Program Coordinator
wWorking w/ International Teens (summer only)
Organization: Legacy International
Location:
Salary:
FT Temporary
Job Description:
Looking to
broaden your international perspectives while working with
idealist,
enthusiastic teens?
Then
join our staff team at the
1979, a dynamic environment is created that emphasizes experiential
learning
and challenges young people to turn cross-cultural theory into
practical
action. This year 60 youths (ages 13-18) and 25 staff from around
the world
will participate. 2008 Highlights include youth delegations from
and
war and peace, distribution of world
resources, prejudice, and the effects
of media and other social pressures.
Cultural programming and cooperative
living help participants learn to
respect differences and discover
similarities that transcend cultural,
religious, political, and language
barriers.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
Each
year, professionals with varied talents work with the year-round staff
to
implement different program elements. These various roles all demand
special
qualities and talents that are crucial to the Global Youth
Village's
successful operation
* Program Coordinator: Oversees
strategic areas of program delivery related
to leadership development,
all-village discussions, cultural appreciation,
community building and
promoting a sense of vision for the future. Main
responsibilities include: 1)
assisting in delivery of staff training; 2)
facilitating meetings and
ensuring the upholding of standards in the Program
Team, while identifying
ways to improve group dynamics and challenge youths;
3) plan and deliver
youth orientations, mid-session reflections, all-village
discussions, and
end-of-session closing activities. Requires a minimum
of
two year's experience in program design, delivery, youth
leadership
development and staff management. Trainer of trainers
experience
preferred. Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, have high
personal
stamina, be self-reflective, and have an ability to inspire groups
&
individuals.
*
Special Programs Coordinator: Oversees program planning and delivery
related
to cultural appreciation, community building and promoting a sense
of vision
for the future. Main responsibilities include meeting with key
administrative
staff to monitor youth dynamic and experience, and
coordinating the delivery
of all aspects of camp-wide programs. These
include: 1) cultural festivals
involving slide shows, dance, ethnic meals,
songs,
carnivals, 2) global issues presentations & discussions, 3)
recreational
events such as dances, games, and fairs, and 4) talent nights.
Work with the
director, staff, youth, and special guests to develop
well-facilitated
programs, cultural presentations, stage set-up and
decorations, etc.
Applicants should have program design experience,
supervisory and event planning skills, and an ability to
manage, delegate,
inspire, and draw upon the talents of different people.
Skills in leading
large group games and performance experience are also
helpful.
(Other opening for
teachers(international relations/political science, media
studies, conflict
resolution/prejudice reduction, environmental education,
Arabic language
& culture), cabin counselors/program specialists with skills
in arts
& crafts, pool life guarding, rock climbing, computer lab
management,
sports and recreation, health care staff, plus experienced and
entry level
food service staff.)
Dates:
June 24 - July 29 OR August 12, 2008. All positions are residential
and
include housing and meals, plus a modest salary ranging between
$900-$1900
depending on role, experience and length of employment.
How to Apply:
Visit our website to read more and apply. Contact Leila
Baz, Staff Director
if you have further questions.
ph: 540 297 5982; fax: 540 297 1860
Organization Web
Site: www.globalyouthvillage.org
Email replies to:
staff@legacyintl.org