Three intriguing job descriptions (NYC based)

[Linda Nessel]

Hi all:

These job descriptions that I received in the last 2 days all look so=20
intriguing that I thought I would post them to this list.  It is=20
encouraging to see good things happening that create real opportunities in=
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our communities

Linda

1) ORGANIZATION: Computers for Youth
JOB TITLE: Managing Director
LOCATION: New York, NY
ABOUT CFY
Computers for Youth (www.cfy.org <http://www.cfy.org> ) is one of the only
nonprofits with a proven model for providing low-income children with access
to computers and the Internet by placing computers in their homes. The key
to our success is that we focus not only on the technology, but also on
providing children and their families with initial training, on-going
technical support, and tailored web content & online mentoring. Our goal is
to invigorate the home as a learning environment and strengthen the bonds
among students, their parents, the school and the community. CFY has signed
up an impressive group of partners including Microsoft, Lotus, AT&T,
American Express, iVillage, the Center for Children and Technology, the Open
Society Institute, the NYC Board of Education, the US Department of
Education, and more. We currently are one of the most talked about
nonprofits focusing on home access. We have been featured in numerous news
outlets including:
* The Wall Street Journal (www.cfy.org/wsj1-05.htm
<http://www.cfy.org/wsj1-05.htm> )
* The Industry Standard
(www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,13182,00.html
<http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,13182,00.html> )
* National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation (www.cfy.org/totn2-10.htm
<http://www.cfy.org/totn2-10.htm> )
In only 17 months of operations, CFY has grown to a staff of five
and an annual budget of over $1,000,000 (dependent upon fulfillment of
commitments). Over the next few years we will expand our program to serve
thousands of school children annually in NYC and begin our national roll-out
to serve thousands more in other cities across the nation. CFY's offices
are located in a non-profit incubator loft space on Lafayette Street near
Astor Place. CFY uses a team approach to carry out all our programs. As a
performance-based nonprofit, we evaluate all aspects of our work and
continually refine our model.
SALARY RANGE
55,000 - $65,000+ commensurate with experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the growth of all aspects of CFY's operations in conjunction
with the Executive Director and the Department Directors, including:
* computer refurbishing
* training
* help desk operations
* online learning and mentoring work
* fundraising
Manage day-to-day relationships with selected existing partners.
Assist CFY in its national rollout (may include domestic travel).
Help CFY in the evaluation process and help fine-tune CFY's model for
providing home access to low-income families.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 3-5 years experience with project management.
* Experience in education and/or education technology.
* Strong planning skills and strategic thinking.
* Excellent research, analysis and communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* MBA, JD, or an advanced degree in the social sciences or public
policy.
* Knowledge of the Internet.
* Top-notch computer skills (ability to use all office applications
and basic understanding of how a computer works).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Formal technology background (i.e., engineering degree or
coursework).
* Experience managing technology projects.
* Experience and analysis skills relating to growth strategies and
national roll-outs.
TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Please send resume to Ms. E. Stock.
* via email (preferred), send to info at cfy.org <mailto:info at cfy.org> .
Please write in the subject line of your email "MANAGING DIRECTOR"
* via fax, send to 212-894-3713 x 1207
* via mail, send to Computers for Youth, 2112 Broadway, Suite 513, New
York, NY 10023
CFY will contact promising candidates. Resumes will be received until
September 15, 2000

<p>2) Job Announcement
The After-School Corporation (TASC) a nonprofit established in 1998 by the=
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Open Society Institute, is creating a network of after-school programs in=20
the New York public schools.  In just two years, 109 after-school programs=
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are up and running in all five boroughs, LI and upstate New York.  To meet=
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our growing needs we are seeking a new staff member to add to our team.

<p>Position:  Technology Programs Development Specialist

Reports to:  Director, Training, Technical Assistance and Resource=
 Development

Description:
TASC is seeking an energetic, creative, and persistent technology=20
specialist to provide support and guidance to TASC funded after-school=20
program staff. The technology specialist joins an in-house team of=20
specialist in the arts, volunteer management, parental involvement etc. The=
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ideal candidate is a person, who enjoys hands on work with staff and=20
students, is a tenacious problem solver and is goal and results oriented.=20
Knowledge of the New York public school system is a plus along with=20
experience teaching and knowledge of after school programming.

Responsibilities:

=B7       The technology specialist will support, guide and collaborate with=
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programs around the use of technology as a tool to extend and enhance=20
student learning.

=B7       Provide direct assistance to sites in design and delivery of=20
student activities.

=B7       Train and coach novice and intermediate level users in basic=20
computer literacy and the use of web authoring tools.

=B7       Help the sites to create, design and maintain a web site.

=B7       Research and recommend application software and train staff on=20
their use.

=B7       Assist sites on an ongoing basis in their exploration of the ways=
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that technologies can support instruction and represent TASC in discussions=
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on technologies application in after-school settings.

Qualifications:
A Master=92s degree in instructional design and development, instructional=
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systems technology, educational technology or a similar field. Experience=20
in multimedia a plus.

Demonstrated expertise and success in applying instructional development=20
and design principles to the development of curriculum utilizing a variety=
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of technology based strategies, including on-line and web based strategies.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills. The ability to=20
problem-solve and a result orientation are a must.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Hours:  Full-Time or Part-Time (TASC will also consider a consulting=20
arrangement).

<p>Resumes to:

Lorna Palacio Morgan
              Director, Training, Technical Assistance and Resource=20
Development
The After-School Corporation
925 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
FAX:  (212) 547-6983
E-mail: lmorgan at tascorp.org

>3) Job Title:  Technology Manager
>
>Location: New York City
>
>Organization: Playing2Win (www.playing2win.org).
>Organization Description: As dramatic technological innovations
>transform our society, it is essential that no community be left behind.
>At Playing2Win (P2W), our goal is to create new economic, social, and
>educational opportunities for our clients by combining access to
>technology with effective educational programs. Playing2Win is a
>community technology center serving 550 youth and adults in Harlem.
>
>Date: August 28, 2000
>
>Salary: $20.00 an hour/approximately 20 hours a week
>
>JOB DESCRIPTION:
>The Technology Manager will oversee the maintenance of 40 Mac and PC
>machines and work directly with the Program Director. S/he will work
>with the Program Director to develop a long-range technology plan for
>P2W. S/he will be responsible for keeping an inventory of all hardware
>and software at P2W.
>The Technology Manager will lead a youth project with approximately 5
>students (ages 15-21) in which the students will learn general
>maintenance of Macs and PCs, hardware and software troubleshooting
>strategies, and how to help others with technical problems. The Manager
>will supervise students as they help out during Adult Access and work
>with our members.
>S/he will also be responsible for documenting the technology set-up at
>P2W and the advances and needs of the organization.
>This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours a week) Monday
>through Friday.
>
>SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
>A successful candidate will be:
>  Generally familiar with PCs and Macs
>  Experienced doing hardware and software trouble-shooting
>  Experienced doing technology training one-on-one
>  Experienced in non-profit and educational settings
>  Able to document all maintenance procedures for others to follow
>  A well organized, creative, strategic thinker
>Cool-headed in a fast-paced environment
>  Diligent about follow-through
>  Fluent in Spanish (a plus)
>Knowledgeable about Career Development and/or Job Placement (a plus)
>
>Please Submit Resume to:
>Jessica Beckett
>Playing to Win
>1330 5th Avenue
>New York, NY 10026
>Phone: 212-369-4077
>Fax: 212-369-7046
>Email:  info at playing2win.org
>Website: www.playing2win.org

<p><p>Linda J. Nessel
Senior Extension Associate/  Workforce Development

Cornell University Cooperative Extension/NYC
16 East 34th Street, 8th floor
New York, NY 10016
phone: 212 340-2920
fax    212 340-2908

Internet: ljn2 at cornell.edu
<http://www.cce.cornell.edu/nyc/>http://www.cce.cornell.edu/nyc/