[YL] New Job Opening at YouthLearn

[Tony Streit]

All - Please help us circulate this posting.  This is a new position we've
created to help us with our projects both here in Chicago and around the
country.  Ideally, we're looking for someone with experience in youth
development, educational technology and/or youth media.  Candidates should
also have great people, writing and tech skills and love multi-tasking (if
that's actually possible).

If someone is interested, they can apply online at:

http://tinyurl.com/3crt8u

Thanks,

Tony


Tony Streit
Senior Project Director
Education Development Center, Inc.
4049 N. Kostner Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
phone 773.427.2759
tstreit at edc.org
http://www.edc.org



Job Title:     PROJECT ASSISTANT
Job Type:      Full-time
Location:      Chicago, IL
 
DESCRIPTION - Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world¹s
leading non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958,
EDC¹s work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today¹s
and tomorrow¹s challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human
rights, and the environment. While the issues we confront are complex, all
that we do is united by one simple conviction: Learning is the liberating
force in human development.
 
EDC¹s YouthLearn Initiative (http://www.youthlearn.org) in the Education,
Employment & Community Division has an opening for a Project Assistant,
reporting to the Senior Project Director in Chicago, Illinois.  The Project
Assistant will work as part of a dynamic team collaborating on a range of
projects that assist educators in the application of technology integration,
youth media making and project-based learning. Project tasks will likely
include research into promising practices, development of training resources
and materials, and technical assistance and consultation on program design.
The YouthLearn Initiative seeks a creative, motivated and talented
individual who excels at multi-tasking and who is eager to contribute to our
on-going success.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - All staff are expected to communicate clearly and
courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients,
consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to
work respectfully with EDC colleagues. All jobs require adherence to EDC
policies & procedures.
 
Under close supervision, the Project Assistant provides support to project
staff, including:
 
* Researching & compiling information
* Drafting, proofreading, or translating materials
* Documenting & cataloguing
* Maintaining records
* Disseminating information
* Assisting with procurement and general project management
* Working on new development tasks as assigned
* Helping with outreach and communication
 
The Project Assistant also:
 
* Assists with project activities
* Engages in teamwork; accepts and utilizes feedback
* Assists with logistical support
* May travel 
 
QUALIFICATIONS - All jobs require educational achievement; excellent writing
skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to
work independently and effectively in groups; strong interpersonal &
organizational skills. This position requires:
 
* Bachelor¹s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
* 0­2 years related research, education, international development or
administrative coordination experience, requiring computer competence
* Organizational & analytical skills and aptitude for details
* Familiarity with youth development, community technology and youth media
 
EDC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a
smoke-free workplace.