Address: 356 W 123rd St.
Location: Manhattan, NY
Application Deadline: April 29, 2013
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/01/13 — 08/31/13 (Flexible)
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Description
In the midst of shrinking education budgets, Behind the Book (BtheB) offers NYC students a refreshingly creative and empowering experience. We bring authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and create a community of life-long readers and writers. Authors teach a series of workshops that engage and inspire students and culminate in the publication of a writing project, such as an illustrated book, a school newspaper, or a short story anthology.
The Program Intern will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator to support all aspects of our school programs.
This is an unpaid position based in our Harlem office. Candidates can receive academic credit. Commitment is for one semester, 2-3 days per week, hours are flexible.
Application instructions:
If interested, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief (1-3 pages) writing sample to Micaela Gutierrez at micaela@behindthebook.org. Please indicate "Program Intern" in the subject heading of your email.
Behind the Book is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that especially welcomes applications from women and people of color.
Behind the Book
356 W 123rd St.
New York, NY 10027
(212)222-3627
www.behindthebook.org
Responsibilities
Program Intern Responsibilities will include:
• supporting staff with school visit details, including cataloging student work and keeping track of program documents such as evaluation forms, release forms etc.
• conducting research on books and authors for our programs, and ordering review copies of books.
• managing the Behind the Book library
• planning and participating in community events and fundraisers
• provide support to Executive Director and Board of Directors as necessary
Will report directly to Executive Director.
Requirements
The intern will be essential in supporting a growing organization, and will gain valuable skills and experience in project management and nonprofit work. We are looking for an outgoing energetic student with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to manage tasks independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as are strong computer skills in Microsoft Office. A background in education theory or previous non-profit experience a plus. Candidates with an interest in and knowledge of writers and poets of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
