Teen Academy Assistant

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Organization:	International Center of Photography
Location:	New York
Deadline:	Aug 20, 2012
Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week) FLSA: Non-exempt Supervisor: Teen Academy Coordinator Summary: ICP’s Teen Academy serves up to 450 high school students per year including seasonal ten-week darkroom classes, a yearlong advanced program for juniors and seniors called Imagemakers, and weekly Friday evening open labs. Working with the Teen Academy Coordinator, this part-time position is primarily administrative and organizational, providing support within all aspects of Teen Academy. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment providing exemplary photography education to diverse audiences as well as a solid understanding of darkroom practices. Essential Functions: Assist Teen Academy Coordinator in all Teen Academy related activities including outreach, implementation, and assessment Maintain Teen Academy email database including student, parent, and educator contacts Prepare data for scholarship application process (50% of Teen Academy students are on scholarship) Maintain student image archive and regularly provide updates (images, activity shots, and artist statements) for the ICP website Maintain the Teen Academy alumni database Assist in preparing welcome packets and supply kits for incoming students Assist in preparation for final presentations and exhibitions Additional Responsibilities: Update promotional materials for the program including flyers and eblasts Organize and inventory supplies on a regular basis Update comparative program research Additional responsibilities as assigned Minimum qualifications: Education and Training: B.A. or M.A. in Photography, Education and/or related field Work Experience: 1+ years of office and administrative experience in an educational and/or photographic environment Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational skills Strong verbal communication, writing, and public speaking skills Facility in working with people and particular interest in youth programming Solid understanding of technical aspects of black-and-white darkroom, color, and digital photography Strong administrative and computer skills (Windows, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office Suite) Editorial and design skills including working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Commitment to providing superior customer service Enthusiastic team member Proficiency in Spanish language preferred Location: 1114 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street, New York, New York, 10036, United States How to Apply: For immediate consideration, send resume with salary requirements to: Director of Administration International Center of Photography 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Email: jobs@ICP.org Fax: 212-857-0089 No telephone calls please. The International Center of Photography is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.
Contact:	International Center of Photography
Phone:	212.857.0045

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