NAD Position Announcement - Youth Programs Assistant
Posted May 9, 2008
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Silver Spring, MD - The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) seeks a dynamic, energetic and creative person to become part of its Youth Programs team. The youth programs assistant will assist with coordinating youth related programming at the NAD. The assistant should have a passion for deaf youth of America.
Key duties include:
- Assist in development, planning, and implementation of NAD youth programs;
- Build community partnerships that will benefit the NAD and deaf youth;
- Research trends, demographics and needs of youth to evaluate current programs and plan strategically for the future;
- Maintain youth database and web pages;
- Develop marketing materials about NAD youth programs;
- Write grants and seek donations/sponsorships for youth programs and related events;
- Increase membership and participation within NAD youth programs; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Position requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts field; Master’s degree in related field preferred;
- Equivalent of two years’ relevant management and leadership experience (cooperative or internship experience may be included) working with deaf youth;
- Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and weekends as required;
- Ability to travel throughout the year for youth-related events/programs;
- Ability to multi-task and to handle competing priorities and demands;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively both within and outside of the Association;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), teamwork, and organizational skills;
- Computer and internet literacy;
- Familiarity with deaf youth leadership including knowledge of the theories, principles and practices common to the field of youth development;
- Fluency in American Sign Language with knowledge of deaf culture and heritage.
Standard benefits package; salary is commensurate with experience.
Deadline:
Close of business-Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Applicant cover letter, resume, references and contact information (3), and relevant work samples (3) should be mailed to the attention of: Jennifer Yost Ortiz, Director of Youth Programs, National Association of the Deaf, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
The NAD is an EEO/AA employer. No telephone calls or e-mails please. For more information about the NAD, visit www.nad.org.
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