Job Description

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking a Digital Media Coordinator. Reporting to the YOU Assistant Director, the Digital Media Coordinator will develop and teach a technology-based curriculum and facilitate student-centered technology learning for youth, ages 12-18. All activities are done in a highly collaborative environment between other technology staff and in-house youth workers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, lesson plan, teach, and document technology-based curricula for youth during after-school hours and Full Days.
• Coordinate the ASM Visionaries Program through recruiting, facilitating, and supervising students as they complete their term projects.
• Coordinate, plan, and assist with technology services for students, mentors, and staff during but not limited to TEAM workshops and activities, banquets, full days, etc.
• In charge of clean up and maintenance of computer lab, focusing at the end of the day.
• Keep the Mac lab up to date in the YOU area to ensure current information on hardware, software, and internet applications.
• Document learning activities; maintain student records such as attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Work with YOU staff to complete Salesforce and Cityspan database requirements for the department and per Visionaries.
• Maintain Etsy store by tracking current inventory, completing orders, adding new inventory that is created from ASM sessions, and managing purchases.
• Managing the end of the year TEAM booklet, through the production and printing stages of the final draft.
• Document YOU program by taking pictures year-round of program activities. Used for TEAM booklets and funder requirements.
• Supports Youth Coordinator and YOU staff with day-to-day duties and supervision of students during drop-in hours including homework help and recreational and enrichment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in computers, youth education, or a related field preferred.
• Teaching experience, preferred.
• Experience with technology-based learning programs.
• Broad knowledge of digital design systems (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
• Knowledge of Windows operating system (Windows XP and Vista).
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of Mac OS.
• Extensive knowledge of adolescent behavior and learning patterns.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Flexibility with work schedule as position requires working evening hours (M-Th until 7/8pm during the school year).

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Compensation of $19.50 - $20.00 / hour.
• Work / life integration.
  • Generous paid time off.

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year.
• 3 personal days.
• Paid birthday off.
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Vacation.
  • Year 1 = 8 days.
  • Year 2 = 13 days.
  • Year 3 + = 20 days.
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees.
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
• Professional Development.
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
• Wellness support.
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
  • 403b with employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite.

Union / Non Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; UNITED WAY MEMBER.

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

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