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Program Assistant

[Posted 11/03/10]

Organization: Center for Urban Pedagogy
Website: http://www.anothercupdevelopment.org/
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Description: CUP is Hiring.

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) is a nonprofit organization that uses design and art to improve public participation in shaping communities. We bring together art and design professionals with community-based organizers, advocates, researchers, and policy-makers to create teaching tools that demystify the city and how it works. For more information, visit CUP online.


CUP is seeking a Program Assistant.

CUP is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to provide general project and organizational support on our Youth Education and Community Education programs.

Position responsibilities include:

• Policy and planning-related research on topics for CUP’s Youth Education and Community Education projects

• Extensive writing to summarize and communicate research findings to a range of audiences, as well as to create outreach materials for funders, partner organizations, the press, etc.

• Identifying interviewees for Youth Education projects and setting up interviews

• Assisting with Making Policy Public jury meetings and coordinating project selection process

• Conducting outreach on completed CUP projects to organizations that might use them, particularly educational institutions and community organizations; conducting workshops using CUP tools and training others to use them

• Coordinating CUP communications, including email blasts, fundraising outreach, and press releases

• Providing general administrative and organizational support as needed
Qualifications: We are seeking a candidate with an interest in policy and planning issues, demonstrated research and communication skills, and a commitment to social justice. The ideal candidate would be outgoing, self-directed, and able to work in a collaborative environment with a broad range of partners.

The candidate must be proficient with basic web applications, Adobe Creative Suite software, and Microsoft Office.
An interest in design and visual culture, and experience with database software are both pluses.

Interviews will take place in early December, for a flexible start date in late December or early January.
Salary commensurate with experience. Health benefits are provided.

How to Apply: If you are interested in the position, please send your resume; a cover letter; a short (3-5 page) writing sample, preferably demonstrating your ability to distill complex issues; and 3 references. Please send all materials as a single PDF to info@anothercupdevelopment.org by Monday, November 29th at 5 pm.

Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)
232 Third Street #D201
Brooklyn, NY 11215

http://www.anothercupdevelopment.org/
Deadline: 11/29/2010



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