Position Announcement:
Facilitator
Full time, salaried position $30,000, plus excellent benefits
Occasional evenings/week-ends required
About Project SUCCESS
Project SUCCESS is a
fifteen-year old non-profit youth-development organization that works with
students over a six-year period, from middle school through high school, to
help them develop life skills and inspire them to act on their dreams. Through
in-school goal-setting workshops, an innovative theater program, and
after-school individual services, students learn to make informed choices and
plan for meaningful futures. We currently serve more than 8,000 students in
nine schools. We are a dedicated team looking for a passionate, motivated team
player! To learn more, please visit our website at www.projectsuccess.org.
Job Duties and
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and facilitate in-school,
goal-setting workshops for grades 6-12
- Design new and refine existing workshop
curriculum
- Develop and maintain good relationships with
school staff. Work in partnership with teachers to support the individual
needs of students
- Coordinate with career counselors and other
school staff to assist students with their after graduation plans
- Work with students one-on-one when necessary
- Maintain up-to-date journal and prepare detailed
reports of activities
- Work closely with other facilitators to share
ideas and to support each other
- Provide positive solutions to any concerns or
problems that may arise
- Study and prepare for the plays (i.e., read
scripts, attend dress rehearsals, attend post-play discussions)
- Create innovative ways to promote the plays and
to encourage family participation in the theater experiences
- Assist as a host/chaperone at theater
performances
- Participate in Project SUCCESS special events,
trips and activities when needed (they're fun!)
Qualifications
- Experience working in a leadership role with youth;
ability to motivate, teach, and be a mentor
- Ability to build trusting relationships with
diverse groups of people
- Passionate about wanting to help students
achieve their best
- Knowledge of the inner workings of public
schools and/or professional theaters desired but not required
- High energy, Positive attitude, Enjoys
challenging work, Enthusiastic
- Extremely reliable, Self-motivated, Well organized,
Adaptable, Creative
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a
team
- Belief in the potential of young people and
their ability to succeed
To apply send
resume, cover letter and references to:
Mail to:
Adrienne Diercks, Executive Director
Project SUCCESS
2124 Dupont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
55405
Email to:
melaniel@projectsuccess.org
Please no phone calls
at this time
