Media Education Associate

About the role

NYC Parks' Media Education Unit provides high-quality digital resources and creative learning opportunities for all. Community education spaces are located within Recreation Centers across the five boroughs and are accessible with Recreation membership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of a recreation center media lab under general supervision.
• Plan, develop, and conduct high-quality digital learning workshops and classes focusing on multimedia, workforce development, and academic enrichment.
• Offer digital learning opportunities for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors, emphasizing computer literacy, community engagement, and leisure activity.
• Leverage digital media tools to inspire students and media lab users to "create with purpose" and become active members of their communities and societies.
• Work with Media Education administration to sustain and develop partnerships with community-based organizations and nonprofit, education, arts, media, and higher education networks.
• Attend staff development and provide leadership, training, and expertise to other Media Education staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Create technology instructional resources based on expertise.
• Maintain and enforce media lab policies and procedures, including inventory tracking.
• Monitor and track center members and youth program participation and inventory.

Requirements

Only current full-time annually paid Parks employees are eligible to apply. Current employees must include their ERN on their cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, or a bachelor's degree in education, technology, or a digital media-related field.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, technology, or a digital media-related field.
• Experience working and teaching with children, teenagers, adults, and seniors in a technology classroom or after-school setting.
• Background in curriculum development, with emphasis on digital/media literacy and connected learning.
• Familiarity with the digital media community and dissemination methods.
• Experience in graphic and web design, animation, visual arts, and/or film or video production.
• Proficiency in general and open-source computer software including Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based platforms like Google Docs.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and software problems.
• Excellent writing, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and effective in and with diverse communities.

Benefits

The City of New York offers various benefits, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness and residency requirements for certain positions.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.