Youth Program Associate at The Crucible in Oakland, CA

Description

 Our Mission 

The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming, hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections.

Our programs

Established in 2005, the Youth Industrial Arts Program initially comprised a few pilot classes, and has now grown to serve over 5,000 young people, ages 8-24 years old, annually. The goal of our program is to provide engaging, high-quality arts programming at reduced cost, increasing opportunities for underserved and at-risk young people from Oakland and the Bay Area to actively participate in the arts, STEM and STEAM education.

The Youth Program Associate reports directly to the Youth Program Manager and coordinates youth programming for ages 8-18 years old. The Youth Program Associate works closely with the studio and educational management teams to manage execution of all Crucible youth and community programs. This is a highly collaborative position that will work with a varied group of artistic and motivated individuals. 

The Youth Program Associate will work with the Youth Program Manager to expand neighborhood and school engagement such as class offerings through STEAM programs, open houses, field trip days, and demonstrations consistent with resources. 

Requirements

 Responsibilities 

• In collaboration with Youth Program Manager, the Youth Program Associate supports and supervises the youth programs staff throughout the year as well as youth participating in classes and programs. 
• Works directly with youth during camps, community events, field trips, and classes.
• Facilitates community engagement and recommends outreach for schools and community partners. Provides information to and serves as a liaison for schools during field trips. Assists in the planning and scheduling of day-of logistics. 
• Oversees recruitment for the youth scholarship program by working with Marketing to create print and online materials, managing a portfolio of partners to support local recruitment, and working with parents/guardians to provide information, gather necessary forms, and assess need for scholarship. 
• Supports data collection and statistics for youth engagement and community programming (utilizing our SalesForce database and tools such as FormStack and Google Forms) to provide support for program assessment and development, as well as grant creation in conjunction with the Development staff.
• In conjunction with the Youth Program Manager, the Associate works with youth staff to develop and implement mission-aligned practices, training tools, group agreements, and behavioral policy. Additionally, promotes adherence to studio safety rules during youth programs by working alongside Studio Managers and Technicians to follow building protocols. 
•  In collaboration with the Faculty and Volunteer Coordinator, supports scheduling of volunteers for programming and provides supplemental information/training when necessary for youth-specific events. 
• Creates orders for food and materials related to youth programs 
• Supports department heads with reviewing their materials orders for youth classes
• Weekend and evening availability necessary
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of three years relevant education administration and hands-on experience, with a strong youth focus, demonstrated cultural competency work, and a broad range of experience with youth populations and ages.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, ability to take initiative, and be proactive with attention to detail. 
• Strong computer skills (Mac), including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Docs. SalesForce experience preferred, but not required. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to motivate, educate, and facilitate youth and staff that work with youth. 
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of community relations. Experience working with creative communities, underserved populations, and a broad range of people and organizations. 
• Visual and/or industrial arts experience preferred.