Youth Media & Production Instructor

TITLE: Youth Media & Production Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Bridges

REPORTS TO: Bridges Program Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

HOURS: 3 to 5 hours a week for 44 weeks/year. Hours are subject to change with academic calendar and/or program needs

SALARY: $32/hr

START DATE: ASAP

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication, Support, and Inclusion

HOLA’s Youth Media & Production Instructor is responsible for leading a weekly class for HOLA youth in grades 9-10 focusing on media production techniques, visual storytelling, and exploring related careers in the field. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, in-class instruction, prep and clean-up for each class, as well as individual student support and guidance as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement class syllabus & lesson plan
• Provide exceptional art mentorship and classroom engagement
• Act as a mentor and role model for youth and foster a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for HOLA youth
• Work with Bridges Director to stay within the budget and order supplies for classes and workshops
• Take attendance at each class meeting
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the shared studio space
• Track and maintain photography equipment
• Work collaboratively with Bridges staff on special projects and exhibitions
• Archive and organize student projects
• Update the Youth Media & Production Blog
• Attend relevant staff meetings, special events, and training
• Ability to be a strong role model for youth during all working hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree, B.A preferred
• Experience working with high school youth
• Experience facilitating visual storytelling curriculum
• Experience with Adobe
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Must pass CA DOJ background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building environment may not provide air conditioning and heat in all areas. Outdoor work is expected in some cases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, HOLA values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.