Chinatown Youth Initiatives is now hiring summer staff!
CYI is currently in search of candidates to fill the following positions:
Coordinator, Facilitator and Participant Outreach Committee Member
All positions are unpaid, but CYI is more than willing to work with colleges so that summer staff can receive internship and/or school credits.
All applications must be received by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, via email to apply@cyinyc.org.
Summer Leadership Institute Program Description:
Please distribute widely.
If you are:
• Passionate about issues that face Chinatown, Asian Americans, and other underrepresented communities.
• Dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring discussion around what you are passionate about.
Then you have what it takes to be part of the staff at our Summer Leadership Institute (SLI).
This summer, be a different kind of leader…
One who can inspire high school youth to become, not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today!
1) COORDINATOR (1 POSITION)
Works with Senior Coordinator: To oversee all aspects of program administration for the Summer Leadership Institute, keep track of budget and program expenses, provide training to facilitation team, as well as develop curricula for and facilitate youth workshops during SLI around sociopolitical issues.
2) FACILITATORS (UP TO 4 POSITIONS)
Works with other facilitators and coordinators: To develop curricula for and facilitate youth workshops around sociopolitical issues, organize informal hangouts for assigned small group.
3) PARTICIPANT OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS (UP TO 8 POSITIONS)
Works with other committee members: To spearhead outreach efforts to diversify and maximize number of applicants for SLI, assist coordinators in creating and distributing participant applications, research opportunities to increase program visibility.
The mission of Chinatown Youth Initiatives (CYI) is to empower New York City youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of Chinatown, Asian Americans, and other underrepresented communities. CYI is a youth-run organization that works to build a legacy of young leaders by strengthening awareness of community issues through workshops and project initiatives.
The summer program of CYI, called the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), consists of a series of weekly workshops, in which high school youth engage in exploratory activities and discussions. These workshops, typically run by college students, aim to facilitate identity and leadership development, as well as to enhance awareness of issues affecting underrepresented communities. Please visit our website at www.cyinyc.org for more information.
All positions are unpaid, but CYI is more than willing to work with colleges so that summer staff can receive internship and/or school credits.
For further inquiries, please contact Dan Ping He at danping@cyinyc.org
All applications must be received by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, via email to apply@cyinyc.org.
