Plugged In Job Opening
Program Director Sought
This Post Expires August 31, 1994
Overview of Plugged In
Plugged In is a non-profit organization which provides computer-based
learning activities to youth from low-income families. We are just over one
year old and currently work with children and families at our site in East
Palo Alto, as well as at Boys and Girls Club facilities in Menlo Park and
Redwood City, all in Northern California. Over the next few months, we will
be developing an Internet-based network of youth centers.
Plugged In develops collaborative projects which use new technologies in
creative ways to provide broad and exciting learning experiences to
children and families who are traditionally denied access to new
technology. Projects our students have completed include computer
programming classes for local teenagers, cartoon animations, multimedia
self-portraits, computer slide-shows and interactive newsletters.
Position Overview:
Plugged In's Program Director's responsibilities include:
- Developing new programs and projects
- Documenting existing projects
- Managing program staff and volunteers
- Managing relationships with collaborating agencies
- Training program staff and volunteers
- Moderate online discussion groups between community workers
- Develop on online youth centers network
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills
- Extensive experience in working with youth in a community setting
- Ability to develop partnerships with community organizations
- Develop staff and volunteer training programs
- Strong managerial skills
- Experience in educational technology
- Experience in writing grants
- Applications by women and persons of color are encouraged
- Preferably an advanced degree in educational technology
Salary range: $25,000 - $28,000 annually
Bart Decrem -- Executive Director
Snail Mail:
Plugged In
1923 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
E-mail: pluggedin@aol.com