Program Assistant - Summer 2019
Program assistants help facilitate our Giant Word Winder Program at Chicago Public Libraries throughout the city. The Giant Word Winder Program is a literacy (and math) program using giant games to reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and math skills while teaching collaboration and critical thinking.
Job Responsibilities:
Watch our how to play videos on the Word Winder YouTube channel to get a jump on training! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeYmGfpnX3P4Ssv986LkIA).
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Claire@DavidLHoytFoundation.org
Program assistants help facilitate our Giant Word Winder Program at Chicago Public Libraries throughout the city. The Giant Word Winder Program is a literacy (and math) program using giant games to reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and math skills while teaching collaboration and critical thinking.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in facilitating Giant Word Winder and Giant math Winder programs at Chicago Public Libraries 4-6 times per week.
- Document gameplay with photos,
- Keep a record of the number of children in each program,
- Complete a short survey after each program,
- Direct large groups of children
- Outgoing and pleasant demeanor
- Follow directions well,
- Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills, and
- Have an interest in playing games with children
- Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Spanish speaking and writing a plus, but not required
- Access to reliable transportation a plus, but not required
- Part-time - 10-14 hours per week during June 24th - August 9th
- Programs are 1 hour per library
- Must have daytime availability
- Can bring your children to the library if they are able to be unsupervised
- Compensation is $18/hour
Watch our how to play videos on the Word Winder YouTube channel to get a jump on training! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeYmGfpnX3P4Ssv986LkIA).
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Claire@DavidLHoytFoundation.org
Marketing Assistant - Summer 2019
Marketing interns will work directly with the Executive Director to market, publicize, and promote the mission and programming of the foundation. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Claire@davidlhoytfoundation.org.
Responsibilities will include:
Marketing interns will work directly with the Executive Director to market, publicize, and promote the mission and programming of the foundation. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Claire@davidlhoytfoundation.org.
Responsibilities will include:
- building our social network
- program promotion
- neighborhood relations
- e-marketing and newsletter creation
- assistance with events
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Strong computer skills - including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel skills a must)
- The ability to work within a team environment, and the focus to take on independent projects
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or similar required.
- Experience in video editing a plus!
- Part-time - 10-14 hours per week
- Must have daytime availability
- Compensation is $15/hour