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JobDescription:PC 1 SNL2013

SUMMERNIGHTLIGHTSPROGRAMCOORDINATORJOBDESCRIPTION

TheMayorsOffice of Gang Reduction and YouthDevelopment (GRYD)was established in 2007with the

primarygoalofestablishingdatadrivengangpreventionand interventionprograms intheCitysmostgang

impactedcommunities.

Summer

Night

Lights

(SNL),

acomponent

of

the

GRYD

strategy

was

piloted

during

the

summerof2008asa response to research thatpoint toyouthbeingmost likely to commitviolent crimes

duringthesummermonthsintheCityofLosAngeles.Nowinits6th

consecutivesummer,theSNLprogramis

implemented in32parksacrossthecitywith thegoalof reducinggang relatedviolence inandaroundSNL

sites&providingcommunityengagementandemploymentopportunitiesforyouthaswellasadults.

GENERALRESPONSIBILITIESTheProgramCoordinatorworksindependentlyandcollaborativelywiththeSNLSiteManager,GRYDstaffand

programpartnerstooverseeaspectsofSNLprogramservicedeliveryatone(1) identifiedsite.TheProgram

Coordinator works independently and collaboratively to plan, manage, and implement activities in the

followingareas:nightlyprogramming,supervision,andprogramoutreach.Responsibilitiesincludesupervision

of the SNL Youth Squad (11 local youth ages 1724), implementation of the SNL youth development

curriculum,communityoutreach,andcollaborationwithSNLprogrampartners, including lawenforcement,

communitybasedorganizations, and citydepartments. TheProgramCoordinatorwillwork collaboratively

with diverse populations; which include potential perpetrators and victims of violence, manage complex

situations and problem solve effectively, as well as possess excellent management, communication,

organizational,administrativeandtimemanagementskills.

WORKDUTIESMAYINCLUDE,BUTARENOTLIMITEDTO: SupervisionoftheSNLYouthSquad.Thisincludesdevelopingschedules,monitoringperformance,

providingdirection,inputandfeedback,andmodelingappropriatebehaviorandprofessionalism.

ImplementationoftheYouthSquadDevelopmentCurriculum. AttendandparticipatefullyinallSNLprogrammeetingsandplanningsessions. Assistanceandsupervisionofdailysetupandbreakdownofprogramactivitiesandequipment.

This includes communicating supply, equipment, and staffing needs to Site Manager, and

developingnightlystaffassignmentsandschedules.

Implementation of site outreach plan, ongoing assessment of community participation andidentificationofadditionaloutreachefforts.

Trackingprogramactivitiesandorganizationofsitedocuments.ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS:

Full

time

availability

from

June

through

August.

Must complete and pass a Live Scan background screening prior to being provided an officialemploymentoffer.

Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, simple accounting, spreadsheets,databases,email,andinternet.

Valid drivers license and be able to provide a DMV printout, proof of insurance and reliabletransportation.

Mustbeable tostand for longperiodsof time,carryaminimumof15 lbs,andengage in laborintensiveactivities.

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JobDescription:PC 2 SNL2013

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE:BachelorsDegreeinarelatedfieldwithaminimumofone(1)yearofexperience in family,youth,or communitybasedprogram implementationexperience,oraminimumof2

years of professional experience in working with families, youth, community organizing, or program

development.

o Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others bothinternallyandexternally.

o Abilitytoworkinafastpacedworkenvironment.o Stronginterestinandunderstandingofyouth,familyandcommunitybasedprograms.o Abilitytoworkcooperativelyandeffectivelywithotherstosetgoalsandresolveproblems.

APPLICATIONSUBMISSIONPROCESS:ToapplyfortheProgramCoordinatorposition,pleasecompletetheSNL2013EmploymentApplicationonline.Applicationscanbefoundatthefollowinglink:https://www.formstack.com/forms/SNL2013employmentapplication

APPLICATIONANDFILINGINFORMATION:Pleasenote:Duetothehighvolumeofapplications,onlyonlineapplicationswill be accepted. Applications submitted to our office via fax or emailwill not be accepted.

Applicationswillbereviewed,andthosecandidateswhoaredeemedtobeagoodfitwillbescheduledforan

interview.SNLreservestherighttocloseormodifyapplicationdeadlines,andwillacceptapplicationsuntilthe

needsoftheprogramaremet.

SALARY&BENEFITS:Salaryrangeis$16perhour,andiscontingentuponavailablefunding.Benefitsarenotavailable.

PeriodofEmployment:Summer2013(6/108/10)WeeklySchedule:40hours

Monday:OFF Tuesday:10:00am6:00pm WednesdaySaturday:3:30pm12:00a.m. Sunday:OFF

APPLICATIONDEADLINE:May3,2013EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER: ItisthepolicyoftheGRYDSummerNightLightsprogramtoprovideequalemploymentopportunityforallqualifiedpersons,regardlessofrace,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,sexual

orientation,ordisability.

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