“As a teacher, it is a joy to work with Streetside Stories.”

— Kelly Taggart Scavullo, Teacher, Francisco Middle School

JOBS

Streetside is currently accepting applications for the following positions. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing samples to jobs[at]streetside.org. Positions are posted until filled.

Deputy Director, Programs

Development Manager

Editorial Intern

Internship Program

Deputy Director, Programs

Responsibilities Include:

» Leadership

• Serve as a member of Streetside's Management Team, which implements Streetside's strategic plan and oversees the organization's operations
• Lead the organization in the Executive Director's absence
• Leadership of key organizational capacity building projects

» Teaching and Learning

• Oversee Streetside's external evaluation and internal assessment efforts
• Maintain and develop high quality curriculum and programming in alignment with best practices in arts and literacy education and youth development
• Design and oversee staff training in Streetside learning communities Supervise Streetside's Teacher Coaches, (who in turn supervise all Teaching Artists), Program Coordinator, and leader of Volunteer Teaching Assistant program
• Oversee hiring and supervision structure for all program staff

» Fundraising, Earned Income and Finance

• Develop and implement Streetside's earned income strategy; meet earned income goals
• Impact Streetside fundraising efforts by participating in strategy-setting and proposal design
• Prepare program reports to government funders
• Participate in Streetside's budgeting and financial management

» Organizational Relationships

• Build and maintain strong partnerships
• Engage with a variety of Streetside stakeholders, from donors to parents
• Represent the organization in a variety of public forums, from conference presentations to committee memberships

» Administration

• Oversee administrative infrastructure for program delivery, including scheduling, information management, supplies and inventory
• Prepare, maintain and analyze data about program metrics and performance

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, collaborative leader with high standards and a passion for arts education and youth development.

• Deep professional grounding in education; Master's Degree in education or related field preferred
• Real-world arts education experience; at least two years' experience in a leadership position at a nonprofit or school; experience as a teaching artist
• Experience working with low-income youth of color
• Arts experience strongly preferred, especially experience in theater, visual, literary or media arts
• Experience with evaluation and assessment
• Extensive experience hiring, training, supervising and evaluating educational and administrative staff
• At least three years' experience creating and sustaining partnerships
• Extensive experience developing, implementing and improving arts education curriculum
• Experience creating and managing program budgets
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Effective time and project management

Salary & Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental and chiro-acu insurance, as well as generous paid leave and a 403(b) plan. Starting salary: $54,000-$58,000 depending on experience.

Streetside Stories is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and a professional writing sample to jobs[at]streetside[dot]org by January 6, 2012. Write "Deputy Director" in the subject line.

No phone calls, please!

Development Manager

The Development Manager will help ensure Streetside's success by managing the implementation of the organization's annual fundraising plans. The Development Manager will have a passion for Streetside's mission, a desire to represent Streetside in the community, and should be an excellent writer, communicator, and project manager. The ideal candidate will excel in a fun, fast-paced and flexible environment.

Responsibilities Include:

» Individual Donor Fundraising

• Employ the Benevon model to implement a regular schedule of fundraising cultivation and solicitation events.
• Maintain regular contact with donors through thank you notes, new donor packets, appreciation mailings, etc.
• Maintain records, files and databases related to individual donor fundraising.
• Create individual donor solicitation materials and letters.
• Organize donor events including the annual fundraising breakfast and donor appreciation.

» Grant Writing

• Research and assess foundation, corporate and government funding opportunities.
• Write and edit grants, grant budgets and grant reports.
• Maintain grant files, databases and reporting schedules.
• Create supporting documentation for grants.

» Communications

• Oversee the production of Streetside's publications, including the anthology and annual report.
• Oversee and implement the organization's social marketing strategy.
• Implement an organization wide messaging and branding campaign.

» Fundraising Planning

• Support board and Executive Director in planning fundraising activities and goals.
• Prepare fundraising reports as needed.
• Maintain and implement fundraising work plans.

Required Skills

• Excellent project and time management skills
• At least two years fundraising experience at a nonprofit organization
• Impeccable writing skills
• Highly motivated self-starter and proactive team member
• Proficient with data management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or equivalent
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Background in marketing and social media

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position: $48-54,000, DOE
• 3 weeks vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and floating holiday
• Medical, dental, acu/chiro and vision insurance

Streetside Stories is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and two relevant writing samples to jobs[at]streetside[dot]org. Write "Development Manager" in the subject line.

No phone calls, please!

Editorial Intern

The Streetside Stories Editorial Intern helps direct, manage, and edit Streetside's annual student anthology and other student-created content. The Editorial Intern also assists with other marketing and communication materials. Hours worked per week vary depending on the anthology production schedule, but the Editorial Intern will work an average of 5 - 6 hours/week. During April and May anthology deadlines, additional hours may be required. Office hours are flexible, and with the right equipment, the Intern can work most hours off-site.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the typing of student stories, including directing volunteers and interns
• Co-ordination of submission and copyediting process
• Help with the thematic direction of anthology and creation of chapters
• Correspondence with publisher, designer, and artists
• Manage anthology distribution to schools and community centers
• Track student information and permission slips
• Assist with organization of Anthology release event

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous editorial experience, working on small or large-scale publications
• Interest in learning/exercising editorial skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Applications, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, and complex Excel spreadsheets
• College coursework in English, Journalism, or creative writing AND/OR copyediting/proofreading experience
• Commitment to youth development and educational equity
• Experience or interest in working with diverse populations, including English Language Learners and students from immigrant populations

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with video editing software
• Own a up-to-date personal computer
• Reliable means of transportation

Applications are due by December 23, 2011. Internship starts January 2nd.

To apply, please email a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this opportunity to jobs[at]streetside[dot]org with the subject line "Editorial Intern." Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls, please!

Streetside's Internship Program

Thanks for your interest in interning with us! We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Streetside interns help out in a variety of ways, from working directly with teachers and students, to assisting our fundraising, programming, and outreach teams.

Currently, we're seeking a Development Intern and a Programs Intern.

Requirements:

• Minimum commitment of ten hours per week for entirety of the term
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Editing/proofreading/writing experience preferred
• Passion for youth empowerment and literacy
• Interest in gaining skills in fundraising, nonprofit management, and/or outreach

To apply, please send an email to outreach[at]streetside[dot]org telling us why you'd like to intern for us and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please also include a resume with relevant experience and skills and provide a list of three references.

No phone calls, please!

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