POSITION TITLE: Director of Education Programs
REPORTS TO: SVP of Education Programs
START DATE: ASAP
LOCATION: Remote Working with expectation for future full time work in Los Angeles, CA at Legacy Youth Leadership Headquarters.
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ABOUT LEGACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Legacy Youth Leadership (LYL) works to build a socially conscious and active generation of young people through outreach, mentorship and leadership programs. As an organization committed to building and developing student leaders, LYL connects young people to the causes and issues they care about, while resourcing them with the tools and materials they need to create tangible change in the world today. LYL works with thousands of students globally, and through our programs, students gain a deeper understanding of social issues while being empowered to take action. We at LYL are guided by our Core Values, establishing the standard for who we want to be for our students, schools, supporters, and community. These Core Values are: Humble Hustle, Self-Starter, Passionate, Playful, and Attitude of Gratitude
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Thirst Project (TP), our partner, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to end the global water crisis. Students in LYL Programs are developed as leaders in their communities and through mentorship, gain a deeper understanding of the global water crisis. LYL students are then given the tools and resources necessary to support the effort and mission of Thirst Project to implement fresh water projects and WASH programs around the world.
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As we grow and develop our mentorship programs, we’re looking for our next superstar to help us create meaningful and magical student program experiences, while assisting the network of Thirst Project Schools with their fundraising efforts. We’re building an all star team of hella smart people ready to roll up their sleeves (or their skinny jeans) and grow with us. We believe in hiring people who are smart, solution-oriented, a little weird, and ambitious. We take the causes and issues we care about seriously, but we never take ourselves too seriously. You’ll get to work alongside every member of our tight-knit puppy-obsessed team while learning how a best-in-class student leadership organization is built from the ground up.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, enthusiastic individual who is on fire for helping students develop real world skills, while pushing young people to take action around the causes they care about. This EPIC human being will work on both the development and implementation of LYL’s Education Programs, while assisting in the relationship management and activation of Thirst Project Schools.
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Who needs paragraphs when we can give you bullet points??
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- Work will be divided into Program Development/Management and Partnership Work.
- LYL’s Programs include the Leadership, Speaker, and Club Program. The Dir. of Edu. Programs will primarily oversee the Leadership and Speaker program.
- LYL has partnered with Thirst Project, to help students raise money and awareness to bring an end to the global water crisis.
- The Dir. of Edu. Programs will assist in managing relationships with “Thirst Project” schools and students who are raising money and awareness for the global water crisis.
- In the management of these relationships, we will be inviting “Thirst Project” students to participate in LYL Programs, so students can raise even more money and awareness for the global water crisis.
- LYL will be working with other charitable partners in the future, beyond Thirst Project, to raise money and awareness for other causes and issues.
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We need someone who is BEYOND excited/amped/stoked/giddy to help us both develop and implement our mentorship programs while also working with students to help them raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis. Do you get inspired thinking about different ways to engage with students? Does it get your heartrate up when you think about implementing new programs for students to develop a deeper understanding of humanitarian issues and ways they can do something about it?
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If yes, then let’s talk. The search is on for someone who can help us change young people’s lives FOREVER. We want our next Dir. of Education Programs to believe in the power of young people to do good in the world. If you love the idea of changing the lives of students, and you’ve worked with young people in the past, APPLY NOW!
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop current Mentorship Programs, including the Student Leadership Program and the Student Speaker Program.
- Build content around each program that effectively engages student leaders.
- Work in our digital platform to create a simple and profound experience for students to move through.
- Develop marketing materials to distribute to student leaders, inviting young people to be part of our programs.
- Grow a team of volunteers to assist in the implementation of programming.
- Facilitate virtual and in person sessions, guiding students and/or volunteers through each program.
- Mentor Students and Teachers year round as they move through our programs and develop the skills they need to take action around the causes or issues they care about.
- Work with our Partner, Thirst Project, and the students/schools that support the work of ENDING the global water crisis by both helping schools raise money, raise awareness, and helping students sign up for our mentorship programs.
- Work alongside all staffers in the Education Department to create meaningful student programming experiences within outreach, leadership/mentorship, and experiential learning.
- Assist in the development of additional student programming including Legacy Summit (Summer Conference experience), Student Service Trips, and Student Scholarship Opportunities.
- Track student sign ups and student progress through all programs.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALITIES DESIRED
- Experience building and implementing student leadership programs.
- Mentorship is key. We want someone with previous mentorship experience.
- Must be passionate about social issues and opportunities for students to learn and take action around humanitarian causes.
- Program development experience. We said it before, but we will say it again. Have you built an experience for students that is more magical than the fireworks show at Disneyland? If the answer is yes, we want you!
- Someone who is down to be a part of a culture that is youthful and FUN, but someone who can also develop strategy, think critically, and implement new programs to reach our goals!
- Agility: Looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable We move fast, we learn & shift even faster. You must be able to keep up.
- Some days you’ll work past your 9-5 schedule. Other days, you need to be willing to leave work 1 hour early to catch a sunset that can’t be missed.
- Someone with existing experience in technical systems and digital platforms. We want someone who is systems oriented.
- Strong written & oral communication skills required.
PERKS OF WORKING AT LEGACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP
- 15 days vacation, 3 sick days for sniffles, 3 personal days for those days when you just wanna stay in with your boo, all national holidays, AND the week between Christmas & New Year’s.
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. (AKA… Bandaids, fillings for those cavities, sexy new hipster glasses).
- FREE Trip to eSwatini to see the impact of Thirst Project’s work after 2 years of working with us.
- Employer matching savings plan…because…working for a charity shouldn’t mean you go broke.
- Living in the City of Angels. Let’s be honest… Weather. Is. Perfect. All. Year.
- Working alongside a BEST in class team who share a passion and desire to develop student leaders.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a one-page resume and the answers to the following questions in a word document with the subject line: (YOUR FIRST NAME) IS READY TO SERVE. Note, our questionnaire is meant to show us a little bit about who you are and your personality. We’re allergic to boring questionnaires, so have fun with it! Be creative. Let us know why you’re the one for the job!
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QUESTIONNAIRE
- WHAT UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, QUALITIES, OR CHARACTERISTICS MAKE YOU THE PERFECT CANDIDATE FOR THIS JOB?
- OUT OF ALL OUR CORE VALUES (HUMBLE HUSTLE, SELF-STARTER, PASSIONATE, PLAYFUL, AND ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE) BASED ON YOUR INTERPRETATION OF THESE WORDS AND TERMS, WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU AND WHY?
- WHAT HARD OR SOFT SKILLS DO YOU BELIEVE ARE CRITICAL FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AS HIGH SCHOOLERS?
- WHAT FICTIONAL CHARACTER DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH MOST WITH AND WHY?
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Required to wear a mask, sanitize hands frequently, clean up work space, temperature checks.
Work Location: One location