Global Kids, Inc. – the premier non-profit educational organization for global learning and youth
development – works to ensure that urban youth have the knowledge, skills, experiences and values they need
to succeed in school, participate effectively in the democratic process and achieve leadership in their
communities and on the global stage.
Global Kids Online Leadership Program (OLP) has developed and pioneered cutting-edge practices that
integrate digital media, global awareness, and youth leadership for underserved middle and high school
students. In addition to youth-facing work, OLP works to build capacity of other youth-serving educators
and institutions, and contribute to the field of digital media and learning through speaking engagements and
special trainings.
Global Kids is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual for its Online Leadership Program to run youth
programs using digital media. The Online Leadership Program Associate will work collaboratively with other
Online Leadership Program staff as well as other Global Kids staff in order to:
• Coordinate, develop and facilitate interactive, experiential workshops using digital media for afterschool
programs for middle and high school youth
• Conduct professional development trainings for educators
• Collaboratively brainstorm ideas for new digital media projects that embrace global learning with a team
• Write curricula and lesson plans that incorporate digital media and global issues
• Stay up to date on digital media and learning news and research
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, both independently and on a team
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, institutions, and other collaborative partners
• Work collaboratively in middle and high school environments to deliver both in-school and afterschool
programs.
• Contribute writing and ideas to grant proposals and reports
• Represent GK through blog posts, speaking engagements, and other outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or commensurate work experience preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of related work experience required
• Experience using interactive experiential learning strategies and youth development or leadership
strategies in culturally diverse settings with youth.
• Experience teaching digital media skills and tools to youth and educators (i.e. games-based learning,
audio/video production, mobile applications, social media, web design, etc.)
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with curriculum development and games-based learning
• Familiarity with game design platforms such as Scratch, Game Salad, Gamestar Mechanic, etc.
• Strong project management skills
• Short learning curve around new digital tools and applications
• Strong interest in global issues, social activism, and youth empowerment
• Game design experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable networking and maintaining relationships with funders and partners
• Experience working in schools with middle school youth a plus
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as a PDF to resumes@globalkids.org. Indicate “OLP
Associate” in the subject of the email. We are unable to accept any phone, mail, or fax inquiries. Please refer
to www.globalkids.org and olpglobalkids.org for more information.
Deadline To Apply:
Application process will be open until the position is filled with the right person, though we are looking to
hire as soon as possible.
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Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity
and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military
or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural
diversity.