[Floor2] Job Opening at AS220!

[Arley-Rose Torsone]

AS220/RITS Arts and Mentor Program Coordinator Job Description

Deadline to apply is July 13th, 2007!
Please respond to Marie Popko at marie at as220.org

This job works at the Rhode Island Training School, the states  
juvenile detention facility.

On-site coordination
Coordination of after-school Programs Recruit for and coordinate all  
AS220 after-school workshops at the RI Training School (RITS),  
including workshops in the YCC and at Rossi House. Facilitate  
communication between instructors and RITS staff. Maintain attendance  
data, and provide certificates of completion for participants at the  
end of class sessions.

Maintain Communication with RITS and AS220 Staff Members
Maintain open communication with all necessary RITS and AS220 staff  
members. Act as the liaison between AS220 and the RITS. Work towards  
making AS220's arts program a fixture within the culture of the RITS  
through communication and programming.

Organize Performance Showcases
Facilitate a Performance Showcase every eight weeks as a culmination  
of the AS220 workshop session which highlights and celebrates  
students' achievements through the performance and display of their  
artwork. Facilitate a review board for student work, advertise and  
coordinate activities with RITS staff and AS220 instructors, and  
assist with rehearsals.

Supervise the Americorps*VISTA Program
Provide support and supervision for the Americorps*VISTA workers.  
Prepare a proper orientation at the RITS and AS220. Assist them in  
following their project plans focused on "Transition" and "Event  
Planning". Work with the Event Planning VISTA to facilitate  
orientation of guest artists, communication with RITS and AS220  
staff, publicity for exhibits and events, and other necessary  
activities. Publish an informational newsletter or bulletin board  
exhibit to showcase our work within the RITS. Fill out VISTA Progress  
Reports, Concept Plans/Applications, and other required paperwork as  
directed by the Corporation for National and Community Service Rhode  
Island office to ensure continuation of the program.

Transition of RITS residents to AS220 Broad Street Studio
Facilitate the transition of residents to Broad Street Studio Check  
in regularly with the Transition VISTA to ensure that they are  
meeting with interested residents to arrange transition to Broad  
Street Studio.

Tracking
Work with the Transition VISTA to maintain the database, and meet  
regularly with AS220 staff to track former RITS residents at the  
Broad Street Studio.

Mentor Program Coordination
Develop and maintain all documents and publications relating to the  
Mentor Program such as informational packets and brochures. Recruit  
and maintain a database of mentors. Attend monthly Project Hope  
Referral Meetings and Protocol & Implementation Meetings. Interview  
interested youth and match them with mentors. Track progress through  
regular reports/invoices. Provide mentor trainings, informational  
sessions, and community meetings.

Evaluation
On-site evaluation Administer evaluations of residents, AS220  
instructors, and other program staff, maintain samples of residents'  
artwork, and collect information on class curriculum and attendance.
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