Youth Technology Specialist 0.5 FTE
Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the leading provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are seeking a part time (20 hours a week) Youth Technology Specialist to work with a diverse group of young people on using social networking and media technology to enhance peer to peer education for HIV prevention and sexual health. This position is part of a three year project, called CHAT-PDX, which aims to reduce HIV transmission among youth at highest risk for HIV including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minority and homeless youth. This position reports to the Manager of Education Services.
Minimum Qualifications:
• GED or High School Diploma
• 1-2 years experience with web-based social networking tools (myspace, twitter, facebook, blogs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of youth culture, specifically racial and ethnic minority youth, homeless youth, youth in foster care, students in alternative schools, and sexual and gender minority youth
• Demonstrated computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook), Macintosh Computers, and working knowledge of the internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have public speaking and group facilitation experience
• Successful experience working with racial and ethnic minority youth
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using web-based social networking tools for community organizing/building
• Experience in video production, editing, and design
• Experience with graphic and/or web design
• Experience in youth HIV prevention education
• Strong understanding of basic adolescent sexual health information
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish
Closing Date: Monday, November 30th, 2009 – 5:00pm
NOTE: This is a union represented position.
To apply for this position, mail, email or deliver the following three documents; your resume, a cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications, and a completed CAP Employment application (available at www.cascadeaids.org) to:
Cascade AIDS Project
Youth Technology Specialist Position
208 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97204
Or
jobs@cascadeaids.org
Cascade AIDS Project is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
- Location: Downtown - Portland, OR
- Compensation: $12.79 - $14.78 per hour depending on experience; employer-paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching contribution, 125C cafeteria savings plan; generous vacation and health leave benefits.
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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