Second Life Special Trainer
Global Kids, Inc., a New York City based non-profit organization dedicated to transforming urban youth into successful students and global and community leaders, is seeking a Second Life Special Trainer. The special trainer must be available to begin fulltime work in early June, 2006, and continue through the middle to end of August.
The Second Life Special Trainer will join GK's Online Leadership Program (OLP) team for the summer of 2006. The OLP works with young people to develop web-based dialogues and socially-conscious games that inspire youth worldwide to learn and take action about global and public affairs.
Now in its sixth year, the OLP is expanding its role within the Teen Second Life virtual world. Our summer program will build on our work in this space to develop a foreign policy and activism summer camp, in conjunction with our US in the World Summer Institute. The Special Trainer will adapt existing experiential, interactive workshops for use in the virtual world, co-facilitate the workshops for online teens, assist the youth to develop an action plan, and document best practices.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, creative, and a team-player who possess the following capabilities and experiences:
• College degree with experience in youth development.
• A passion for working with digital media; virtual world and/or gaming experience a plus.
• Experience developing curriculum and interactive workshops.
• Project and/or team management experience.
In addition, we are looking for someone with:
• Familiarity with foreign policy issues.
• Experience developing and running online projects.
• The ability to take initiative and juggle multiple tasks independently.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• A short learning curve around new digital and Internet tools and applications.
• Proficiency with Macintosh computers.
• Accessibility to downtown Manhattan.
More information about Global Kids work in Second Life can be found at:
www.globalkids.org/olp/sl/videos/GKinSL.mov
www.globalkids.org/olp
dmi.globalkids.org
The position starts the beginning of June. Application deadline: May 31st.
Salary/Benefits
Commensurate with experience. This is a temporary hire with potential for permanent. We are actively seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
To Apply
Interested candidates should apply via email. Email resume, cover letter, three references, a writing sample, and salary history/requirements to [email]sltrainer@globalkids.org[/email] (either as a zipped or stuffed file). We encourage applicants to address in their cover letter background and experience in relationship to the four capabilities and experiences detailed above: youth work, digital media, curriculum development, and management skills. In addition, please let us know where you learned of the position.
Due to the high number of expected applications, we are unable to accept any inquiries. Please do not email or phone to inquire about the status of your application. Feel free to resubmit if you feel an email error has occurred.
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.