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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Program Description: MSCR operates Meadowood Neighborhood Center in collaboration with the City of Madison on Madison\'s southwest side, in the Meadowood Shopping Center. The purpose of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center is to provide: a safe, supervised place for youth during afterschool and evening hours; space for neighbors to socialize, and space for MSCR programs such as arts, fitness and much more. This position will work directly with our youth afterschool programs and may cross over into other program areas as needed or assigned. Job Description & Duties: Develop and facilitate digital media activities, projects and events with youth. Supervision of participants using the center, specifically the youth. Plan, prepare & implement digital media activities and special events utilizing participant input with interest and enthusiasm. Complete and facilitate lesson plans for various age groups ranging K - 12th grade. Communicate with participants in an age-appropriate, relaxed and respectful manner. Know the location of all participants at all times; be aware of the youth activity. Know what is happening at the center. Educate participants and encourage rules consistently. Encourage the development of autonomy, self regulation, and respect for self and others. Maintain professionalism and respect for participant when managing behavior, serve as a role model in both interactions and behavior. Anticipate problems and redirect participant before problems occur. Inform Youth Program Director and Assistant Director of your daily activity plans. Seek approval and support from supervisors when planning special events or activities outside of the normal schedule and locations. Communicate and function as a team with all staff at the center in a professional manner. Greet all users at the center in a positive manner. Communicate concerns to supervisors in a constructive and respectful manner. Attend staff meetings, trainings/in-services as required. Contribute positively to the center. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (high school student exempt from this). Experience working with children, families and youth. Experience producing and working with digital media (sound recording, audio and video editing, graphic design, 3D printing etc) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with racially and culturally diverse youth, staff, parents, business owners, school staff and the community. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with youth and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Excellent problem solving abilities and conflict resolution skills. Ability to perform when confronted with emergency, unusual and/or crisis situations. Experience working, volunteering or attending community programs. Bilingual (Spanish/Hmong/ASL). Other Information: For more information, please contact Tauri Robinson at ltrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6609?c=mmsd Other: PLEASE NOTE! MSCR has a new, online Employment Application system. To apply for any current MSCR job posting, you must use this system-no paper applications will be accepted. MSCR only accepts applications for current job postings. Follow these instructions to look for and apply for an MSCR position: 1) Go to Job Opening Listings and view the current open positions. 2) To begin the application process click the Apply For A Job button to begin. 3) Note! You will be taken to our online application system that we share with Madison Metropolitan School District. You will have to create an Account and then you can look at and apply for any posted MSCR jobs. 4) If you have questions on how to use this new system, please call (608) 204-3000.