National Notifications Program Assistant
Organization Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Location New York, NY
Country United States
Sector Non-Profit
Position Level Entry Level
Education Requirement None Specified
Position Type Part Time Temporary
Application Deadline 02/16/2014
Description
Organization Background:
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Founded in 1923, the Awards are the longest-running, largest and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the visual and literary arts. In the 2014 Scholastic Awards, the Alliance and its Regional Affiliate partners will receive more than 250,000 submissions from students in grades 7 – 12 across the country. Students are considered on a regional and national level for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarship opportunities.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, National Programs, this temporary position will provide assistance with the notification to the 2,000 national award-winning students, their educators, and their parents by helping to vet, collate, and mail the notification materials.
Applicants should have: strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a creative, high-energy environment.
Experience:
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.
• Maturity, good judgment and a sense of humor.
• The ability to meet goals as set by the Senior Manager, National Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.
Application Instructions Send a cover letter and resume to employment@artandwriting.org with ‘National Notification Program Assistant as the subject.