Snap Shot Photography Instructor - Boston, United States - City of Boston - Boston Centers for Youth & families

Description

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers serve Boston residents of all ages, offering affordable programs for residents of all ages across the City.

Our goal is to provide quality programs that enrich the lives of residents and meet the needs of the community.

Summer at BCYF is our busiest season, serving thousands of youth in activities ranging from affordable summer programs and free drop-in sites to youth employment and recreational opportunities.

The Snap Shot Program provides a basic knowledge of photography for youth with an interest in the art as well as the opportunity for youth to become familiar with Boston's diverse neighborhoods and institutions.

The Snap Shot Program is a 7-week summer program for youth ages Throughout July and August, participants are engaged in a high-quality, service-learning experience where they have the opportunity to learn about photography.

BCYF seeks a qualified person with photography knowledge and experience to serve as the Snap Shot Photography Instructor for the program.

• Supervise a team of up to 14 youth Monday
• Friday from July
• August 18, 202
• Provide support to students while teaching basic photography skills
• Work with teens on building leadership skills in collaboration with the BCYF Program Manager
• Provide supervision and support while in the classroom and on field trips
• Submit a weekly schedule of activities to the program manager
• Work with students on individual Snap Shot portfolios for the end of summer exhibit

• Teach teens the principles and elements of photography as well as varying styles
• Teach how to use a digital camera and photography software
• Create a schedule of activities and outings for the group
• Provide supervision and support to program participants at all times
• Work with BCYF Program Manager to plan and implement leadership development opportunities
• Meet with BCYF Program Manager and related staff on progress of the program
• Work with BCYF staff to develop and plan the end of summer exhibit

• Experience and passion working with teens
• Experience leading a team of youth with a specific goal in leadership development
• Experience as a photographer
• Experience in developing and leading activities for young people
• Strong written, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency in using a digital camera, photo editing software, and social media
• Commitment to working effectively with a diverse population
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Boston Resident
• All accepted applicants are required to complete a CORI/SORI prior to the July 5, 2023 start date.

• 25 hrs per week (Monday-Friday, 7 weeks)

• Day shift

• Inperson