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The Youth Education Specialist position requires a dynamic and personable individual who will instruct the ReACTION gun violence prevention program in New York City public high schools, support our summer mentorship program, and help expand and develop relationships with community members and leaders to reduce gun violence. During the school year, this position requires 3-4 days teaching in schools across New York City or attending community events and one day in NYAGV’s office. The Youth Education Specialist will work in the classroom with students who have been exposed to gun violence at a personal level, people who are exposed through their close relationships, and people who are exposed at a community level. This position is full-time but may potentially be modified to a part-time role of 3 days a week. 

 

Qualifications 

  • B.A. degree/candidate for B.A. (preferred but not required). 
  • Instructing and leadership experience preferred. 
  • Experience working with youth and ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people. Personal and professional experience and commitment to working and living with marginalized communities in underserved neighborhoods. 
  • Has experience engaging youth and young adults in an effective and professional way. 
  • Strong interest in learning about gun violence prevention issues including laws and policies. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication. 
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Word and working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. 
  • Strong organizational and timekeeping skills. 
  •  Knowledge of social media such as Facebook and Twitter. 
  • Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required. 

 

Salary and Benefits (Full-time Annual Salary) $50-55,000 This position provides paid time off and Employer-provided healthcare reimbursement 

 

To Apply: E-mail Cover Letter and Resume to info@nyagv.org

The Youth Education Specialist position requires a dynamic and personable individual who will instruct the ReACTION gun violence prevention program in a New York City public high school in Brooklyn 8 to 16 hours per week (1 to 2 days). Our current program in Brooklyn operates on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am until 3:00pm during the school year.

The Youth Education Specialist will work in the classroom with students who have been exposed to gun violence at a personal level, people who are exposed through their close relationships, and people who are exposed at a community level. The Youth Education Specialist will also assist the full-time instructor with the planning and execution of the ReACTION Program’s Community Initiative in Brooklyn. During the summer, the specialist will support our summer mentorship program, and help expand and develop relationships with community members and leaders to reduce gun violence.

This position is hourly, part-time and is best suited for candidates seeking out supplemental opportunities and income.

Qualifications:

-B.A. degree/candidate for B.A. (preferred but not required). Candidates with a strong interest in mental health and psychology, youth and child development, education or sociology preferred but not required.
-Instructing and leadership experience preferred.
-Experience working with youth and ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people.
– Personal and professional experience and commitment to working and living with marginalized communities in underserved neighborhoods.
– Has experience engaging youth and young adults in an effective and professional way.
– Strong interest in learning about gun violence prevention issues including laws and policies.
– Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
– Strong organizational skills.
– Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required.

START DATE: As soon as possible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/22/2024
SALARY: $25-35/hour commensurate with experience
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to info@nyagv.org, with Brooklyn Youth Education Specialist as the subject line of the email. Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

The Youth Education Specialist position requires a dynamic and personable individual who will instruct the ReACTION gun violence prevention program in a New York City public high school in the Bronx 6 to 8 hours per week (1 day). Our current program in the Bronx operates on Fridays from 9:30am until 3:00pm during the school year.
The Youth Education Specialist will work in the classroom with students who have been exposed to gun violence at a personal level, people who are exposed through their close relationships, and people who are exposed at a community level. The Youth Education Specialist will also assist the full-time instructor with the planning and execution of the ReACTION Program’s Community Initiative in the Bronx.
During the summer, the specialist will support our summer mentorship program, and help expand and develop relationships with community members and leaders to reduce gun violence.
This position is hourly, part-time and is best suited for candidates seeking out supplemental opportunities and income.
Qualifications
-B.A. degree/candidate for B.A. (preferred but not required). Candidates with a strong interest in mental health and psychology, youth and child development, education or sociology preferred but not required.
-Instructing and leadership experience preferred.
-Experience working with youth and ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people.
– Personal and professional experience and commitment to working and living with marginalized communities in underserved neighborhoods.
– Has experience engaging youth and young adults in an effective and professional way.
– Strong interest in learning about gun violence prevention issues including laws and policies.
– Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
– Strong organizational skills.
– Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required.

START DATE: As soon as possible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/22/2024
SALARY: $25-35/hour commensurate with experience
LOCATION: Bronx, NY

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to info@nyagv.org, with Bronx Youth Education Specialist as the subject line of the email. Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

The mission of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and NYAGV Education Fund is to reduce gun violence through advocacy and education designed to encourage action, influence public opinion and lead to policy change. NYAGV Ed Fund operates community-focused education programs, including a school-based gun violence prevention program in New York City schools and a statewide public education program, Connecting Communities to End Gun Violence.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to join our nonprofit organization focused on reducing gun violence through advocacy and education. The Operations Director will oversee day-to-day operations, develop organizational tools that support the planning and execution of  programs and events, assist with  implementing the strategic plan, and contribute to healthy and sustainable  organizational growth by supporting human resources, facilities, and logistics. This position requires strong leadership and organizational skills. The Operations Director will report directly to the Executive Director and collaborate with the entire NYAGV team to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

Organizational Infrastructure:

  • Foster a culture of intentionality, planning, and innovation within the organization.
  • Implement strategies to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the mission.
  • Create timelines and tasks that delineate roles for programs and projects. Provide training and support for the staff that use them.
  • Collaborate with the Development and Finance teams to ensure they have the proper documents from the programming staff to ensure compliance, financial monitoring, and budget alignment.
  • Continuously assess and upgrade physical spaces to meet staff needs, safety, and comfort. Review proposals from contractors and provide recommendations.
  • Manage any physical structural growth, including office expansion.
  • Identify and mitigate potential operational risks, draft and implement policies and procedures related to compliance and safety.
  • Support the Development team in gathering data related to grant management, including applications, reporting, and compliance.
  • Provide general administrative support, including scheduling organization wide meetings, managing organizational calendar, and drafting documents.
  • Provide supervision for the office manager and fiscal team.

 

Youth Programming and Events:

  • Support the Education Director in daily operations, such as staff scheduling, data collection, and survey distribution.
  • Establish systems for workflow, task distribution, deadlines, and program implementation.
  • Create systems for tracking demographic data and attendance in programs as well as paperwork required for tracking grant outcomes.
  • Plan and manage events, including Advocacy Days, Community Events, Fundraising events, and Staff Development days.
  • Develop and maintain systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting on program outcomes and impact.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, public administration, social sciences).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit management, operations, or a related field, preferably focused on young people and/or legislative advocacy.
  • Proven experience in project management and successfully managing complex projects.
  • Ability to lead and manage teams effectively, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
  • Familiarity with databases, CRM systems, and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with issues related to gun violence prevention, community safety, and social justice or a willingness to learn.
  • Passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to making a positive impact on communities affected by gun violence.

Qualities:

  • Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication of priorities, expectations, project objectives, and progress.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing and motivating teams.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit compliance and regulations, including grant funding requirements.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, utilizing relevant software and tools.
  • Familiarity with issues related to gun violence prevention, community safety, and social justice.
  • Passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to making a positive impact on communities most affected by gun violence.
  • Ability to provide leadership and guidance in a manner that fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.

Dimaex Louis-Charles

How long have you been with NYAGV I have been with NYAGV for almost a month

Tell us a little bit about yourself:  I am a plant based/ holistic chef and have my own catering/meal prep company. I love music and I am a very good songwriter. I am spiritual and love holistic healing.

What do you like most about your job? Describe what motivates you and what you find most fulfilling in your role. I love connecting with young people in ways that are authentic to me. I love that I have creative freedom and that it is not like regular workplaces. Ironically, that makes me push myself harder and not be lazy because I have a chance to grow and change lives that is important to the youth I impact and myself.

Can you share a brief anecdote about a memorable experience or achievement during your time with NYAGV? A more vetted answer is yet to come, but so far its when I felt a little nervous on the first day of the miller mentorship but on the orientation day,

I was able to navigate myself with the energies of the kids and my coworkers. It just felt good, like these people see me and I am able to connect with them.

How has being part of the ReACTION/Miller Mentorship Team impacted your career development or personal growth? It is going to enable me to become more self-sufficient and a stronger leader when it comes to this field of work, as well as holding myself accountable to tackle all my goals and possible challenges.

What are some of your goals or aspirations within NYAGV for the coming year? My goal is to become the best version of myself as an educator and mentor. My goal is to remain proactive, open, and become a reliable support system for these kids and coworkers.

Xavier Cornejo

How long have you been with NYAGV? I have been with NYAGV for a year and a half now.

Tell us a little bit about yourself:  I’m thankful to have a wonderful partner, friends, and family around me that keep me going. I enjoy my time by making lots of music playlists, meeting with my friends in book club, and reading in the park just before sunset.

 

What do you like most about your job? Describe what motivates you and what you find most fulfilling in your role. I come to this work with a deep love for my community and communities like mine. I see myself in a lot of our students and community members, as they see the systemic issues they face and look for resources to challenge them. My neighborhood was impacted by gun violence too, and I’m not only honored, but fulfilled, to be working alongside our young people and community partners to build out real solutions.

 

Can you share a brief anecdote about a memorable experience or achievement during your time with NYAGV? I was proud to recently lead a group of young people in a panel discussion with NYU on youth mental health journeys in communities impacted by gun violence. The discussion took a great deal of development, especially as we envisioned the conversations to be youth led. I was impressed with the ways that our young people brought such insightful and honest versions of themselves to the experience. I was left inspired with their bravery, and with so much admiration for the ways they’ve been intentional with their mental health journeys at such young ages. They

remind me how impactful youth voices can be when adults know how to pass the microphone.

 

How has being part of the ReACTION/Miller Mentorship Team impacted your career development or personal growth? The team has offered me a great opportunity to step into a role of leadership as a social worker. I still feel early in my career, and being trusted to develop our social work program by making relationships with our young people, our schools, and other community partners feels like I am adding my skills and personality in valuable ways. I appreciate the ways that our team brings themselves into this work as well, and I’m reminded that all of our strengths and interests add something that our youth can benefit from in many different ways. We show up as ourselves and together we make a creative and dedicated team.

 

What are some of your goals or aspirations within NYAGV for the coming year? Some of my goals look like continuing to build out our social work program, making connections with community partners who are looking to support survivors and victims of crimes in New York State, and especially gun violence. I intend to continue making meaningful connections with our schools and showing up in the big and small ways that foster interconnected communities.

Andrea Gonzales

How long have you been with NYAGV? I have been with NYAGV since I was 17! I joined their youth arm in 2018 and transitioned into the Ed Fund in 2021.

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I have been advocating for my community and learning about social justice since I was 15! I mainly worked with gender and racial justice movements in Staten Island and other parts of New York City. My family has inspired much of what I do now, as they saw and learned from the revolutionary movements in Peru in the 1970s and 80s. My family is also mostly made up of educators who guided my understanding of the role of education and educators in revolution and societal transformation. My life and the lives of my family, elders, and ancestors are intertwined with uprisings and resistance, which has shaped everything I hope to do with my life and the legacy I want to leave. I hope my work can inspire others, particularly young people, to contribute new visions, values, and skills to an intergenerational movement for justice and safety.

What do you like most about your job? The students I meet and learn from are this work’s most inspiring and motivating part. Young people are so brilliant; they are unapologetically themselves, from how they see the world to how they understand and see themselves. They never betray their values of connection and justice. Their bravery and authenticity allow them to advocate for themselves and the people they love in such beautiful ways. In the three years I have gotten to work with young people consistently and directly, I have seen so much growth happen right before my eyes! I consider myself hopeful; I believe in love and people, and when I can learn from young people, that hope is reinvigorated! I see all young people as the embodiment of hope and am so grateful to have the opportunity to know them.

What are some of your goals or aspirations within NYAGV for the coming year? I hope to create more opportunities for students to experience and learn about the movements that exist in New York City that are fighting for safety and justice. I want to create more opportunities through ReACTION and Miller Mentorship for students to recognize and embrace their own power and allow them to dream of how that power can grow by meeting and learning from community members who are leading these fights. My dream is for NYAGV Education Team to nurture a new generation of leaders that see connections the gun violence prevention movement as inextricably connected to all other movements for justice. Our success in gun violence prevention is tied to the success in racial justice, gender justice, housing justice, food justice, and decolonial justice.

Frank Teah

How long have you been with NYAGV? This past March marked five years at NYAGV. 

Tell us a little bit about yourself:  My love of social justice and seeing a more equitable society stems from my mother’s journey, which involved fleeing a country engulfed in civil war and experiencing the difficulties of navigating life in an underserved neighborhood as an immigrant. 

What do you like most about your job? Describe what motivates you and what you find most fulfilling in your role. Our curriculum gives students agency in their learning experience that they likely haven’t had at any other time during their academic tenure. What we teach is youth-focused, so students feel empowered while they’re in our program. We see that from the questions students ask while in our classes, how they engage with their elected officials during our advocacy trips, and how they show up and lead during our community events. 

What motivates me is that there are so many bright students in our school, but what they learn in their daily classes differs from what they are most passionate about. Our curriculum has found a way to reach many students from different walks of life and experiences and make them all feel like experts at something. In marginalized communities, many young people are looking for ways to feel powerful. What they learn and can eventually teach others makes them feel powerful. 

Can you share a brief anecdote about a memorable experience or achievement during your time with NYAGV? When Covid hit, and we had to pivot online, we were concerned about how advocacy day would go as a team. Our staff and students were set to meet with Jumani Williams and his staff. Long story short, the students did amazingly. The Assistant Principal was also at the virtual meeting, and after the call, she requested a quick Zoom call with me. I didn’t know what to expect; we assumed the meeting went well, but that’s through our eyes. Once we got on the call, she thanked me and our staff for prepping the students and teaching them so much information, even when things got complicated with COVID-19. In 2022, she would become the new school’s principal and called us to come and work with her new students. 

How has being part of the ReACTION/Miller Mentorship Team impacted your career development or personal growth? When I came to NYAGV, I was confident in my ability to teach, reach people, and have them listen. Reaction and the Mille Mentorship have bolstered my confidence. They have made me feel like an expert in developing young people, how they learn, and what tools they need to maximize their potential. It also feels good that other organs, institutions, elected officials, and schools look to us for our knowledge in helping to prevent gun violence and foster environments where young people realize the power of their voices.

What are your goals or aspirations within NYAGV for the coming year?  My goal is the same as every year. I hope to see the program continue to grow, serve more students, and give them opportunities to thrive. This year, we had 40 applicants for the Miller Mentorship. Next year, I hope we have 60!