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Programming and Publishing Assistant

Uptown Stories

Summary

  • Programming support
  • Publishing support
  • Community Engagement
  • Office Administration

Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain efficient workshop operations and proactively manage inventory.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Passion for creative writing, education, and empowering young writers.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Experience in community outreach and event representation a plus.
  • Some experience working with children/nonprofits preferred
  • Some tech knowledge preferred: Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, Adobe Suite

Duties

Job functions for Programming and Publishing Assistant include but are not limited to:

Programming support:

  • Assist in scheduling workshops and confirming semester details with teachers.
  • Create registration forms and keep up-to-date student rosters.
  • Maintain student snacks and supplies and ensure teachers have necessary materials for class.
  • Communicate with teachers and teams on Slack to support each class during the semester.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to support each semester’s activities and help write the monthly newsletter.

Publishing support:

  • Post and edit on our online publication, Uptown Ink
  • Assist with quarterly publication of student anthologies from conception to final layout on Amazon KDP.
  • Track publication process using Trello and Airtable to ensure all information is up to date.

Community Engagement:

  • Represent Uptown Stories at community events and tabling opportunities, actively engaging with potential students and their families.
  • Distribute anthologies and other assets to our neighborhood partners and foster a strong connection with local businesses.
  • Identify and initiate relationships with publishers, agents, newspapers, and magazines, exploring opportunities for our students to showcase their work.
  • Distribute flyers and information to community members at parks and schools, increasing awareness of Uptown Stories' programs and events.

Office Administration

  • Organize and maintain our program center to foster an inviting and creative space for our workshops.
  • Keep regular hours at our program center, offering assistance and support as needed.
  • Maintain the Uptown Stories library and manage documentation for check-outs and check-ins, ensuring all teaching materials are properly tracked and accounted for.
  • Receive packages from the front office and handle them with care and efficiency.

Platforms: 

Airtable, Jotform, Wordpress, Slack, Google Suite, Zoom, Amazon KDP, Adobe Suite 

How to Apply

Please fill out the application linked at the URL provided. 
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6,300

Afterschool Professionals Supported

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