Chinatown Beautification Day and Youth Conference needs a coordinator
With the success of last year’s Chinatown Beautification Day (CBD) weekend, CYI will continue CBD as a two-day event comprising of a Youth Conference and Beautification Day. The Youth Conference emphasizes the strength and importance of youth activism and solidarity, while Beautification day demonstrates unity in action.
CBD Coordinator Job Description
Title: Project Coordinator
Reports to: CYI CBD Advisor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with co-coordinators in finding sponsors, caterers, supplies, and space for the two events
- Communicate with NYC fire and police departments to get the event approved
- Collaborate with CYI’S Participant Outreach Committee to conduct outreach and publicity
- Oversee T-shirt design process and manufacturing
- Prepare and present written reports to Board of Directors at Board meetings, upon request
- Promote and network for CBD at press conferences and related events
- Invite speakers, and collaborate with other NYC youth organizations to ensure the quality and coherence of the Conference.
- Keep track of the budget
- Brainstorm creative ideas and plan workshops for the Youth Conference
- Develop contingency plans to address unexpected emergencies and weather conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school and college students
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team player
- Friendly, patient, open-minded, responsible, adaptable, and creative
- Easily accessible via phone and e-mail
- Extracurricular flexibility and availability
- Passionate about raising awareness about Asian American issues in the community
- Fluency in a Chinese dialect preferred but not required
- Computer experience is preferred but not required
Additional Information:
- Please e-mail all applications to cleanup@cyinyc.org by 11:59 pm on February 22nd, 2010.
- Applicants will be notified for the interview(s) by February 24th via e-mail or a phone call.
