Who Are We?

Young Storytellers equips young people to be the driving force of their own narratives. We believe that when a young person understands the power of their own story—made of their unique background, culture, race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, geographic location, and economic status—it creates a more empathetic and equitable future for everyone.

In 1997, three film students created Young Storytellers as a volunteer-run project in one classroom at Playa del Rey Elementary School. Over the last 25 years, the mission to fill arts education programming gaps in public schools has grown steadily into a robust 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with elementary, middle, and high school programs serving students in over 60 schools across Los Angeles.

Young Storytellers programs are designed around Common Core standards, integrate Social and Emotional Learning activities, and include components of Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards. In elementary school, students write scripts that are completely their own; in middle school, students write stories about challenges that they face; and in high school, students explore how various communities are portrayed in the media and craft stories that they feel represent their self-identified communities. Students in each program work with volunteer mentors, and every student gets to see their work performed by professional actors.

We raise voices, one story at a time.

What Is This Position?

Three years ago Young Storytellers decided to expand our impact and share the skills we've honed through the creation and refinement of our direct service storytelling programs by developing educational materials for teachers and students to use in and out of the classroom. We have created free videos, learning units, lesson plans, writing prompts, games, and worksheets that help young people write stories based on their personal interests, experiences, and identity. You can learn more about our existing educational materials on the Story Time page of our website and on AT&T's digital learning platform The Achievery.

The Achievery Marketing Consultant will help support the organization's third year collaborating with AT&T and Warner Bros. Discovery on The Achievery, a new digital learning platform that delivers rich and entertaining educational content and literacy resources. The consultant will work with our Education Director on the strategy refinement and execution of various marketing approaches used to draw students, families, and educators to Young Storytellers elementary, middle, and high school education materials on The Achievery. Current marketing approaches include hands-on Info Sessions and Workshops for students, families, schools, and Young Storytellers alumni, partnerships with community based organizations, educator newsletters, and a social media campaign.

Cool, But Let's Get Specific. What's Involved in This Job?

Responsibilities:

• Refine existing marketing plan and approaches with Education Director.
• CBO partnership research and cultivation.
• Creation of Info Sessions and Workshops for educators, families, and students with the Education Director.
• Train and support Info Session and Workshop Facilitators.
• Assistance creating language used in marketing videos and social media marketing campaigns.
• Creation of quarterly reports with key numbers and project progress updates.
• Participate in regular virtual check-ins and brainstorm sessions with the Education Director.
• Respond promptly to all email communication.
• Supporting YS facilitators and engaging after-school educators and administrators with the Achievery at the 2024 Boost Conference in Palm Springs on 5/2.

Am I A Good Fit For This Position?

Qualifications:

• Experience promoting and marketing educational materials to students, families, and schools.
• Experience partnering with public schools, educators, and community based organizations.
• Familiarity and prior relationships with various student serving community based organizations.
• Knowledgeable about various marketing strategies and partnership cultivation.
• Prior or current experience creating educational workshops for schools and students.
• Prior experience with Google Docs and Microsoft OneDrive.

What is My Compensation and Commitment for This Position?

The Achievery Curriculum Consultant is a part time contracted position from April 2024 - December 2024. The Consultant should expect to work approximately 20 hours a week. Compensation for this position is $50 per hour.

Most day to day tasks for this position can be done remotely, but the consultant will need to have the ability to support info sessions and workshops in the LA area and at the 2024 Boost Conference in Palm Springs on 5/2.

Ok, I'm In. How Do I Apply?

The anticipated start date is the beginning of April 2024, and candidates will be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please visit: https://shorturl.at/pqyF6 to fill out an application and upload the following in PDF form:

• Resume / CV
• A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers and this position in particular.

Anything Else I Should Know?

Young Storytellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and our daily practices around equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-discrimination, and antiracism are central to that value. Young Storytellers firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. We encourage women and gender-diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all our positions. Young Storytellers has designed our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be a welcoming space for everyone. You can read more about our worldview on our website.

For any questions or accommodations while applying due to a disability, please email us or call us at 323.962.4500.