THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION
Position: Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Photographer
Reports to: Operations Coordinator, Youth Programs
Position Term: July 1 – August 16, 2024
Hours: Part-time; varied 4-15 hours/week
Background:
Since 1999, the IRC has developed partnerships with New York City public schools, community-based organizations and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of refugee youth and their communities in New York City. The Education and Learning Program provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.
Scope of Work:
The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.
The Photographer will create high quality stock photos for the IRC’s internal and external purposes, including newsletters, funder reports and yearbook. The Photographer will work as needed on-site at the Academy. The Photographer will work collaboratively with the Yearbook Coordinator and Graphic Designer to ensure the Academy is well-documented and the Yearbook is a valued item of memorabilia for students and families.
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