Nine PBS
Nine PBS: Drawn In Early Education Associate
Position Description
To close the well-documented literacy gap and positively represent Black and Brown children in our community, Nine PBS and Lion Forge Animation have teamed up to create an exciting new kids’ series. Drawn In is about four comic book-loving kids who go on epic adventures where their real-world collides with a new comic world in each story. Stories are shared through animated shorts, comic books, a website with educational games, and live learning events.
Nine PBS is looking for a creative individual to work under the direction of the Early Learning Initiative Manager to support the implementation of early learning activities within the community for Drawn In. The ideal candidate will need excellent organizational, communication, listening, and presentation skills to assist with Nine PBS’ initiatives around early learning. The Early Education Associate’s work aims to actively care for the most vulnerable children of our region through quality educational programs and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
· Contribute to the advancement of Drawn In early learning content production, promotion, and live community events
· Support relevant innovations that utilize public media to address social-emotional development, trauma-informed approaches, systemic educational challenges, two-generation approaches to economic mobility, and racial equity
Position Requirements
Must be willing to help organize and assist with early learning resources, community engagement activities, partner meetings, etc.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
· Experience with working and communicating with children ages birth through 8 years old
· Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
· Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
· Must be dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
· Must have or be willing to develop the cultural competence to serve diverse families
· Must be willing and able to represent the Nine PBS at public events
Key Qualifications
· Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
Relevant Coursework, but not limited to: Communication, Media Literacy, Educational Studies, Early Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, Library Science, Social Work, Public Health, Social Justice, International Studies or Special Education
· Must be knowledgeable about Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and general early educational approaches.
· Especially encouraged to apply if knowledgeable and/or interested in comics and graphic novels
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Individual must be able to:
· Be comfortable with indoor and outdoor family experiences at a range of MO/IL locations
· Have knowledge of or comfort with English as a Second Language families and settings
· Have evening and weekend availability with an average of two (2) Saturdays each month
Application Instructions
Organization: Nine PBS
Position Type: Part-time, temporary (16 weeks at 10 hours per week)
Compensation: $18 per hour
Location: St. Louis, MO, US
Application Timeline: Open until filled
Application Process: For a candidate to be considered for employment, the following materials must be submitted as a complete application to jobs@ninepbs.org:
Resume
Cover Letter
3 Professional References
Nine PBS: About Us
As an essential community institution, Nine PBS exists to enable access to information, knowledge, and learning opportunities for all. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses.
Nine PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. For the past two years, Nine PBS was identified by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis as a top place for women to work.
