Title: Youth Programs Liaison
Department: Education
Schedule: Part-time
Reports To: Senior Manager of Youth Programs
Job Grade: One
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Through our exhibitions, education, public programs, and community outreach, we offer an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image. Since our founding in 1974, we have presented more than 700 exhibitions and offered thousands of classes, providing instruction at every level. Our new integrated center on the Lower East Side reunites our school and museum in one space to become the cultural anchor of Essex Crossing.
Position Summary:
Youth Programs Liaisons (YPL) work with participants and administrators of ICP’s youth programming to help create and maintain supportive?course, workshop, and public program environments for young people learning about concerned photography. YPLs assist with a variety of different youth programming. The exact assignments will vary based on availability and the volume of programming happening at a given time.
Position Schedule:
Youth Programs Liaisons (YPL) work on a variety of programs throughout the year that have a varied schedule. There is also flexibility to work some programs and not others. Ideal availability and schedule we are looking for includes the list below, but need not include all of them.
During the academic year:
- Availability on Friday evenings between 4pm-8pm.
- Saturdays and/or Sundays between 9am-5pm.
During the summer:
- Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
- Required: Orientation on June 30th or July 1st from 4pm-6pm.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Represent ICP and ICP youth programming at tabling events, school visits, and other scheduled events
- Support Teen Foto Fridays to ensure successful program execution, a positive participant experience, and smooth operations by assisting with event coordination, providing technical and instructional support, and handling administrative tasks. Related responsibilities include:
- Assist Visitor Experience, Facilities, and Equipment staff to help create a welcoming and well-prepared environment for teens at Teen Foto Friday events.
- Support student check-in and check-out to maintain accurate attendance and ensure a smooth process. students in getting familiar with the space, including equipment usage and where to store their belongings.
- Sign photo lab equipment in and out as needed.
- Prepare test strips when required.
- Manage paper availability and usage during the event.
- Organize and secure materials at the end of the event.
- Capture activity photos during the event.
- Help address conflicts and notify others when necessary.
- Rotate duties with other Youth Programs Liaisons as assigned.
- Send a brief wrap-up email to the administrative team about the event.
- Assist with in-school residency programming as assigned, including:
- Pick up and transport supplies from ICP to the school as needed.
- Back up images to an ICP storage drive.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students during class, helping them with tasks and answering questions.
- Assist with classroom setup, tech prep, clean-up, saving files, and participate in debriefs with the teaching team.
- Assist with fall, spring, and summer courses by:
- Updating volunteer TAs with irregular schedules on class progress and activities.
- Supporting students in staying on track with coursework, assignments, and technical skills.
- Tracking student attendance and reaching out to absent students to check in.
- Scanning, documenting, editing, and uploading images of student work and class activities for program marketing.
- Assisting with administrative tasks related to registration, preparation, and event wrap-up.
- Accompanying students on off-site photo assignments and field trips.
- Attend an annual training session and other scheduled team meetings
Notes:
All ICP employees are responsible for clocking in and out at the start and end of each shift.
All ICP employees are expected to respond to emails in a timely manner
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of prior experience working with young people in a class, workshop, school, museum and/or camp environment in a volunteer or staff capacity
- Must have flexibility to work some weekends and evenings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past experience as an ICP volunteer Teaching Assistant with Youth Programs
- Past student of Teen Academy or ICP@The POINT
- One year of office and administrative experience, ideally in an educational and/or photographic environment
Education Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Completion of Teen Academy or Open Education classes at ICP or ICP@The POINT preferred
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses or Certifications required:
- General knowledge of analogue and digital photography
- Experience with film developing and darkroom printing preferred
Core Competency Requirements (Skills and Abilities)
Interpersonal Communication - Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups, including students, staff, and external partners, through clear verbal and written communication. Demonstrates strong communication skills in representing ICP, addressing questions, and facilitating connections at events and programming.
Event Coordination - Capable of independently coordinating event logistics, including preparation, setup, and follow-through. Demonstrates a high level of organization and attention to detail in coordinating resources and ensuring the smooth execution of events.
Technical Proficiency - Competent in using and troubleshooting technical equipment, including photo lab gear and digital systems. Can independently manage setup, support students with technical tasks, and resolve basic issues that arise during programming.
Instructional Support - Able to support students both individually and in groups, providing clear instructions and guidance. Demonstrates a strong understanding of course material and is capable of helping students progress through assignments and technical tasks with minimal supervision.
Administrative Organization - Demonstrates strong organizational skills in handling administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, sending follow-up emails, and managing student data. Able to efficiently organize materials and support program needs with attention to detail and timeliness.
Team Collaboration - Able to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and taking on shared responsibilities. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude in collaborating with colleagues, ensuring tasks are completed smoothly and program goals are met.
Multitasking and Prioritization - Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of focus and quality. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize urgent tasks and balance competing demands effectively, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.
Conflict Identification and Reporting - ?Ability to recognize when conflicts arise and notify the appropriate individuals. Maintain a calm and respectful demeanor, helping to ensure a positive environment and supporting the resolution process as needed.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Salary Description
$22 an hour
ICP is committed to equal opportunity employment. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are values that are integral to offering an open forum for dialogue around photography and visual culture that is open to all. Through this lens, we hope to engage, educate, and inspire our visitors, students, and community at large. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application.
The International Center of Photography is an Equal Opportunity Employer.