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Programs Assistant to DREAM Events Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: A Free Bird
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15 people are interested
A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3)non-profit organization based in New York City. Our focus is to provide children, ages 4-18 who are patients or survivors of juvenile cancer, the opportunity to explore their artistic passions and give them the strength to fight their disease. We believe that artistic expression is critical for healing! A Free Bird supports children affected by cancer in their exploration of art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and any other artistic passion they may have.
Our program strives to provide each child, whether fighting cancer or in remission from cancer, with the inspiration to pursue their own personal and artistic DREAM! Through A Free Bird(tm), these children engage with the flourishing NYC arts community and view the work of visionaries in their chosen artistic disciplines first- hand - whether on stage at a Broadway Theatre, within the legendary Metropolitan Museum of Art, or on a New York Fashion Week runway!
DREAM provides the tickets for a young artist, his or her parental guardian, and an A Free Bird supervisor to attend one of the many artistic venues in New York City!
Job description:
This job is an assistant position to the DREAM Events Coordinator in the Programs Department. The DREAM Assistant will be available to perform in the place of DREAM Coordinator as needed. The individual will research potential hospitals to coordinate in-patient events and art venues for out-patient events for children and their families affected by cancer. They will maintain relationships with hospitals and companies already partnered with AFB. They will also be contacting and inviting families to such event. The assistant will also be a representative of AFB during the event at times.
Requirements:
Must be able to work 12-15 hours per week for 3 month commitment.
Qualifications:
Professional experience in Event Coordination is preferred
Great writtent/verbal Communication and Organization Skills is a MUST
Detail Oriented
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About A Free Bird
Location:
539 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, US
Mission Statement
A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.
Description
A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passion. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
146 Smith StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Event Planning / Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 12-15 hr per week for 3 months