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KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids particularly those growing up in poverty in America the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play, so they can thrive. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open, or improve more than 17,000 playgrounds, engaged more than 1.5 million volunteers, and served 9 million kids. We believe that when kids play, we all win. The Manager, Creative Services on the External Affairs team is responsible for stewarding the KaBOOM! brand across a variety of audiences and mediums, including through all of our print materials, branded collateral, and photographic and video assets. He/she will manage in-house and external vendor/freelancer activities, ensuring project milestones and expectations are met. KaBOOM! is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the creation of all brand and creative concepts for KaBOOM!, effectively positioning our cause, initiatives and the impact of our work across all stakeholders and audiences Maintain brand consistency by ensuring materials are developed following the KaBOOM! Style Guide; updating and appending the KaBOOM! Style Guide as needed Develop solutions with internal clients and external vendors, synthesizing complex concepts into cohesive, on-brand assets that motivate the intended audience into action Develop creative briefs, budgets and project schedules to guide the creation of new materials Maintain supply of print collateral for departmental events and programs Make recommendations regarding the content and format of key KaBOOM! materials, such as the annual report Regularly communicate the progress and status of projects with supervisor and KaBOOM! staff through digital communications platforms and department/status meetings Manage all creative vendors, freelancers, interns and subordinate designers Maintain in-house lightbox and toolkit for staff to self-develop their own materials Create materials and assets as needed Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and cultural competence Qualifications: Can Do! Candidates should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to effectively shift course when faced with changing circumstances, rising to the challenge of unfamiliar tasks or issues. Will Do! Candidates should be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as they grow in their position and in the organization. Team Fit! The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible and able to bring a high level of energy to everything they do. Candidates should be quick to respond to team needs while maintaining excellence in the quality of their work. Damn Quick! Strong coordination, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills are valued. Precise attention to detail and organizational skills are critical to success in this position.  Damn Smart! A bachelor's degree along with 4+ years of graphic design experience is required.   We have a fun and dynamic work atmosphere filled with talented and passionate Boomers who want to make a difference in kids' lives.  Individuals interested in applying for this position are encouraged to go to kaboom.org/careers  and select Manager, Creative Services.  Please make sure to include a thoughtful cover letter. This position will be based in our Washington, DC office. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:  Provide three hours per day of positive instruction/mentoring for elementary school-aged children, including participating in the Kids Cafe dinner.  Actively participate in a team comprised of teachers, volunteer mentors, and Kids Cafe Chef that implements best practices in providing year-round out-of-school-time programming Monday through Friday.     JOB DUTIES: Provide educational and social enrichment services to elementary school-aged students. Assist team in preparing classroom curricula, incorporating Responsive Classroom® philosophy and using a collaborative teaching approach. Promote an exciting, culturally sensitive classroom environment, as well as other creative educational practices that will assist students in feeling engaged, special, and accepted for who they are. Provide a trauma-informed-care environment that is nurturing to at-risk students. Ensure ongoing communication with students’ parents and assist parents in gaining resources needed to maximize a child’s learning experience. Interface with St. Louis Park School District and other partners in order to enhance service coordination and delivery, communicate on students’ progress, and provide specific services in a comprehensive manner to meet students’ diverse needs. Assist in supervising, encouraging, and recognizing volunteers and interns. Perform administrative-related duties, including maintaining program records and attendance records.   REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in education or equivalent experience. Current Minnesota Teacher License preferred. Three or more years’ experience working with children grades K-5. Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and implement curricula. Demonstrated history working with students and families of the agency target population. First Aid and CPR-certified. APPLICATION PROCESS:  Send resume & cover letter to Mickie Key at mkey@perspectives-family.org or mail to 3381 Gorham Avenue, St Louis Park, MN  55426.     Perspectives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   ABOUT PERSPECTIVES, INC:   In keeping with the goals of supporting mothers and children, as well as all family members, Perspectives is a family-friendly workplace. We understand the everyday stresses our team of professionals faces as they work with a diverse and struggling population to create healthier lifestyles. Perspectives’ appreciation, support, and a liberal time-off policy create a workplace that few want to leave.   Our mission, Breaking Cycles, is accomplished through an award-winning, comprehensive model that includes: supportive housing, case management, mental and chemical health services, parent education, and children’s educational and nutritional enrichment programming. The results strengthen families, restore dignity, and create hope. Besides competitive pay, 16 paid holidays, and health insurance, we are a fun, fast-paced agency that realizes it is important to both work and play hard. If you enjoy a team approach and a creative, energetic work culture, come join us!   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  Kids Connection is an afterschool and summer program for at-risk and homeless children living in Perspectives' supportive housing program and surrounding community.  The year-round program focuses on developing academic, social, and culinary skills with a companion program called Kids Cafe.  Licensed teachers, mentors, volunteers and other program staff create an engaging learning environment so as to facilitate academic and social-skill building activities on-site for fifty-plus children and youth.  Transportation and a nutritional dinner and snacks are incorporated into the program.