Employment
ABOUT DNDA & YOUNGSTOWN
The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) integrates Art, Nature, and Neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge. DNDA was founded in 1996, and since then has provided innovative and inclusive programming, promoting social, racial, and environmental justice.
DNDA’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center hosts groundbreaking youth arts programming and is a widely recognized model for comprehensive community engagement. Located in the diverse Delridge neighborhood of West Seattle, the historic building renovated from the old Frank B. Cooper Elementary School houses 36 units of low-income artist housing, commercial office space for arts-based nonprofits, as well as rental spaces for arts and cultural events, performances, classes and gatherings. Owned and operated by DNDA, Youngstown is the only mixed-use space in Seattle offering artist housing, nonprofit offices, youth programs, and creative public rental facilities, allowing incredible capacity for cross-sector collaboration.
DNDA is a diverse, anti-racist organization and Equal Opportunity Employer happily serving people of various communities and backgrounds. We seek applicants who are radical about inclusivity, and want to join in the work of revolutionizing and activating the Seattle arts scene with this lens. Women, LGBTQ and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Please Note: This position is through United Way of King County AmeriCorps VISTA.
START/END DATE: 6/3/2024 - 6/2/2025 (12 Months)
See the full job posting at uwkc.org/careers/americorps/community-engagement-communications-specialist-vista.
Program Overview
Increase Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association’s capacity to help families living in Delridge and throughout Southwest Seattle gain familiarity with resources, create best practice tool-kits for increased neighborhood outcome-based engagement, create and implement a communication work plan in conjunction with DNDA Communications Team, and create, share and implement a needs assessment of our affordable and public housing communities to support program design, implementation, and evaluation for our Arts, Nature, Neighborhood programs. Increase the agency’s capacity to help families living in Delridge gain familiarity with resources, build relevant programs and curriculum with the goal of connecting low-income children to educational resources and connecting families to educational and community resources to achieve long term economic stability.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop a framework for the needs assessment of DNDA affordable housing and public housing residents so we can create an effective engagement and service plan and increase residents’ connections, and financial and housing securities.
- Improve communications and outreach with residents, foster trust, and relationships.
- Develop data collection methods and improve program evaluations across all DNDA’s Art, Nature, and Neighborhood programs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Bi-weekly stipend of $1117.06 (pre-tax)
- $7395 Education Award or $1,800 End of Service Stipend upon successful completion
- Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued during service year on qualified student loans (loans must be federally-backed; personal/private loans not eligible)
- Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after completing service
- Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
- Childcare assistance
- 10 days sick leave, 10 days personal leave plus 10 federal holidays
- Enrollment in an assistance program with 24-hour access to phone counseling
- Access to emergency assistance program to mitigate unforeseen financial emergencies that put your continued participation in AmeriCorps service at risk
- Monthly team meetings, high-quality training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Lifelong friends and colleagues who are passionate about service!
Professional Development Benefits
- Robust professional development to support your personal, professional, and service goals and growth
- Skills to be gained include but not limited to: Interpersonal and Intercultural communication, community outreach, adaptability, relationship building, conflict management, customer service, resource navigation, data entry, knowledge of WA public benefits, knowledge of inner workings of non-profits and community college systems
- Career development trainings provided by UWKC AmeriCorps team
- Previous trainings include: How to Network, Resume Workshops, Mock Interviews, How to make your LinkedIn Profile Shine
- Networking opportunities within United Way and Community Partners
- As a member of this cohort, you will be supported with a robust orientation, ongoing professional development opportunities, training, check-ins, and the tools and resources you need to succeed.
What We’re Looking For
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
AmeriCorps Program Eligibility
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
- Per United Way of King County Policy, AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of service. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are a selected candidate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Please reach out to unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.org if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY (priority filing 11:59pm PST, April 18)
Please note that United Way of King County is operating in a hybrid model. As such, be prepared to participate in interviews remotely and to complete service responsibilities in a hybrid environment (in-person and remote) should we move forward with your candidacy. If technology presents a barrier to applying, interviewing, or accepting the position, please reach out to unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.org for accommodations.
Additionally, all AmeriCorps members must be able to transition from working hybrid to commuting to their site to serve 40 hrs. per week at any time during their service year. Service schedules will be based on your service site’s needs.
DNDA believes that the most marginalized people in our society — including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people – must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
DNDA is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental or physical disability.
Please contact unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.org with any questions.
DNDA’s Summer Program Assistant position will directly support our 2024 Summer Youth Environmental Justice program. As part of that program, this position will assist in leading a group of 10 high school-aged youth in a 5 week paid summer internship. The Summer Youth Environmental Justice program will focus on the historical ecology of our local landscape, specifically at the Roxhill Bog and Delridge Wetland Park in South Delridge.
This position will provide support in leading youth interns in exploring the ways in which the land has changed over time, and what we can do to make sure we co-create a future of Environmental Justice. This position will require integrity and accountability when doing work with partners and in the community by working collaboratively with youth participants, community organizations, and Staff as we serve predominately people of the global majority (Black and POC). The Summer Program Assistant position will report to DNDA’s Environmental Education Coordinator.
Position Status
This is a temporary, part time, 8 week position. Workdays are Monday – Friday, 6 hours per day from 10am - 4pm. The time frame of this position is from late June – August 16th, 2024. Compensation is $24.00 per hour. This position does not include paid time off benefits or medical insurance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in leading youth interns for DNDA’s Summer Youth Environmental Justice program.
- Assist in facilitating activities for the summer program including discussions on local ecology and history, field trips to Parks and urban gardens, and engagement opportunities with local organizations.
- Prepare materials and supplies for the weekly activities.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience working with high school aged youth.
- Knowledge of positive youth development framework or interest in gaining experience.
- Experience in facilitating and/or leading hands-on workshops and activities.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of community groups, partners, and staff.
- Leadership skills, and confidence in giving direction to youth participants.
- Commitment to including and amplifying the voices of those who have been historically excluded from power and decision-making.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Physically able to work long days in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move body in uneven terrain.
- Positive attitude, energetic personality, and sense of humor.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with, supporting, and uplifting BIPOC high school aged youth.
- Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology.
- Knowledge of local watersheds, stormwater, green stormwater infrastructure, and/or gardening.
How to Apply
Please submit resume and cover letter to Environmental Education Coordinator Jules Hepp at jules@dnda.org
Please note that the selected candidate must submit to a background check.
DNDA believes that the most marginalized people in our society — including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people – must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
DNDA is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental or physical disability.
DNDA's Art team is looking to grow their community of Teaching Artists with part-time artists on contract! If you're a local artist and passionate about the environment and serving your community, please fill out this form.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Erin Kollar, DNDA's EcoArts Program Coordinator, at erin@dnda.org. Erin contacts applicants shortly after submitting the form.
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Events A/V Technician
- This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
- Work events, managing clients’ needs with professionalism and friendliness
- ‘On the clock’ for call time given by Youngstown Manager. Additional lead-time is considered ‘off the clock’, unless confirmed in advance. Any time overage (past end of call/shift) should be explained in type to Youngstown Manager.
- One 15-minute break is typical of most calls. Staying on the grounds of Youngstown is preferred. Please plan accordingly, and discuss needs with Manager.
- May be required to work with other techs from Youngstown and Youngstown’s rental client teams. The Youngstown Tech is always the Lead. No unauthorized persons allowed to manage equipment or occupy tech booth unless confirmed with Youngstown Manager in advance.
- Pay Rate: $25/hr standard, $35/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)
Maintenance A/V Technician
- This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
- Work projects, make repairs to tech spaces as needed or requested, and see them through to the end
- Maintain tech log and report issues, progress, needs to manager in type (for documentation)
- Maintain tidiness and workability of tech spaces
- Communication is key. Timely response to correspondence from manager, clients, and other techs imperative.
- Sobriety a must while on the clock
- Pay Rate: $17.27/hr standard, $20/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)
House Managers are “On-call” Staff who oversee events hosted at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, and may trade their time for space to do their art, programs, and events at Youngstown.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greet and orient guests to the facility, assuring all needs are met
- Watch over active and inactive rental spaces to ensure compliance with building and rental regulations
- Answer front desk phone, and take messages for Youngstown Manager
- Manage cleanliness of rental spaces and access of the facility
- Cover other tasks as needed or requested by Manager and Director
About Our Community:
DNDA’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (YCAC) hosts groundbreaking youth arts programming and is a widely recognized model for comprehensive community engagement. Located in the diverse Delridge Neighborhood of West Seattle, the historic building renovated from the old Frank B. Cooper Elementary
School houses 36 units of low-income artist housing, commercial office space for arts-based nonprofits, as well as rental spaces for arts and cultural events, performances, classes and gatherings. Owned and operated by DNDA, Youngstown is the only mixed-use space in Seattle offering artist housing, nonprofit offices, youth programs, and creative public rental facilities, allowing incredible capacity for cross-sector collaboration.
DNDA is a diverse, anti-racist organization and Equal Opportunity Employer happily serving people of various communities and backgrounds. We seek applicants who are radical about inclusivity, and want to join in the work of revolutionizing and activating the Seattle arts scene with this lens. Women, LGBTQ and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Send your resume and one paragraph on why you’d like to join the DNDA team.
Email: volunteer@youngstownarts.org
Job Type: Volunteer, On Call