DYNAMO STUDIOS AND THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
This initiative will consist of a multi-tiered programming model built around the idea of creating robust community change that starts in schools and follows a strategic pipeline of programming within community centers.
The first point of impact starting in schools is imperative. The reason being is that this allows for instructors and community partners to work with students every single day as a part of the students free and public education. This constant engagement leads to the building of strong relationships (a cornerstone of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs). Additionally, this where students will learn a baseline foundation of skillsets that lead to pre apprenticeship and career opportunities.
From there, students will be connected to extracurricular programs at partner community centers where they will be able to further their learning through consistency high level programming. Creating a means by which students can continue their learning beyond the realm of the classroom is critical to positioning them to break into the industry at a much younger age than traditional pathways like college.
In addition to pre-apprenticeship opportunities, a substantial part of our work is focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL training is critically important to students in the communities we serve. These students statistically experience a wide variety of trauma (ACES) as a result of the fallout of poverty and marginalization. Mentorship has been clinically proven to be one of the most effective means of combatting trauma.
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PHASE 1 STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The City Department of Arts and Culture
AC Entertainment
RVRB (Ad Agency)
Dynamo Studios
Chattanooga Youth Development Department
Hamilton County Department of Education
PHASE 1 PARTNER CENTERS
South Side Community Center
East Lake Community Center
Avondale Community Center
Chris L. Ramsey, Jr. Center
PHASE 1 Partner Schools
Howard Connect Academy
The Howard School
Dalewood Middle
Tyner Middle/High School
Chatt Prep
FROM THE CLASSROOM TO COMMUNITY CENTERS
In the simplest sense, programming will start in schools and continue after school through extra curricular programming in local community centers controlled by the City of Chattanooga. The centers targeted for programs will be slated for the schools that are in immediate proximity to the centers themselves.
The magic of Dynamo is that we teach students a skillset in schools and then create opportunities for them to apply what they’ve learned in the real world beyond the realm of the classroom. Partnering with community centers allows for our team to continue our work with students beyond the classroom with ease.
POSITIONS NEEDED
Lead Instructor (and School Partnership Liaison)
FULL-TIME
The lead instructor’s main role is to lead programs supporting student learning, community engagement, and facilitating professional opportunities for students beyond the classroom environment. This includes being active in the partner schools during the school day AND supporting/leading programs in our partner community centers.
Additionally, they will act as the liaison between partner schools and partner centers connecting students to opportunities to further their learning outside of school. The new model we are creating here is for someone to work with students in schools to build a foundation of knowledge + trust and then create an accessible path to continue that learning beyond the classroom through high level extracurricular programming at local community centers.
This role is imperative to student success and creating a legitimate means by which we facilitate “the needle moving” for participating students. Students show up for programs and opportunities for professional growth when they have relationships, rapport, and shared experience.
* THIS POSITION WILL SPEND HALF OF THE WORK DAY AT SCHOOLS AND THE SECOND HALF OF THE WORK DAY RUNNING PROGRAMS AT STRATEGIC PARTNER COMMUNITY CENTERS *
* THE INSTRUCTORS WILL FOLLOW a FIVE DAY FULLTIME SCHEDULE *
* for IN school Programming, IDEALLY instructors will rotate between specific partner SCHOOLS (ex. Mon+weds @DALEWOOD and TUES+THURS @HOWARD, and FRIDAY @CHATT PREP) *
* for after school Programming, IDEALLY instructors will rotate between specific partner community centers (ex. Mon+weds @Avondale, TUES+THURS @SOUTHSIDE, and FRIDAY FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS) *
Required Skillsets (facilitator level understanding)
Instructor and Program Development
Music Production
Audio Engineering
Photography
Videography
Graphic Design
The Lead Instructor Will:
Develop extra-curricular classes / studio sessions at partner community centers for teens and participating students from partner schools.
Stay informed of other cultural/educational initiatives in Chattanooga (and surrounding area) that can tie in with Dynamo’s mission.
Set up a public calendar on which all classes, workshops, and public outreach events will be posted.
Develop channels through which Dynamo Studios content can be shared publicly (Soundcloud, YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, etc.).
Prepare a report of recent activities and future plans to the board of directors, quarterly.
Communicate regularly with the Programs and Partnership Director and Executive Director to ensure that a unified effort is being made in all aspects of programming and planning.
In the first year, develop any or all of the following:
An artist-in-residence program
Camps during Hamilton County schools’ academic breaks
Public outreach programs that will utilize Dynamo's mobile recording units, such as street studios and classroom projects for various grade levels at partner schools.
Lead Instructor (and School Partnership Liaison)
FULL-TIME
The lead instructor’s main role is to lead programs supporting student learning, community engagement, and facilitating professional opportunities for students beyond the classroom environment. This includes being active in the partner schools during the school day AND supporting/leading programs in our partner community centers.
Additionally, they will act as the liaison between partner schools and partner centers connecting students to opportunities to further their learning outside of school. The new model we are creating here is for someone to work with students in schools to build a foundation of knowledge + trust and then create an accessible path to continue that learning beyond the classroom through high level extracurricular programming at local community centers.
This role is imperative to student success and creating a legitimate means by which we facilitate “the needle moving” for participating students. Students show up for programs and opportunities for professional growth when they have relationships, rapport, and shared experience.
* THIS POSITION WILL SPEND HALF OF THE WORK DAY AT SCHOOLS AND THE SECOND HALF OF THE WORK DAY RUNNING PROGRAMS AT STRATEGIC PARTNER COMMUNITY CENTERS *
* THE INSTRUCTORS WILL FOLLOW a FIVE DAY FULLTIME SCHEDULE *
* for IN school Programming, IDEALLY instructors will rotate between specific partner SCHOOLS (ex. Mon+weds @DALEWOOD and TUES+THURS @HOWARD, and FRIDAY @CHATT PREP) *
* for after school Programming, IDEALLY instructors will rotate between specific partner community centers (ex. Mon+weds @Avondale, TUES+THURS @SOUTHSIDE, and FRIDAY FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS) *
Required Skillsets (facilitator level understanding)
Instructor and Program Development
Music Production
Audio Engineering
Photography
Videography
Graphic Design
The Lead Instructor Will:
Develop extra-curricular classes / studio sessions at partner community centers for teens and participating students from partner schools.
Stay informed of other cultural/educational initiatives in Chattanooga (and surrounding area) that can tie in with Dynamo’s mission.
Set up a public calendar on which all classes, workshops, and public outreach events will be posted.
Develop channels through which Dynamo Studios content can be shared publicly (Soundcloud, YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, etc.).
Prepare a report of recent activities and future plans to the board of directors, quarterly.
Communicate regularly with the Programs and Partnership Director and Executive Director to ensure that a unified effort is being made in all aspects of programming and planning.
In the first year, develop any or all of the following:
An artist-in-residence program
Camps during Hamilton County schools’ academic breaks
Public outreach programs that will utilize Dynamo's mobile recording units, such as street studios and classroom projects for various grade levels at partner schools.
DIRECTOR OF TEEN PROGRAMMING (CITY POSITION)
FULL-TIME
The Director of Teen Programming will be a position held within the city. Their chief role will be to act as the coordinator between partner organizations, non profits, and anyone else that may want to host programs at local community centers. Beyond the partnership with Dynamo Studios, this position will play an essential role in creating robust learning opportunities for local students that leads to longterm observable and measurable change/development within our community.
The Director is responsible for coordinating, instructing and participating in daily Youth Development and Leadership Education and Recreation Programs and Activities for diverse populations, including youth (13 to 18). Duties include: organizing, planning and implementing programs and activities; conducting administrative tasks such as creating Participant Training Manual, program attendance reports, evaluations, program proposals, and creating marketing materials; assisting with researching, and, may oversee volunteer staff.
The DIRECTOR OF TEEN PROGRAMMING Will:
Act as the chief facilitator for all programming in local community centers
Coordinate and lead the implementation of all community center programming
Develop extra-curricular classes / studio sessions at partner community centers for teens and participating students from partner schools.
Stay informed of other cultural/educational initiatives in Chattanooga (and surrounding area) that can tie in with Dynamo’s mission.
Set up a public calendar on which all classes, workshops, and public outreach events will be posted.
Prepare a report of recent activities and future plans to all key stakeholders and supervisors, quarterly.
Communicate regularly with the Programs and Partnership Director, Executive Director, and local School Partners to ensure that a unified effort is being made in all aspects of programming and planning.
Develop all of the following:
An artist-in-residence program (ideally at each community center location)
Camps during Hamilton County schools’ academic breaks
Public outreach programs that will utilize Dynamo's mobile recording units, such as street studios and community projects.