Summer Workshop Assistant Director

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Posted Job Title

Summer Workshop Assistant Director

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director for the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House will assist and report to the Director of the Summer Workshop and assist in student activities, writing workshops, leading craft sessions, and student transportation.

Job Description

Kelly Writers House - Job Description

Summer Workshop for Young Writers – Assistant Director

(Part-Time Temporary Position)

Job Duties

Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Recruitment and Director of the Summer Workshop, the Summer Workshop for Young Writers – Assistant Director will support and assist in the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House.

For more information about the Kelly Writers House, please visit: http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/. For more information about the Summer Workshop for Young Writers, please visit: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/summer/.

The Assistant Director for the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House will assist and report to the Director of the Summer Workshop and assist in student activities, writing workshops, leading craft sessions, and student transportation.

Job Location

This position will be assigned to work at the Kelly Writers House.

Pay and Hours

This position pays an amount not to exceed $2500. This position is expected to average 20 to 30 hours a week, beginning 7/1/2025 through 7/27/2025.

Qualifications    

A high school diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Ideal candidate will have an interest or background in literary arts, community outreach, creative arts, or education.