Class Coordinator

The Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) is a grassroots movement created by young activists in Lebanon, in collaboration with migrant community leaders. Together we work on documenting, investigating, exposing and fighting racist practices in Lebanon, through various initiatives and campaigns. ARM’s largest project is currently the establishment of the Migrant Community Center (MCC), which is a community space that offers diverse classes, activities, and initiatives catered to migrant workers in Lebanon. Migrant Workers Task Force (MWTF) is a grassroots volunteer organization that leads initiatives for better treatment and social advancement of the migrant worker community in Lebanon. MWTF’s main activity is currently the language classes at AltCity (Hamra). Since MCC and MWTF do similar work, MCC will be taking over the management of MWTF's activities. MWTF will henceforth be referred to as a grassroots initiative by MCC Beirut and/or “MCC Hamra classes”. We are now recruiting a part-time Class Coordinator for the Sunday language classes and other activities that take place in Hamra. The Class Coordinator would be in charge of:   Class Management -    Recruiting and maintaining positive communication with volunteers -    Handling opening and closing of the space -    Making sure all needed supplies for the classes are ready before the classes begin. -    Coordinating use of the space (between meetings, classes, activities, etc) -    Carry-out evaluations of the weekly language classes and improve them accordingly -    Develop and maintain an effective and adaptable curriculum for the English language classes using the resources already available at the Hamra classes and at MCC Gemmayze. -    Maintaining positive communication with MCC Hamra classes’ partners -    Contributing to fundraising efforts for the space  Activities & Initiatives -    Implementing monthly and yearly plans set by the MCC directors -    Coordinating different initiatives and needs, identifying emerging needs and opportunities -    Coming up with new activity ideas, researching, proposing, and executing them with management’s support and approval -    Reporting to MCC coordinator on a regular basis   Public Relations -    Representing MCC -    Maintaining good relationships with the neighborhood, the landlord, service providers, etc. -    Handling and/or referring media & interview requests -    Updating the website, Facebook page, and handling emails Work Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week, centered around Sundays (when the classes take place): -     Sundays: 10AM to 4PM (tentative) -     Weekdays: 4 hours (class preparation, meetings, communication, etc)   Remuneration & Benefits: -     Net monthly salary starting at approximately $450 -     Covering costs of transportation outside workplace   Duration of contract: Six months renewable contract, including a 2-month trial period.   Qualifications: -     University degree or equivalent -     Proficient in 3 languages: English (spoken-read-written), Arabic (spoken-read-written), French (spoken) -     Excellent at using excel spreadsheets and other basic applications -     Personal qualities: friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, confident, resourceful, responsible, takes initiative, very organized, patient, tolerant, cares about racism and social justice -     Ability to work in a demanding and rapidly-changing environment -     Basic knowledge of migrant workers’ issues is preferable -     Experience in language class management/English teaching is a plus Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to mccbeirut@gmail.com by Monday, September 28,2015.