GrubStreet is the leading literary arts center in the country. We are a hardworking and creative bunch and pride ourselves on a warm and supportive work environment. The Young Adult Writers Program (YAWP) Assistant position plays a vital role in helping GrubStreet to support our mission. 

The YAWP Assistant will support the YAWP program for teenage writers. They will be the go-to person for students, parents, and instructors for assistance and questions, perform administrative functions to track and maintain student information, organize community and fellowship events, and collaborate across GrubStreet departments for YAWP-related initiatives.

This is a part-time, temporary position from May 20, 2024 through August 23, 2024 (up to 24 hours/week). This is an in-person role and the YAWP Assistant will be critical in establishing our second year of in-person YAWP programming at the Seaport.The YAWP Assistant reports to the Manager of Youth Programs in partnership with our Youth Programs Coordinator.

GrubStreet strives to dismantle every system, process, or structure that would discourage any person from working with us. We actively seek diversity, equity and inclusivity because the excellence of our work and the value of its impact depend on them. We strive to create an environment where the perspectives we bring to our work are valued as much as the work we produce.

Responsibilities 

• Organize, track. and maintain student information
• Assist students and parents with registration questions via email or in person 
• Organize events such as Boston Public Library recruiting and the Teen Writing Fellowship Showcase
• Support the YAWP weeklong students and Teen Writing Fellows to ensure safety and belonging
• Assist instructors during the Summer Weeklong sessions
• Collaborate with the GrubStreet’s marketing team on YAWP-related initiatives

Skills

• Experience with and enthusiasm for teenagers and the arts
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to work on a variety of projects
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Superb attention to detail, stellar organizational skills
• An aptitude for learning new tasks quickly
• Takes pride in a job well done

Qualifications

GrubStreet is a CORI friendly organization and reviews CORIs on a case-by-case basis.

Our policy is to request a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) for any individual who is a candidate to work with our youth programs. 

About the Organization

We believe that narrative transforms lives, builds bridges, and produces empathy. By rigorously developing voices of every type and talent, and by removing barriers to entry, GrubStreet fosters the creation of meaningful stories and ensures that excellent writing remains vital and relevant.

GrubStreet, the largest creative writing center in the U.S., annually engages over 8,000 students – both teens and adults – in programs that range from two-hour workshops to year-long graduate-level seminars.

Our teachers are working artists who bring the highest quality instruction and mentorship to storytellers. We also host a major writing conference each year and public storytelling events. The education and networks we facilitate foster a richer local writing scene, with a strong focus on increasing opportunities for writers of color, low-income writers, and teen writers.

Our programs eliminate common barriers to participation in the arts and lifelong learning, and build community among participants. We continue to increase scholarships and provide free writing programs (including bilingual classes) for adults and teens in low-income communities across Boston.

Position Details

GrubStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package and a dynamic, collaborative work environment. The rate of pay for this non-exempt position is $16/hourly. 

Statement of Belonging

At GrubStreet, belonging means creating and maintaining spaces where we boldly share our voices, our experiences, and our work as writers, readers, and audience members. Every member of our community commits to engaging across differences with curiosity and a desire to learn and grow together.

Community Agreements:

• Practice cultural humility, ask questions, and engage with different perspectives
• Grace to speak in draft form and be open to making mistakes
• Check our biases and be aware of how we carry our own identity and privilege 

Position Status: Part-time

Position Level: Entry Level

Position Reports to: Manager of Youth Programs

Location: Boston

GrubStreet’s policy is to assure equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants by prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This practice applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including hiring, transfer, compensation, layoffs, promotions, training, benefits, termination and retirement.