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Job Opportunities

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Youth Counselors

MECA is seeking youth counselors for the Sunburst Summer Arts Camp.
The role of the youth counselor is to assist the summer camp faculty and MECA staff in the delivery of an 8-week intensive arts curriculum to students from grades Kinder to 9th.
Additionally, it is the responsibility of the youth counselor to ensure the safety of all campers as they travel between classes and during their lunch hour.

​Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. 

Submit resume to:
Esmeralda Salinas | Program + Support Services Director
Email: lizsalinas1@yahoo.com

Education Coordinator

MECA is seeking an Education Coordinator who will provide the following services to youths and adults:

  • Administer tutoring and mentoring services (Elementary - High school level)
  • Monitor student academic progress & counseling services in college readiness
  • Provide counseling services related specifically to college selection, applications, and enrollment
  • Maintain accurate student data and assist in data-driven program evaluation
  • Coordinate MECA's participation in national & state-wide educational programs
  • Assist in scheduling & conducting academic success student meetings & workshops
  • Assist in coordinating workshops (SAT and PSAT, financial aid, and college essay writing) and meetings for parents & students
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with target schools, counselors, community leaders, and college/university personnel
  • Contact parents to encourage active participation in outreach activities that will support their student's success
  • Recruit students from target schools and maintain continuous participation through high school graduation
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This is a 30 hour a week position and the qualified candidate must speak Spanish.
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Submit cover letter and resume to:
Esmeralda Salinas | Program + Support Services Director
Email: lizsalinas1@yahoo.com

Building Maintenance Personnel

MECA is seeking a Building Maintenance Personnel who will provide the following services:

  • Communicate work assignments. At end of the shift, check to make sure that maintenance work has been completed in an acceptable manner. if work has not been completed as assigned, discuss it with the maintenance assistant and decide on corrective steps.
  • Order supplies for use in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds.
  • Prepare facility for performances. Maintenance assistance, as needed, during performances. After performances, put chairs away and secure sound equipment, clean away garbage/waste, and secure the building.
  • Assist Executive Director, Associate Director, administrative, and other staff as needed.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to follow health and safety standards.
  • Clean interior of the building including floors, carpet, rugs, windows, and walls.
  • Disinfect commonly used items: EX.- desks, door handles, office tools, phones, etc.
  • Empty trash and recycling bins, clean and disinfect bathrooms.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners
  • Preferred bi-lingual (English & Spanish)
  • Must be flexible in daily assignments.

Submit cover letter and resume to:
Esmeralda Salinas | Program + Support Services Director
Email: lizsalinas1@yahoo.com

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • MECA History
    • Staff & Board >
      • About Alice Valdez
    • Donors
    • Achievements + Annual Report
    • Job Opportunities
  • Arts Education
    • In School
    • Out of School Program
    • Workshops
    • Sunburst Summer Arts
  • MECA@TBH
  • MECA Presents
    • Current Calendar
    • Past Seasons
  • Support Services
  • Donate/Volunteer
  • Dia de los Muertos
    • Ofrenda Exhibition
    • Festival Sponsorship