How sweet is this job?

I regularly get emails from idealist.org and they send me lists of new job openings. I'm still here in Indonesia for 4 more months but I still like seeing what's out there and getting inspired for my next job post.

I found this one today that I wanted to share, because it is SO COOL.

Instructor - Restorative Justice


Posted on: March 14, 2011
Posted by: Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Description

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, is a unique joint venture between the City of Philadelphia and the Mural Arts Advocates, a 501(c)(3) non-profit is the nation’s largest public art initiatives of its kind and has led Philadelphia to be recognized internationally as the “Mural Capital of the World.” The mission is to engage in art education and community public art collaborations, and to increase public access to art. Since the Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as the Anti-Graffiti Network, over 3,000 murals have been created and over 20,000 under served youth in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia have received free art education.



The Restorative Justice Department provides comprehensive services for adjudicated youth and formerly incarcerated adults, as we believe the most crucial element in addressing our rising crime rates, crowded prisons, and incidences of recidivism is to act preventatively and provide real opportunities for all individuals to participate in society in meaningful ways. We believe in the capacity of mural-making and skill-building programs led by practicing professionals to increase opportunity, reduce stigma against individuals involved in the criminal justice system, prevent recidivism, and break cycles of crime and violence. Our programs provide community members involved in the criminal justice system with constructive skill building opportunities and creative alternatives for self-expression to deter engagement in crime and provide avenues to a richer and more fulfilling quality of life.



General Description



The Instructor for the Restorative Justice Program will work at a minimum security prison for 5 – 10 hours per week providing instruction to inmates. Instructor will help inmates design short books (6 – 8 pages) using the Book-builder software provided by IBM. The ideal candidate should have graphic design and advanced computer experience.



This is a part time position.



Reports to: Director of Restorative Justice Program.



Knowledge & Skills
Ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, written, and communication skills.

Strong teaching skills and ability to work with high risk populations are required.

Candidate will work collaboratively and individually and must be able to resolve conflicts, exhibit flexibility and creativity, and pay attention to detail.
Pay - $28/hour for up to 10 hours a week.
For further information on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, please visit http://www.muralarts.org/


Teaching art to inmates?! Helping them write books?! How awesome is that. I LOVE the creativity some people/organizations have to work with the broken places in society.

Inspired.