Activity Specialist (LSNC Youth Programs)
About The Position
Goddard Riverside Community Center is working in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority to provide evening and week summer teen programming at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center on the Upper Westside. TEP @ Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center is located within the Amsterdam Addition Housing Development and across from the Amsterdam Houses. Purpose of Position: The NYCHA TEP at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center is seeking a dynamic individual to provide specialized activities to youth including dance, art, technology, culinary and discussion based. The Activity Specialist is an integral part of providing youth with activities that promote creativity and self-expression amongst the youth.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED; some college preferred
- Some experience working with a multi-cultural youth population
- Must clear the organizational background check
- Strong leadership development with knowledge of specific specialty, dance, art, technology, etc.
- Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be: Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs specifically word, excel, access and outlook
- Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants
Responsibilities
- Provide Direct Service to Teen Program Youth Members
- Create projects with groups of middle school & high school youth and young adults, in evening activities
- Facilitate interactive workshops designed in specialized activities such as science, technology, engineering, dance, visual arts, coding, performing arts and other specialized fields.
- Work with staff to enroll, engage and retain teen and young adult participants
- Maintain a safe learning environment
- Serve as a positive and engaging role model for participants
- Always maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism
- Enforce program rules, promote reflection and consequences for infractions
- Maintain attendance records for all facilitated activities
- Participate in program planning and assessment
- Assist with data entry
- Plan, schedule and supervise field trips
- Attend supervision meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
