Activity Specialist - 2008204

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Specialist is responsible for helping participants grow artistically. This role involves developing, teaching, and maintaining various scheduled activities, including arts, theater, music, dance, and poetry. The specialist will organize and create exhibitions, performances, and recitals, and assist with participant recruitment and retention. Additionally, the role includes maintaining program spaces, producing event flyers, managing attendance, co-facilitating parent meetings, and submitting weekly reports. The position requires attending staff meetings and trainings, and assisting other staff as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience in the field
High level of knowledge in Creative Arts
Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
Experience with lesson plan development
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Working towards or possessing an AA or BA degree

Responsibilities

Developing, teaching, and maintaining scheduled activities.
Developing and maintaining arts, theater, music, dance, and poetry programs.
Organizing and creating art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals, and poetry jams.
Assisting with the recruitment and retention of participants.
Maintaining site bulletin boards and producing flyers for events.
Organizing and creating program performance costumes.
Accompanying participants on art, theater, and dance-related trips.
Maintaining daily attendance for all courses.
Co-facilitating Parent Meetings.
Ensuring the cleanliness and presence of all the space used by the program participants.
Keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities.
Submitting weekly reports to the Program Director.
Attending all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
Assisting other staff when needed.