Activity Specialist-2000711

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

4d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Specialist is responsible for helping participants grow artistically. This role involves developing, teaching, and maintaining scheduled activities in arts, theater, music, dance, and poetry. The specialist will organize and create various artistic presentations, assist with participant recruitment and retention, and manage program-related materials and events. Additionally, the role requires maintaining attendance records, co-facilitating parent meetings, ensuring the cleanliness of program spaces, and reporting to the Program Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative Arts.
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings.
• Experience with lesson plan development.
• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
• Ability to move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Ability to travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.

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 performances costumes.
• Accompanying participants to art, theater, and dance-related trips.
• Maintaining daily attendance for all courses.
• Co-facilitating Parent Meetings.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and presence of all spaces used by 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED