Activity Specialist-2002335

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY
•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Activity 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 exhibitions, performances, and recitals, and assist with participant recruitment and retention. Additionally, they will manage program logistics such as maintaining bulletin boards, producing flyers, creating costumes, and tracking daily attendance. The role also includes co-facilitating parent meetings, ensuring the cleanliness of program spaces, and reporting to the Program Director. The specialist will also attend staff meetings, trainings, and assist other staff as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 years 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
  • Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities.
  • Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry.
  • Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams.
  • Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants.
  • Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.
  • Organize and create program performances costumes.
  • Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance related trips.
  • Maintain daily attendance for all courses.
  • Co-facilitate Parent Meetings
  • Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participant
  • Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur.
  • Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis.
  • Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events
  • Assist other staff when needed
  • Other duties as assigned
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