Ambassador, Eat Play Learn Summer Program 2026

City of Providence•Providence, RI

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Eat Play Learn program activates parks across the city with free play, art, physical fitness and discussions about and creative exploration in nature. Additionally, we facilitate the free, community meals program for youth 18 and under. Teams of trained, play facilitators provide activities and materials to inspire child-directed free play and promote healthy habits and well-being for Providence youth and families visiting our city parks.

Requirements

Respect and enjoy children and appreciate the value of free play to their healthy development
Have experience working with/caring for children
Have supervisory or team leadership experience
Be able to collect and track data
Show qualities of playfulness, resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and tolerance
Be energetic, highly responsible, absolutely dependable and able to work independently and as a team member
Be able to move quickly, sustain periods of prolonged standing, lift up to 25 pounds, and work outdoors in all weather
Daily Access to reliable transportation
All applicants must be COVID-19 vaccinated
High School or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Conversant in Spanish or a Southeast Asian language preferred
Preference given to Providence residents

Responsibilities

Supporting children’s self-directed play.
Providing a variety of play-based activities for children to select.
Providing play and learning materials and securing all materials at the end of each day.
Ensuring the play space is free of hazards and trash.
Promote park stewardship and the importance of preserving and protecting Providence’s public parks.
Effectively redirecting unacceptable behavior and assisting children in resolving conflicts as needed.
Creating a fun and welcoming environment for visitors of the park.
Serving Providence summer meals in compliance with federal regulations.
Collecting and recording daily data such as number of people (children/adults) engaging in activities; number of repeat users; amount of time spent at activities; and observations of the children’s activities in addition to other data.
Working with team members in reflective practice, daily reflections of what worked well and needs improvement in terms of the park play interactions and modify any behaviors as a result of those assessments.