Arts & Crafts Attendant
About The Position
Serving people of all backgrounds and at every age and stage of life, the Mandell Jewish Community Center is a gathering place and resource for the Hartford region. The JCC provides recreational, cultural, educational, and social programs designed to promote physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of its members and others who participate. As a center where all are welcome, our mission is rooted in a fundamental commitment to inclusivity and in universal Jewish values. We work to build community, cultural identity, and bridges of understanding by celebrating diversity and fostering appreciation for Jewish culture and heritage. FUNCTION: The Arts & Crafts Attendant plans, organizes and leads engaging arts and crafts activities, including teambuilding that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the members’ age and abilities.
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years old. Individuals with equivalent work experience and appropriate training may be considered.
- Minimum 1 year training and experience in leading activities to children of all ages.
- Visual ability to identify and respond to environmental hazards
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist people in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)
- Ability to take initiative and direction
- Be enthusiastic and creative
- Ability to consistently deliver quality customer service
- Must have the ability to enforce all facility rules and policies in a gentle but firm manner to people of all ages
- Be patient and tolerant with children
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children
- Ability to sit, stoop, bend, or stand for extended periods of time
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to make projects and assist children
Nice To Haves
- Art experience preferred.
- CPR/First Aid for children a plus
- Epi Pen Training a plus
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, safe and welcoming environment for all
- Being able to assist children in an emergency
- Develop and deliver an arts and crafts program that is appropriate for various ages and abilities of the children
- Design and deliver arts and crafts activities that make use of different art mediums, make use of the outdoor natural environment, and use the art resources most efficiently
- Evaluate the success of the arts and crafts program
- Be creative and engaging
- Ensure that children know and follow safety and educational procedures
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the arts and crafts program area
- Maintain the arts and crafts equipment
- Ensure the security of the arts and crafts equipment and supplies, including clear inventory and planning for replacement of supplies in a timely manner
- Conduct a daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair
- Clean arts and crafts area, keeping it free of hazards and debris
- Strong customer focus, both internally and externally
- Resolve customer problems and conflicts
- Responds promptly to customer needs
- Solicit customer feedback to improve service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
