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The Salvation Army•Brooklyn, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist runs daily activities for middle school-aged participants at The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps, including homework help, meals and snacks, sports, music and arts, arts and crafts, creative arts, field trips, and general supervision. The role also includes administrative work such as record keeping, statistics, enrollment paperwork, food service documentation, and grant funding paperwork. The Program Specialist supports the Program Director and may take on greater leadership responsibility in the Director’s absence. During the school year, September through June, the schedule is Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. For seven weeks during summer break, the position transitions to a full day to support summer day camp, totaling 35 hours per week. The role is in person and requires regional travel for field trips with children.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
High energy, enthusiasm, and a love of working with children.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills, good judgment, and ability to complete work independently.
Collaborative attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skill levels and provide instruction to program participants and/or staff.
Comfort working with children with behavioral challenges and learning differences.
Leadership experience with peers and experience leading organized or specialized programming.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to become certified.
Physical ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations requiring first aid.
Availability to work part-time hours on school days and full-time hours on non-school days, including school holidays and summer.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in youth or camp programming and ability to teach and enthuse others preferred.
Willingness and comfort leading students and families in devotions from the Bible preferred, but not required.
Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the overall program and help as needed in classrooms, dining areas, indoor and outdoor activities, and daily assemblies.
Promote observance of the moral and ethical code affecting children and staff.
Complete orientation sessions and attend parent meetings.
Attend and contribute to Program Leadership Meetings.
Help plan and conduct General Staff Meetings.
Share matters of mutual concern about the overall welfare of the Middle School Program with the Program Director and/or Corps Officers.
Complete a debrief at the end of the school year and summer camp session, including areas of concern for the following program year.
Assist with Corps programming as directed by the Program Director and Corps Officers.
Support other activities as needed or instructed by the Corps Officers, including seasonal programs such as back-to-school supply, toy, and coat drives.
Help the Program Director advance The Salvation Army’s mission by identifying children and families in need of additional services and connecting them to the Corps Officers.
Serve as a positive role model.
Perform other duties as assigned.