Recreation Specialist
About The Position
In consultation with the Program Director and Case Managers, the Recreation Specialist will organize recreational activities for the children and youth who reside at the New Broadway Family Shelter. Recreational activities may include trips to local museums, parks, and libraries as well as special events throughout the city. The Recreational Specialist will be responsible for building partnerships with local museums (e.g., the Studio Museum in Harlem, Museum of the City of New York, El Museo del Barrio) that have educational programs targeted to children and youth, and partnerships with organizations that are already serving NYC Department of Homeless Services clients. The Recreation Specialist will be responsible for completing all required documentation and data entry promptly, developing and managing budgets for each activity, coordinating activities with the Facility Driver as needed, and being a team player.
Responsibilities
- Organize recreational activities for children and youth
- Build partnerships with local museums with educational programs for children and youth
- Build partnerships with organizations serving NYC Department of Homeless Services clients
- Complete all required documentation and data entry promptly
- Develop and manage budgets for each activity
- Coordinate activities with the Facility Driver as needed
- Be a team player
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