YDP - ART (Garden City Elementary)
About The Position
The Art Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. The position fosters creativity and self-expression by planning, supervising, and implementing art activities and targeted programs for members ages 6 to 18. Programs may include visual, digital, performing, and applied arts, as well as National Arts Contests, Drama Matters, Lyrism 101, Music Makers, Media Making, and the National Photography Program. The role incorporates youth development principles, character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific activities, and culturally diverse programming. It provides guidance and role modeling, supports members’ education, career, social, physical, and emotional development, and assesses their needs and interests to help deliver outcome-driven programs. The position also helps maintain a safe and positive environment, supports program administration, and collaborates with Club staff and volunteers. Work is generally Monday through Friday for 2.5 to 3 hours per day between 2 PM and 7 PM, with longer hours and occasional weekends possible. Work takes place indoors and outdoors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
- Knowledge of youth development.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
- Ability to work with the public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to the arts.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- If required to drive a Club van: valid driver's license and a three-year clean driving record.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bend and squat on occasion; and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to hear at a normal conversational level.
- Ability to maintain a high energy level when necessary.
- High degree of emotional intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and implement art programs and activities for members of all ages, including specified Club and national arts programs.
- Recruit and retain youth for art programs.
- Work with Club staff to implement programs throughout the school year.
- Incorporate youth development principles, character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific activities, and culturally diverse programming.
- Provide guidance and role modeling, promote member safety, and maintain a positive program environment.
- Assess youth developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs.
- Plan and organize program services and activities, including field trips, guest speakers, and program-specific activities.
- Initiate new programs with approval from the Program Director or Unit Director.
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Monitor and evaluate program achievement against goals, recommend modifications based on member needs and interests, and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs art programs and competitions.
- Supervise members in the program area and maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Maintain program-area cleanliness and keep an inventory of equipment and supplies; recommend requisitions as needed.
- Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director or Unit Director on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
- Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
- May participate in additional special programs or events, work evenings or weekends, and drive a Club van if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
