Activity Specialist - 2000711

About the role

Activity Specialist is responsible for helping participants grow artistically.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities
• Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry
• Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants
• Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events
• Organize and create program performances costumes
• Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance related trips
• Maintain daily attendance for all courses
• Co-facilitate Parent Meetings
• Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participant
• Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur
• Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis
• Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events
• Assist other staff when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings
• Move for long periods, providing instruction
• Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus
• 1 year experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative Arts
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
• Experience with lesson plan development

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Pay

Hourly Rate Range: $18-$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time; Monday‑Friday 6 pm‑11 pm; some Saturdays 12 am‑5 pm; 6 pm‑11 pm August‑September.