Activity Specialist-2000711

Summary: Activity Specialist is responsible for helping participants grow artistically. Hourly Rate Range-18-20.00 an hour Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled ActivitiesDevelop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetryOrganize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jamsAssist with the recruitment and retention of participantsMaintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for eventsOrganize and create program performances costumesAccompany participants to art, theater, and dance related tripsMaintain daily attendance for all coursesCo-facilitate Parent MeetingsEnsure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participantResponsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occurSubmit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basisAttend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special eventsAssist other staff when neededOther duties as assigned Requirements Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position. Days and hours are as follows: Monday-Friday 6pm to 1Opm, & some Saturdays 12am to 5pm. 6pm - 11pm August-September. Working conditions and physical demands required: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settingsMove for long periods, providing instructionTravel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth Qualifications Education and/or experience required: High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus1 years experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative ArtsExperience teaching or training individuals in group settingsExperience with lesson plan developmentSubmit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.