Program Specialist

Mains’ls 7th Street Centre for the Arts program focuses on creating engaging, fun, and crowd-pleasing performances for audiences and performers alike. At the Centre for the Arts, we encourage acting and theatre to promote self-expression in a failure-free environment.

About the role

As a Program Specialist at our 7th Street Centre, you will work with talented people with disabilities in a creative environment ensuring they feel supported, valued, and engaged in meaningful activities. The Program Specialist also ensures a safe environment in addition to supporting with caregiving responsibilities and supervision support. The ideal candidate would have artistic skills in fine art, music, and dramatic arts. Being calm, patient, self-motivated, highly social, and attentive will be key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support participants in activities including:
  • Acting/Theater games
  • Costuming
  • Prop building
  • Painting and building sets
  • Participating in rehearsals, classes, and performances
• Support individuals to reach their potential
• Monitor safety of individuals and the environment
• Support students with personal care as needed
• Help plan events and activities
• Respond to crisis, following guidelines and plans
• Drive students on field trips (must have a valid license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle)
• Effective communication, including clear writing/documentation
• Offer and accept feedback
• Work with limited to no supervision

Requirements

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and team
• Good team-building skills and ability to work well with others
• Must like to have fun!
• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and car insurance
• Pass a TB skin test

Skills

• Artistic skills in fine art, music, and dramatic arts
• Calm, patient, and attentive demeanor
• Self-motivated and highly social
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick leave
• 401k retirement program

Pay

$18.25 per hour

Schedule

• 32–40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Occasional field trips requiring driving students