Activity Specialist-2002335

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York is seeking an Activity Specialist to help participants grow artistically. The role involves developing, teaching and maintaining scheduled activities across arts disciplines including art, theatre, music, dance and poetry.

You will organize exhibitions, performances and events, and support recruitment and retention of participants. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year in the Creative Arts, plus experience

Qualificações

• 1 year in the Creative Arts field
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
• Experience with lesson plan development
• Submit to background checks per DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, teach & maintain scheduled activities.
• Develop and maintain arts, theatre, music, dance and poetry.
• Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theatre presentations, music recitals and poetry jams.
• Recruit and retain participants.
• Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.
• Accompany participants to art, theatre, and dance related trips.
• Maintain daily attendance for all courses.
• Attend program staff meetings, trainings, and events.
• Assist other staff when needed.

Conhecimentos

Excellent interpersonal and

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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

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 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

Education and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
• 1 years 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
• Submit 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.