Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

Union Settlement Association; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Union Settlement Association in New York, NY, is seeking an Activity Specialist for the afterschool program. The role is part-time (2:00pm–6:00pm) at on-site locations, offering a $19.00–$22.00 hourly rate and non-exempt status.

The candidate will develop curricula, facilitate activities across sports, arts, STEM, and leadership, and support youth growth and safety. Strong bilingual and teamwork skills are preferred.

Formación

• A minimum of three years of experience in a youth services program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, clerical and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans related to afterschool activities including sports, arts, STEM or leadership.
• Assist with dismissal and escort students to safe locations.
• Create a workshop environment conducive to learning and mastery.
• Lead project-based activities and prepare participants for quarterly showcases.
• Produce mandated program reports based on participants’ achievements.
• Communicate with parents/guardians weekly and log calls.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, students and families.
• Participate in events, meetings and program activities; perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong verbal skills

Strong written skills

Organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

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Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

Part Time New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1610

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Activity Specialist

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Activity Specialist

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners.

To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Activity Specialist

Department: Youth Development & Opportunity

Reports to: Program Director

Hours: Part-time; 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-site; M096

Positions Reporting to this Role: None

PositionSummary:

The afterschool program seeks to provide all participants with a range of opportunities for learning, guidance, mentorship, and creative self-expression for improving self-confidence and self-efficacy, cultivating interests and broadening worldviews, challenging themselves, helping others, and becoming engaged in their schools and community. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for curriculum development, activity facilitation, and classroom management in organized sports, performing arts (theater, dance, spoken word, etc.), STEM, photography/media/graphic design, visual/creative arts, or leadership. We also seek to provide our participants with many of the services to which they would otherwise not have access: computer classes, specialized high school prep, arts enrichment, tutoring, consistent physical education and recreation, and one-on-one mentorship and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans related to organized sports, performing arts (theater, dance, spoken word, etc.) STEM, photography/media/graphic design, visual/creative arts, or leadership afterschool participants.
• Assist with dismissal and escort students outside of the building and across the street to a safe location.
• Create a workshop environment conducive to learning and mastery.
• Lead project-based activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations, showcases, and performances.
• Produce mandated program reports based on participants’ achievements as requested.
• Contact parents/guardians weekly with positive inspirations, and log all calls in Google drive.
• Work cooperatively with all staff, community-based organizations, students, and parents.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, USA program committee, monthly Youth Services Department meetings, and all school trips/afterschool events.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor and Program Director.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience working in a youth services program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to tutor any elementary or middle school participant in at least one subject area. Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• The ability to perform at a high level.
• Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting. Innovation and patience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting.

CO RE CO MPETENC IE S

• LeadingOthers: Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspires,influences,andenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocuments performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteam accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’sDiversity,Equity &InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.