Evening Arts Program Specialist (Part-Time)

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services in New York seeks an Activity Specialist to help participants grow artistically, teaching and organizing arts programming in a supportive environment.

This part-time role involves evenings and some Saturdays, with a focus on cultivating creativity across arts disciplines and coordinating events, exhibitions, and field trips. Strong interpersonal skills and group-instruction experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; AA/BA degree a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 1 year experience in the field and knowledge in Creative Arts
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
• Experience with lesson plan development
• Move for long periods and travel for field trips

Responsibilities

• Develop, teach & maintain scheduled Activities
• Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry
• Organize art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams
• Recruit and retain participants
• Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events
• Organize program performances costumes
• Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance trips
• Maintain daily attendance for all courses
• Co-facilitate Parent Meetings
• Ensure cleanliness of all spaces used by the program
• Keep Program Director informed of changes
• Submit weekly reports to the Program Director
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and events
• Assist other staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED; AA/BA degree a plus

Job description

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services in New York seeks an Activity Specialist to help participants grow artistically, teaching and organizing arts programming in a supportive environment.

This part-time role involves evenings and some Saturdays, with a focus on cultivating creativity across arts disciplines and coordinating events, exhibitions, and field trips. Strong interpersonal skills and group-instruction experience are essential.