Program Aid/Specialist - Saluda River Academy of the Arts

BE Great; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

BE Great in the United States is seeking a part-time Program Specialist/Aid to plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities. The role focuses on safety, quality of programs, and club appearance, with schedules Monday through Friday afternoons.

The candidate will report to work as needed at sites in their region and should bring strong communication, youth development knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Minimum education: high school diploma or college degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher, with 6 months to 2 years of program delivery experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with youth, staff, parents and community leaders.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values.
• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Maintain records of participants, schedules and attendance.
• Mandatory First Aid/CPR.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Youth development knowledge

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED or college degree

Job description

Classification Part time; Monday-Friday between the hours of 2-6:30pm; 3-4 hours a day; $12.50 an hour; August-May; summer hours vary

General Function

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times. Program Specialist/Aid Subs will only report to work when needed to sites in their selected region.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, local community leaders, schools and churches
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of youth development.
• BI-LINGUAL IN ENGLISH/SPANISH A PLUS
• Understand the Clubs' philosophy, vision and goals
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED or college degree. 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience. (Hourly rate depends on level of education/experience)

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values
• Implement Curriculum
• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas
• Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process
• Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance and program results
• Mandatory First Aid/CPR
• Other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions:

After school/Recreational settings that include being in/out doors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support organization's fundraising events and activities.