Program Aid/Specialist- Woodfields Elementary: Greenwood, SC

BE Great; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

BE Great in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Part-time Program Specialist/Aid to plan, implement, supervise, and promote youth activities. Work Mon-Fri 2:00 pm–6:30 pm, 3–4 hours daily from August–May with summer hours varying.

Qualifications include ability to work with staff, youth, parents, and community leaders; strong communication; knowledge of youth development; English/Spanish bilingual a plus; education ranging from a high school diploma to college degree, plus 6 months–2 years of program

Qualifications

• Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, community leaders, schools and churches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Understand the Club's philosophy, vision and goals.
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth.

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.

Skills

Youth development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Community relations

Program planning

Relationship-building

Education

High School Diploma / GED

College degree

Program delivery experience

Job description

Classification: Part-time; Monday-Friday between the hours of 2-6:30 pm; 3-4 hours a day; $12.00-$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.