Program Specialist, After School Programming (P/T, M-F 2:30-6pm) (F/T Summer HRS)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps is seeking a Program Specialist to run and supervise the middle school program, including homework help, meals, sports, and arts.

The role involves administrative chores, supporting the Program Director, and stepping into leadership in their absence. Hours during the school year are 2-6pm, with full-day summer camps and travel for field trips. In-person position with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and time-management abilities.
• Leadership experience preferred for coordinating youth activities.

Responsibilities

• Run daily middle school activities including homework help, meals and snacks, sports, music and arts, crafts, and field trips.
• Provide supervision and support during day-to-day operations and events.
• Assist with administrative duties such as record keeping, enrollment paperwork, and program reporting.
• Support Program Director and assume leadership in their absence when needed.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and program planning sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army is a faith-based organization and the largest non-profit provider of social services in the United States. The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps provides church services, food pantry, day care, and after school programming.

Under the direct supervision of the Middle School Program Director and the Corps Officers, the Program Specialist will run daily activities in the middle school-aged programming including but not limited to homework help, serving meals and snacks, sports, music and arts, arts and crafts, creative arts, off-site field trips, and general day to day supervision of the children.

In addition, the Program Specialist will perform administrative duties, including but not limited to record keeping, statistics, enrollment paperwork, food service documentation, grant funding paperwork, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The Program Specialist will be required to provide support to the Program Director. The Program Specialist should be experienced and qualified to assume greater leadership responsibility, in absence of the Program Director, when necessary.

During the school year, September-June, the position will be Monday through Friday from 2-6pm. For the seven weeks of summer break, the position will transition to a full day to accommodate summer day camp, for a total of 35 hours per week.

This position is in-person with required regional travel for field trips with children.

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including the classroom, dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, daily assembly.
• Promote observance of the moral and ethical code affecting children and staff.
• Completing Orientation Sessions and attending all parent meetings.
• Attend and contribute to Program Leadership Meetings.
• Help plan and conduct General Staff Meetings.
• Sharing with the Program Director and/or Corps Officers all matters of mutual concern relating to the total welfare of the Middle School Program.
• Complete a Debrief at the end of the school year & summer camp session to include areas of concern for the following program year.
• Assist with Corps programming as directed by Program Director and Corps Officers.
• Assist and support other activities as needed or instructed by the Corps Officers, such Seasonal Programs (Back- to-school supply drive, toy drive, coat drive, etc.) as required.
• Assists Program Director in advancing the mission of The Salvation Army by identifying children and families in need of additional services and connecting them to the Corps Officers.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred.
• At least 3 Years of Experience in Youth or Camp Programming and the ability to teach and enthuse others preferred.
• Willingness and comfortability leading students and families in devotions from the Bible preferred, but not required.
• High energy, enthusiasm and a love of working with children.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills are required.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, displaying good judgement and ability to complete work independently.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to program participants and/or staff.
• Comfort working with children with behavioral challenges, and learning differences, etc
• Leadership experience with peers and experience in leadership of organized/specialized programming
• Current CPR & First Aid Certifications, or willingness to become certified.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations requiring first aid.
• Available to work part-time hours on School Days and full-time hours on Non-School Days (School Holidays & Summer)
• Driver’s license preferable