Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York

Summary: Activity Specialist responsible for helping participants grow artistically.. Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry, jewelry making and paper mache.. Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams.. Days and hours are as follows: Monday-Friday 6pm to 10pm, & some Saturdays 12am to 5pm.. Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.

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Description Summary: Activity Specialist responsible for helping participants grow artistically. Responsibilities <ul><li> Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities. </li><li> Responsible for helping participants in their development in the Art and Craft. </li><li> Organizing Arts and Crafts exhibitions. </li><li> Engage participants in the arts to help develop skills that would help them express themselves.</li><li> Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry, jewelry making and paper mache.</li><li> Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams.</li><li> Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants.</li><li> Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.</li><li> Organize and create program performances costumes.</li><li> Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance related trips.</li><li> Maintain daily attendance for all courses.</li><li> Co-facilitate Parent Meetings</li><li> Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participant</li><li> Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur.</li><li> Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis.</li><li> Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events.</li><li> Assist other staff when needed.</li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Salary: $18 - $20/per hour. This is a part- time position with approximately 20 + hours per week. Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work This is a part-time position. Days and hours are as follows: Monday-Friday 6pm to 10pm, & some Saturdays 12am to 5pm. 6pm - 11pm Education <ul><li> High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.</li><li> Must be at least 18 years old.</li><li> 1 years experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative Arts</li><li> Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings</li><li> Experience with lesson plan development</li><li> Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.</li><li> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. </li></ul>Working Conditions And Physical Demands Required The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. <ul><li>Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.</li><li> Move for long periods, providing instruction.</li><li> Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.</li></ul>

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