Activity Specialist

6 days ago

New York, NY, United States The Child Center of NY Full time
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC's most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year

Work Schedule: Wednesday through Friday from 2pm to 6pm

In this role:

The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization.

Essential Functions:
  • Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
  • Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
  • Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
  • Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
  • Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • 2 years' experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization.
  • Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
  • Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
Preferred:
  • Bachelors Degree


The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V 1

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