Specialist, Compass Activity

Title of Position: Activity Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Reports to: SONYC Site Supervisor

Positions reporting to this position: None

Purpose of the Position: The Activity Specialist develops and implements educational/recreational activities that are designed to stimulate the interest of homeless middle school youth residing at Junius and Liberty Family Residences. Under the guidance of the School's Out New York City (SONYC) afterschool program and the SONYC Site Supervisor the Activity Specialist is responsible for recruiting youth to participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) afterschool program.

Responsibilities:

• Implement STEM afterschool program and coordinate cultural, recreational, and leadership development activities for youth.
• Work with other program staff to recruit middle school youth in Junius and Liberty Family Residences to attend the afterschool program.

• Collaborate with the SONYC sub-contractors and the NYC Department of Education to develop program activities to support students' educational development in STEM disciplines.
• Provide homework assistance after school in areas of math and science.

• Organize and lead health/wellness and youth empowerment workshops.
• Collaborate with the SONYC sub-contractors in developing and organizing field trips and events and to bolster students' interest in positive community activities.

• Engage Win families in special events in order to foster positive communication and interaction between youth and family members.
• Create activities that encourage parents' ongoing communication with each child's school and academic progress.

• Coordinate workshops and activities with the Volunteer Services Department and volunteers.
• Track student participation in program activities and prepare reports required by funders and Win.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ensure that recreation rooms and other program spaces are maintained, clean, and organized.
• Participate in case conferences, staff trainings, and Win SONYC meetings on and off site as needed.
• Provide continuous feedback to Junius and Liberty Social Service staff to ensure the STEM program meets the needs of youth.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and days that NYC schools are closed.

• Must be able to escort youth on field trips.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in an eight (8) story building.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Win's mission, vision, and values.
• BA or BS degree in education, math or science required.
• Three (3) years of experience providing educational/recreational activities to middle school youth.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Set an example by following Win policies and procedures. Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic.
• Facilitating Change: Deliver high quality results consistently.
• Managing Performance: Interact respectfully with funders and co-workers.
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Work with the Vice President of Finance to develop and meet challenging but achievable goals. Understand consequences.
• Communicating and Collaborating: Value the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion. Keep the supervisor informed about progress and problems; avoid surprises.

Win is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.