Organization Overview: Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) is a well-established Manhattan community-based organization that supports services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are one of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Goddard Riverside promotes dignity and self-reliance across generations. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Program Description: Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.
Position Summary: Program Aides work with Outreach Worker, Assistant Director, and Program Director to ensure the office is managed smoothly. Includes data entry, record-keeping, correspondence, escorting, monitoring and supporting Youth Groups.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, September 1, 2026 through June 18, 2027, Monday-Friday: 1:00pm to 9:00pm; School holidays: 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential DutiesRole, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
- Office Tasks (Manage attendance records, Program Registration; Data Entry, Typing, copying; Manage Program/Office Supplies; Maintaining Participant files; Document Collection)
- Maintenance Tasks (Light, Sweeping, mopping, dusting, general cleaning)
- Support all areas of the After School Program
- Escort participants to activities off site.
- Enforce program rules
- Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas
- Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development
- Attend staff training, weekly meetings and supervision meetings
- Demonstrate professionalism & leadership
- Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and AVP.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to work between the hours of 8am to 9pm, Monday-Friday; 9am to 5pm, Saturday; available for training sessions
- Must have ability to work collaboratively
- Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development
- Have energy, motivation and skills needed to work independently
- Comfortable engaging youth
- Experience or interest in Education/Social Work a plus
- Must be able to pass background checks including Fingerprint Screening.
- CPR/First Aid Certification a plus
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Familiarity with Social Services setting
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a team member
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus
Physical Requirements
- Frequent bending, kneeling
- Computer use
Work Environment
- Indoors/Outdoors
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and attend training sessions
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work independently
- Comfort engaging youth
- Ability to pass background checks, including fingerprint screening
- Familiarity with a social services setting
- Experience or interest in education or social work
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to perform frequent bending and kneeling and use a computer
What We Do
Goddard Riverside Community Center is a leading human service organization in New York City, serving approximately 30,000 New Yorkers annually with programs for children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults, focusing on meeting basic needs and fostering self-sufficiency.
