Position Overview:
Lead the implementation of a variety of social, educational, and recreational programs for youth and adults. The Specialist will promote participation, lead activities in an area of specialty (STEM, dance, art, technology, etc.). The Specialist must have familiarity working with youth and young adults between 5-21 years of age. Hours are duing after school hours and school vacations.
Position Qualifications:
HSD/GED required. One year of college required. One year, minmum, experience interning/volunteering/working with youth in an educational or recreational setting, required. Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program preferred. Experience with arts/crafts, sports, etc., strongly preferred.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of college
- Minimum one year experience interning/volunteering/working with youth in educational or recreational settings
- Familiarity working with youth and young adults ages 5-21
- Ability to lead activities in a specialty area (STEM, dance, art, technology, sports)
- Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program
- Experience with arts/crafts, sports, etc.
What We Do
The Children's Village is a nonprofit charitable organization that specializes in working with at-risk youth in New York. The Children's Village serves children, teens and families through a variety of innovative residential and community-based programs.
