Activity Specialist - Goddard Riverside

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) a...

Provide Direct Service to RISE Teen Center Youth Members 

Create projects with groups of high school youth in evening activity programs 

Facilitate interactive workshops designed in specialized activities such as science, technology, engineering, dance, visual arts, coding, performing arts and other specialized fields.  

Work with staff to enroll, engage and retain teen participants 

Maintain a safe learning environment  

Serve as a positive and engaging role model for participants. 

Maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism at all times 

Enforce program rules, promote reflection and consequences for infractions  

Maintain attendance records for all facilitated activities  

Participate in program planning and assessment 

Assist with data entry. 

Attend supervision meetings 

Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: 

Associates Degree required  

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population required. 

Must clear SEL, SCR and Department of Education PETS clearances 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

Strong leadership development with knowledge of specific specialty, dance, art, technology, etc. 

Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

 

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:  

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs specifically word, excel, access and outlook 

 

Physical Requirements: 

Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants 

 

Work Environment 

Indoor/Outdoor /community center setting 

 

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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.