Job Description
Job DescriptionCover letter and resume are required.
Creative Arts Specialist
About UsThe Boys & Girls Club/Geneva Community Center (BGC/GCC) in Geneva is an organization committed to providing safe, educational, & engaging opportunities for local youth & families. The children who attend (“members”) are provided with food, homework assistance, learning activities, & recreational time. The Performing Arts Specialist will enhance the music & dance programming offered especially during our School Age Child Care (SACC) program, which takes place after-school and during school breaks, with the potential of coordinating or leading additional activities for toddlers, seniors, and other members of the community.
Proposed Job Description/Duties & Responsibilities
- Prioritize the health & safety of all youths, adhering to NY State Childcare Regulations, site Health & Safety Plans, & BGC Employee Handbook
- Plan, organize, prepare, & lead educational activities for youths
- Provide adequate, engaged supervision for the youths in your area or group
- Transport youths to & from program in BGC vehicles, as assigned
- Ability to work in a face-paced environment
- Safeguard confidentiality of members
- Clean area after use
- Inventory supplies, alerting supervisor if any materials are needed
- Take accurate attendance during daily programs
- Conduct daily safety checks, health checks, & periodic drills, as required
- At all times maintain a professional appearance demeanor reflective of the high level of quality, standards, & expectations promoted by BGC
- Participate in weekly site meetings & 1-on-1 meetings with supervisor
- Alert supervisor to any safety concerns or other issues that may impact the health & well-being of youths in the program
Art-Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare activities, & provide developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques, styles & mediums, help members skills in drawing, coloring, painting, & 3D techniques
- Supervise activities to ensure that learners interact in a supportive & respectful manner
- Encourage creativity & self-expression among members
- Be attentive & responsive to themes in members' art that might indicate distress in their personal lives or behaviors that suggest an issue
- Prep the classroom by gathering & setting up materials, create samples & models as needed
- Instruct members on the use of media & tools such as scissors, compasses, rulers, pencils, markers, pastels as well as acrylic, watercolor paint, fiber arts, collage, beading, origami, clay, & more
- Organize display members' work - in the art room & around the club, as well as in various locations around the community
- Encourage youths to assist with cleaning when possible, & thoroughly clean the program space after each lesson & at the end of the night
- Teach problem-solving, collaboration, & time management
- Evaluate member art & save pieces for art shows
- Mat artwork, create gallery cards, & hang art shows (at the Dove Block Gallery, BGC Family Fun Nights, & local events)
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma and/or at least 1 year of experience working with youths – time spent working with youths in an artistic capacity preferred
- Communication & organization skills
- Flexibility, willingness to step up & step in to help, as needed (may be asked to substitute in different areas other than the one to which you’re primarily assigned)
- Dedication to acting with maturity, professionalism, & respect to coworkers, youths & families; ability to work with youths & adults from various backgrounds (including, but not limited to: age, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, ability…)
- Commitment to being a positive role model for youths, encouraging inclusion, teamwork, good sportsmanship, growth mindset, & kindness/respect
- Driver’s license, ability to drive BGC-owned vehicles, willingness to assist with transportation (preferred)
Work EnvironmentThis is a part-time, in-person position, serving at one or both of our two Geneva sites. The employee in this position will report to the Site Supervisor at their location, & will be expected to demonstrate a high level of maturity, professionalism, patience, & respect. The anticipated pay rate is $19.50/hour, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday. During the school year, hours will be 2 or 2:30pm to 6:30pm, plus additional mandatory trainings (announced in advance). In the summer, Creative Arts Specialists will likely work 11:30am to 6pm, Monday through Thursday, plus 8 or 9am to 6pm on Fridays, unless directed otherwise. Note: Since there are often art shows and other creative opportunities outside of traditional program hours, there may be additional hours available some evenings/weekends.