What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Specialist position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Art Specialist is responsible for guaranteeing that Boys & Girls Club members are provided a variety of art education. It’s the Art Specialist’s responsibility to prepare lesson plans, activities, and to create a positive, fun, and safe environment.
The candidates for this position should be a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced art professional with impressive leadership ability that enjoys working with youth from ages 6 through 18. This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, instruction, and time management.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities and Functions):
Prepare Youth for Success
- Work with youth of all ability levels and help develop team relationships
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to all members.
- Provide members with instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback on their progress.
Establish a program setting that insures the health and safety of members
- Educate members on how to understand and follow the standards and positive interaction in the club.
- Keep all art areas neat and clean.
- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all art equipment and identifies equipment needs.
- Maintain inventory of art equipment and supplies
- Seek help and assistance with children from other professional staff as needed
Program Development and Implementation
- Effectively implement and administer art programs, services, and activities for members.
- Provide lesson plans for multiple art mediums.
- Must be creative and resourceful.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members.
- Participate in Youth Development Training.
- Lifting in excess of 45lbs will be required at times.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- A minimum of one year work experience in a similar capacity
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience working with youth
- Experience with leading large group activities.
- Experience with teaching art to youth
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Must be responsible and reliable
The Art Specialist will rotate between multiple after school program sites. Hours range from 2:00pm-6:30pm. 20-25 hours weekly.
This job involves standing for long periods as well as squatting, and lifting, twisting, and running. Lifting in excess of 45lbs will be required at times.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status or non-job related characteristic.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
