What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Support Services Associate (Spring 2025) position at The Fresh Air Fund?
SPRING SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life- changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City's underserved communities. Young people also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fresh Air Fund is recruiting Support Services Associates to work on the Community Outreach, Partnerships & Support Services team under the supervision of the Support Services Manager. They will assist with all aspects of the application process for families registering youth who may have additional needs. Candidates will work with Seasonal Support Services Coordinators to support program staff and New York City families. This is a hybrid role that will require remote and in-person attendance. It may require evening and weekend hours.
RESPONSIBILITES
Support Services Associates will help with all aspects of the application process including communicating with and assisting NYC parents to complete youth applications.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Assist with application review and completion
- Review applications for youth who may have additional needs
- Communicate with parents / guardians and outreach partners regarding the application process
- Assist parents / guardians to complete applications by contacting service providers
- Assist the Support Services Manager with scheduling / Interview prospective youth for the summer programs
- Assist with conducting virtual / in-person information and orientation sessions regarding summer programs
- Assist with Support Services cases
- Work collaboratively with the Community Outreach Department on a variety of tasks
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Period : February 15, 2025 through May 15, 2025 - possible extension into Summer 2025
Hours per Week : 20-28 hours per week
Working Hours : Staff will be assigned work hours that fall between 9am-7pm
Compensation : $17-$18 / hour
Benefits : None
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
To apply, please submit a Spring 2025 Support Services Associate application. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please.
The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
Employment Period : February 15, 2025 through May 15, 2025 - possible extension into Summer 2025
Hours per Week : 20-28 hours per week
Working Hours : Staff will be assigned work hours that fall between 9am-7pm
Compensation : $17-$18 / hour
Benefits : None
Salary : $17 - $18
