Summer Community Center Program Specialist

Position Details:

1. Increase Community Engagement through Programming
   1. Operate the Lending Library and Computer Lab 3 days each week
   2. Research programming ideas from similar Community Center facilities
   3. Implement at least 1 new program
   4. Work with Roosevelt Community Partnership (RCP) to develop Minnie Fridge policies on cleaning, food collection and food distribution
2. Asset Inventory
   1. Develop a comprehensive list of all equipment and supplies at Roosevelt
   2. Update Roosevelt MSDS book to include city and renters’ products
3. Beautification project of hallways and bathrooms
   1. Contact local High to seek interest in creating public murals
   2. Work with selected school to design murals for hallway and former restroom windows
   3. Collect required materials and supplies for mural painting

Member Service Activities:

• Lead theme related camp activities for large group activity time
  • Administer at least 3 theme-based camp games each week.
  • Communicate the assistance required for Camp staff during game times
  • Request, collect and maintain the supplies required for any game developed for camp.
• Develop a camp resource guide containing activities for school aged programs
  • Develop a labeling system for resource to include items such as: to appropriate age, group size, space requirements, supply needs
  • Coordinate instruction and supplies for small group activity time
• Incorporate 1 new gross motor program into camp schedules
  • Audit camp schedules
  • Research gross motor activities for school age children

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or training in the field of education, museum studies, recreation, human service, child development, psychology, social work or related field
• Experience working with children and youth in a school educational setting
• An understanding of best practices in child development, behavior management, developmentally appropriate activities, child safety, etc.