Activity Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Surfside Grdns, 2923 West 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11224 - Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Part-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $18.28 - $18.28Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, The Adult Activity Specialist (Art-Focused) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading engaging art-based activities for adult participants. This role fosters creativity, self-expression, and social interaction through a variety of artistic mediums while creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Adult Activity specialists must be available to work Monday - Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

Plan and implement structured, theme-based art activities aligned with Cornerstone program goals (e.g., community voice, cultural expression, wellness)
Facilitate a variety of art forms, including painting, drawing, crafts, mixed media, and group art projects
Create inclusive, participant-centered activities that reflect the interests and cultures of the community
Encourage social interaction, collaboration, and self-expression among participants
Adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse populations, including older adults and individuals with varying abilities
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful program environment
Prepare and manage materials, ensuring proper use and storage of supplies
Track attendance, document participation, and contribute to program reports as required by DYCD
Support outreach efforts by promoting activities and encouraging consistent participation
Collaborate with other staff to support intergenerational and community-wide events
Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more disciplines or content areas
Provide direct supervision of youth activities
Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
Accompany Adults on cultural and recreational field trips
Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meeting

Qualifications:

High School diploma required

Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field preferred

Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Wellhub Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].  

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Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.