Activity Specialist Art at Grand Street Settlement

Compensation

$25 – $30/hr

Location: New York, New York
Type: Part-time
Posted: Nov 19, 2025

Description

Grand Street Settlement's Youth Services Department is looking for an enthusiastic and personable Arts Specialist to promote growth, leadership, and positive self-image in middle and high school-aged youth during afterschool hours. The specialist will facilitate planned activities, supervise participants, maintain classroom spaces, partner with local organizations, and communicate with supervisors and parents.

Required Skills

Art Instruction
Youth Development
Group Facilitation
Curriculum Instruction
Leadership Education

Additional Information

Minimum Education: BA strongly preferred
Required Previous Experiences: Three (3) or more years’ experience working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
Three (3) or more years’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating group based activities (to youth preferred).
Must have experience working with youth in elementary school.
Must have experience working with middle school and HS aged youth.
Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
Candidates are knowledgeable in various aspects of their expertise, curriculum instruction and general leadership education of youth.

About Grand Street Settlement

Grand Street Settlement

programs and servicesNew York, NY201-500

It provides early childhood, youth, and older adult programs, along with benefits assistance and casework, and serves over 18,500 New Yorkers throughout the city. Grand Street also works alongside government partners on advocacy and collaborates with community based organizations, funders, and legislators to provide programs and services.