MY Denver Art Specialist - Denver Parks and Recreation
Full Time
Denver, CO
Posted
Job description
About Our Job
This is an on-call position which will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Although we are flexible, these positions will last throughout the year and will typically work 20 – 25 hours per week. Core hours for programming typically occur Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 7:00pm during the school year and 11:30am – 4:30pm during the summer.
The City and County of Denver’s
Department of Parks and Recreation
is seeking MY Denver Art Specialists to instruct, plan, and implement organized art programs, classes, and activities for youth throughout the MY Denver network. These positions provide an opportunity for you to use your creativity to make a positive impact on the lives of the Denver’s youth community through fun and engaging programming!
The
MY Denver Card
provides free access to 30 of Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5-18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop-in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out-of-school time. Out-of-school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Activities offered in the recreation center fall into the broader categories of: Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture, Social Recreation; and Community Engagement.
As a MY Denver Art Specialist, you will:
-
Use creativity to design and plan structured art programming that is engaging for youth (8 – 18 years)
-
Setup and clean up before and after classes
-
Develop rapport with youth participants, parents/guardians, and recreation center staff
-
Shop for needed supplies and materials within a budget
-
Travel between recreation centers in a timely manner with needed equipment in order to implement programming, if applicable
-
Manage administrative time wisely to respond to emails
-
Attend outreach events and recruitment within the community, supported by the MY Denver Team, as needed
-
Attend meetings up to two times monthly
About You
We are looking for artists/art specialists who are enthusiastic about sharing and teaching their knowledge of art to youth. Our ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to do work that positively impacts Denver's
youth and allows them to use their creativity to engage youth who are interested in art. Additionally, our ideal candidate will possess:
-
Experience with art instruction
-
Experience working with a wide range of art mediums
-
Previous experience working with youth (within ages 8-18)
-
Ability to work independently with little direction
-
Experience buying and organizing needed supplies and materials within a budget
-
Innovative thinking that will engage participants
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
-
Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
-
Experience: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
-
Licensures/Certification(s): Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
-
Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
To be considered for this position, you must include a resume. Upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2583 Recreation Instructor
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
here
.
Position Type
Oncall
Position Salary Range
$17.29 - $25.94
Starting Pay
$18.83/hour
Agency
Parks and Recreation
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
For information about right to work, click
here
for English or
here
for Spanish.
caravetterealestate.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caravetterealestate.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, caravetterealestate.com is the ideal place to find your next job.