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About the Role

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking an Activity Specialist to plan, implement, and lead meaningful activities for youth. This role involves ensuring participant safety, promoting an inclusive environment, and adhering to program standards. The Activity Specialist will work under the supervision of the Program Director and contribute to the educational and personal growth of program participants.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and lead physical fitness/healthy living, hands-on learning, teambuilding, academic support, and/or STEAM and literacy enrichment activities.
Work with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to implement program activities aligned with DYCD required content areas and the activity schedule/workscope.
Embed social and emotional learning across activities.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of program participants by providing close supervision of all activities.
Supervise, participate in, and administer recreational and educational activities for participants.
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for all activities.
Adhere to all DYCD, DOHMH, CPC, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
Attend required training, meetings, and professional development sessions.
Complete professional development as required by CPC and funding/regulatory agencies.
Report to and fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

College Graduate or student working toward expert specialization preferred.
Experience in a specific activity area such as art, dance, nutrition, or organized sports is required.
Must possess solid grounding in one or more relevant content areas and relevant teaching skills.
Prior experience providing instruction to youth and/or leading youth activities is preferred.
Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training/certification within 6 months of hire is required.
Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting, SCR, and DOHMH and PETS Clearance system.

Skills

Social and emotional maturity
Behavioral management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Leadership abilities
Team building abilities
Conflict resolution abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish is a plus.

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Part Time
Day and occasional weekends and evenings

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary/Compensations

$23.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Benefits

Paid New York State sick time

About the Company

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact.
CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City.
CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic, and leadership potential.
ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths.
Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building.
Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.
School Violence Prevention Program: NYSED SVP program provides students with a safe, supportive environment focused on preventing violence and promoting positive decision-making.
Through mentoring, conflict-resolution workshops, social-emotional learning, leadership activities, academic support, and recreational enrichment, students develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
The program empowers youth to manage conflicts peacefully, build positive relationships, and contribute to a safe and supportive school community.
SONYC Middle School Program: Funded by the NYC Department of Education, the SONYC program provides middle school students with comprehensive after-school services that support academic, social-emotional, and personal growth.
Students participate in homework assistance, STEM and arts enrichment, sports and recreation, leadership development, and college and career exploration.
Through engaging activities and supportive relationships, SONYC helps students build confidence, strengthen skills, explore their interests, and feel empowered to succeed in school and their community.

Equal Opportunity

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.