Afterschool Arts & Culture Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Afterschool Arts & Culture Program Assistant

Department: To The Moon

Reports to: To The Moon Program Coordinator 

Job Type: Part-Time, non-exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $17.05/hour

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families. 

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

Assist in the daily operations of the “To the Moon” afterschool art and culture focused program. Primary responsibilities include aiding in recruitment, enrollment, promotion and program instruction and maintaining documentation of data for the program.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value: 

• Dedication - Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care. 
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

• Assist in the design of work plan and curriculum for afterschool program 
• Assist the coordinator in promoting arts by encouraging participants to engage in projects that reflect respect, creation, self-expression, self-awareness, and youth leadership 
• Assist in the coordination of program scheduling and monthly calendar of program activities 
• Supervise program participants in the implementation of the program 
• Meeting To the Moon deliverables 
• Completing and submitting reports in an efficient and timely manner 
• Data entry in City Span and RFS tracking systems 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you:

• Health insurance 
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect:

1. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restriction that limits physical capability. 
2. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be occasions for work from multiple sites and traveling between sites will occur

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 2:00PM – 6:0PM or until all the students have been picked up.

Language:

• Spanish/English Bilingual preferred.
  

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Leadership and Role Modeling
• Strong Organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and energy
• Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to use creativity to design fun and educational activities.  
• Accountability
• Child Development Awareness

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role:

• Strong classroom management skills 
• Good communication skills; both written and oral 
• Minimum two years of experience working in similar programs 
• Ability to relate effectively with diverse populations 
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and auto insurance 
• CPR certified 
• Experience working with youth ages 6-12 years old 
• Experience in art/culture education 
• Experience in workshop development and small group implementation