Cultural Arts Specialist - Arthur Johnson

Company Description

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, our Club staff members wear many hats – they're teachers, coaches, mentors, community superheroes, and all-around awesome ambassadors of fun and learning! They're not just responsible for unlocking the doors to our Clubs; they're unlocking doors to new worlds and incredible possibilities for kids and communities all over Metro Denver.

Imagine joining a team that's all about inspiring and empowering every child to reach for the stars. We're a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals who believe in the potential of every young mind. We're curious explorers, compassionate leaders, and enthusiastic champions of the Club experience. And guess what? We absolutely love what we do!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We develop and nurture a community where everyone can reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, we continuously focus our efforts to ensure that our team members, Club members, and communities come together to cultivate a diverse landscape where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources.

At BGCMD, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives contribute to the success of our team. While we have outlined certain requirements for this role, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to considering all applications and finding the right individual who brings a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization.

The Cultural Arts Specialist (“Specialist”) is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to our theory of change. This position must plan, supervise and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs with a cultural arts focus.

Activities and programs should include, but are not limited to:

• Crafts, creative writing, fine and performing arts;
• Organization and participation in organizational-wide events and national arts competitions;
  Participation in field trips;

The Specialist helps members to make appropriate choices about their education, career, social, physical and emotional needs. The position also assesses the developmental needs, interests and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven club experience.

The Specialist must develop, implement, and facilitate all activities and programs employing youth development principals. Programs must encourage active youth leadership and decision-making.

The Specialist is expected to act as a team member , develop positive work relationships, and collaboratively program cross discipline with other staff members.

• Serving youth (at least one year of direct service). You have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.
• Basic classroom management and the ability to direct youth and provide them with clear steps and tools that support goals achievement.
• Creative lesson planning. You put the necessary time and work into lesson planning, but also think about the fun things you did as a kid and include those, as well!
• Thinking on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive.
• Creating positive and supportive relationships with youth. Being comfortable with a program that is less structured and more based on member's choice.
• A basic knowledge of the arts including but not limited to: fine arts, performing arts, applied arts

P referred Qualifications :

• You are a Spanish speaker. You have previous experience working with youth. Experience using wood working tools.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy (at least 21 years of age and valid license for at least 3 years with no major violations).

What we offer you:

• Targeted youth professional onboarding in your first 90 days. This includes programming from our partnership with the Denver After school Alliance and the SEAL Initiative.
• A two-day, new hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your…