Recreation Specialist

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Program:
Hamilton Hotel | 30 Hamilton Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

As a Recreation Specialist, you will work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and with school-age children living in one of our temporary family shelters, and lead them in developmentally appropriate activities. You’ll also participate in community outreach to obtain in-kind donations, service linkages, and other resources for the children in our program.

• STEM projects.
• Arts and Crafts.
• Homework help and education support.
• Development of life skills.

• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

• Are creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Have a valid US driver’s license.
• Have an Associate’s degree.

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non‑profit homeless services providers and low‑income housing developers serving at‑risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.