Minimum Qualifications
Activity Specialist (Salary: $20.80 per hour)
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - High School diploma/ GED , and no experience required.
OR
Activity Leader (Salary: $21.55 per hour)
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - High School diploma/ GED and six (6) months related experience.
Certifications: (applies to both Specialist and Leader positions)
- If selected as a finalist, candidates must obtain or possess a valid CPR / AED and First Aid certifications within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin
Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click
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The purpose of the temporary
Cultural Arts Activity Specialist/Leaderis to provide a wide variety of recreational, educational programs for youths, and working with diverse populations and communities, interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds in an After School or Summer Camp program setting. Staff should demonstrate strong leadership, exhibit creative thinking, exercise good judgment, and have excellent communication skills.
Worksites: - Dougherty Arts Center:
1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 - Carver Museum & Cultural Center:
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702 - Various Museums and Recreation Centers
Please note your location preference in the supplemental section of your application. Location requests will be honored on an availability basis and the hiring manager will make the final decision on work site location.
Application Instructions/Job Requirements: - Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
- Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
- Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
- Physical Requirements: Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to work with participants adapting to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, hiking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, swimming, stretching and reaching in rugged terrain. Tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Ability to work outside in all types of weather and/or inclement conditions, and in confined spaces.
Other Information: - Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
- Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Pay Range
$20.80 - $21.55 per hour.
Hours
Work Location/Schedule: - Variable work schedule, 20 - 40 hours per week.
- May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
- Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
- May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.
Job Close Date 06/15/2024 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Various Museums and Cultural, Arts & Recreation Centers Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Programming Knowledge: - Visual Arts (Fine Arts, 2D, 3D) Programming.
- Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theater) Programming.
- Cultural Arts (Mexican, Mexican-American, Latino, Asian, Asian-American, African, African-American) Programming.
- Museum Studies, Anthropology Programming.
- Urban Arts, Eco Arts & Installation Arts Programming.
- Digital Arts (Animation, Illustration, Film) Programming.
Preferred Skills:- Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish.
Other: - Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Develops and conducts educational and interactive youth programs that meet department objectives and highlight department services. Organizes and implements outreach programs and projects. Assists youth and families in finding and accessing department services and resources. Evaluates and recommends public access resources and materials for purchase. Acts as City representative before public groups of children, teens, and adults. Compiles data/information/statistics for reports, cost estimates, etc. Orders and issues program, craft, and office supplies. Attends meetings and seminars to stay current in job practices. Develops and conducts training in program design and delivery, for department staff and for the public. Researches relevant information. Manages files and records. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of books and information resources for youth.
- Skill in planning and presenting effective programs for youth that fulfill departmental objectives.
- Skill in designing and constructing effective, educational exhibits for youth that promote department resources and services.
- Skill in public speaking.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in presenting and connecting youth and families with departmental resources.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in time management, organization, and staff/volunteer coordination.
- Skill in working as part of a team, as leader or member.
- Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Activity Specialist position are graduation with a high school diploma or GED. Do you meet the requirements for this position?
* The minimum qualifications for the Activity Leader position are graduation with a high school diploma or GED plus six (6) months experience. Do you meet the requirements for this position?
* Are you interested in the Activity Specialist position, the Activity Leader position or are you interested in either opportunity?
- Activity Specialist
- Activity Leader
- Open to either opportunity
* The position requires CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Will you be able to obtain these certifications within 30 days of hire?
* This position will work with age groups ranging from 3 to 18 years of age, and youth with special needs. List all of the age groups with which you have experience leading programming. Experience must be documented within the appropriate work experience at each job that is applicable within your application work history.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience teaching and leading youth performing, digital and visual arts and cultural programs. Experience must be documented within the appropriate work experience at each job that is applicable within your application work history.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* Please note your location preferences below. If no preference, list 'no preference'. Location requests will be honored on an availability basis and the hiring manager will make the final decision on work site location.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
- Yes. I acknowledge and understand the statement above.
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Optional & Required Documents
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