CAMBA Activity Specialist / Instructor 2024 -2025

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.  ​

CAMBA EYD Programs operate after-school and summer camp programs in New York City, serving almost 2,400 children in elementary and middle schools. Programs operate during the school year, in the summer, and on most school holidays. Depending on location, we offer environmental, conservation, arts, violence and drug prevention, and music therapy programs with public and private partners.

Position: Activity Specialist

Reports to: Assistant Site Director

Location: Brooklyn

• Research, develop and execute fun and engaging lesson plans (activities) in discipline area (dance, vocal, creative movement, yoga, sports, visual arts and/or other physical or arts activities)
• Provide group and/or individual assistance to "at-risk" children and/or youth in nonacademic activities

• Experience working with youth
• Three years of professional experience in specialization

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Doctor's note certifying good health
  • Proof of negative results from TB test
  • State Central Registry (SCR) clearance
  • Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance (DOH)
  • Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance (DOE)

Compensation: $28.02 - $52.80 hourly
Status: Part-time

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.