Activity Specialist - Gen Q

Job Details

Job Location: Generation Q - Forest Hills, NY 11375

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Activity Specialist - Gen Q

Status: Part-Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Schedule: Monday -Thursday, 2 PM to 7 PM

Make an Impact. Build Community. Create Belonging.

Are you passionate about working with young people and creating spaces where LGBTQ+ youth can feel seen, supported, and empowered?

What You'll Do

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities that provide a balanced combination of instruction, demonstration, practice, and hands-on implementation.
• Create and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum aligned with program goals.
• Support participants with homework and provide tools and encouragement to help them succeed academically.
• Collaborate with after-school staff on program themes, special projects, activities, and events.
• Assist with organizing and implementing special events, projects, and community activities.
• Represent LGBTQ+ Youth Services and Gen Q at community outreach and engagement events.
• Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director and Director regarding schedule or classroom modifications, behavioral concerns, and environmental issues.
• Follow and reinforce program expectations, policies, and protocols to maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate appropriate, respectful communication with participants, families, teachers, staff, and community partners.
• Create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere that encourages learning, creativity, self-expression, and belonging.
• Secure classrooms and program spaces at the end of each program day.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and complete required professional development.
• Take direction and supervision from the Educational Specialist, Director, and Assistant Directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Community Engagement

The Gen Q Activity Specialist will play an important role in representing LGBTQ+ Youth Services and Gen Q within the broader community. The position includes occasional weekend hours for outreach and engagement events.

Weekend hours will be included within the 24-hour weekly schedule, with mutually agreed-upon schedule modifications made as needed from week to week.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Services, LGBTQ+ Studies, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults in an after-school, youth development, educational, or community-based setting.
• Experience planning and facilitating activities, workshops, or youth programming.
• Strong understanding of positive youth development and age-appropriate engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming, and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, families, school personnel, colleagues, and community partners.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and adaptable approach to working with young people.
• Ability to manage groups of youth while maintaining a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction from supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to respond appropriately to behavioral, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Availability to participate in occasional weekend community outreach events.
• Commitment to QCH's mission and to supporting youth from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Why Join Queens Community House?

At QCH, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working alongside a team committed to building stronger, more inclusive communities.

If you are creative, youth-focused, community-minded, and ready to help young people learn, grow, and feel a true sense of belonging, we want to hear from you.

Queens Community House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.