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Duties
- Plan, organize and implement childrens crafts, activities and games for Motif Multicultural Festival (July 10, 11, 12).
- Supervise children ensuring their safety
- Lead two Childrens Area workers, providing direction in planning, implementation and take down/organization of area and associated materials.
- Problem solving during the festival
-Create a follow-up report of strengths and next steps to guide planning of Childrens Area for next year.
- Some heavy lifting for organization and clean up
Skills
- Highly organized
- Quick thinking for problem solving
- Creativity
- Effective communication
- Ability to provide direction and encouragement
- Ability to follow direction from festival coordinator
Experience
- Experience working as a team. Previous leadership experience considered an asset.
- Experience working with children
- Experience with arts and crafts materials
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Specific Skills
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups