Description of Service Opportunity:
"RECESS!" Is planning for the four-week summer program targeting and for young people who will be entering grades 6, 7, or 8 in September of 2022. The program will operate from May 1- June 30, 2022, and will be located at Hoyt Field in Cambridge, MA.
Role:
The primary purpose of the "RECESS!" Summer Upper School Director is to help co-design and implement a dedicated space for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to come together to explore, learn, and have fun in a safe, informal outdoor learning environment. Also, to provide structure for access to a variety of summer enrichment & non competitive activities. To do this, the Director will partner with various City Departments, the Mayor's Office, Cambridge Public Schools, Agenda for Children OST's Middle School Network as well as a wide range of youth programs, providers, camps and other vendors. In addition, the Director will supervise and work directly with a site-based team of RECESS staff: [Community Engagement/Programming Manager(s) and Youth Engagement Specialist(s)]. This position reports to the Deputy Superintendent.
Lead program coordination planning & launch site-based team in July Conduct team
meetings; observe team members and provide feedback
Serve as liaison between the Mayor's Office, City, School Department, Middle School
Network, and Youth Organizations
Recruit partners and programming for RECESS and nurture mutually beneficial relationships
Manage partnerships with regular vendors/visitors and visiting programs
Oversee the daily on-site operations
Facilitate behavior & conflict management amongst participants
Manage & supervise MSYEP teens placed at the Recess Pilot
Supervise lunch distribution
Manage logistics of infrastructure setup and plan for securing of materials
Ensure compliance with city/state/federal COVID safety protocols
Administrative Tasks including:
Maintain any required City of Cambridge Parks & Recreation records
Maintain participant attendance records
Maintain on-site team compensation records
Your Skill Set:
Understands the developmental needs of pre-teens entering grades 6, 7, and 8; Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner; motivated; detailed-oriented; team player; creative; flexible; willing to take on additional responsibilities when needed; familiarity with Cambridge youth services and community-based providers preferred.

Minimum Requirement/Job Qualifications:
Available to work dates of the program
Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth in a school, Out-of-School Time, or
summer camp setting
Be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Commitment to equity in youth development
Strong communication and leadership skills
Restorative Justice Practices experience
Reliable and punctual
Be First Aid and CPR trained prior to start of program
Must successfully complete CORI process

*Period of Contract: April 15, 2022 through August1 9, 2022 (start at 6 hours/week for first 12 weeks)

Contract Dates:
May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022

Contract Amount:
$41.00 per hour, not to exceed $4,100.00