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Kite's Nest
Afterschool Assistant
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What they do
A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$61,826 / year median in New York
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Fall 2026•
Afterschool Program Assistant, Job Description:
Position:
AfterSchool Program Assistant Programs:
Roots + Rebels, Arts Afterschool (Formerly Arts Under the Sun)Location:
Kite's Nest, 58 N. Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534, & some field tripsPosition Duration:
Fall 2026 (September 9th- November 24th)
Compensation:
$18.00 / hour Hours /Schedule:
- Tuesdays, 3:00-6:30pm
- Arts Afterschool
- Wednesdays, 3:00-6:30pm
Roots & Rebels Garden Club Applications Due:
Applications received by September 1st will be prioritized. Interviews will be on a rolling basis. The Afterschool Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting one or both of our Afterschool Programs held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm. This is a position for someone who wants to provide transformative learning experiences where youth engage in creative expression and critical inquiry within a safe, supportive, and loving context and serve a range of local youth (ages 7-12). While our programs range in theme, all of our after school classes prioritize healthy relationships, social emotional development, healing-centered engagement, collective culture-building, and joy. Programs run for a 9-week session in the Fall, and a 10-week session in the Spring. The Afterschool Program Assistant will support these classes in the following ways:- Support Afterschool educators with break down/clean up after the program ends.
- Understand the Kite's Nest garbage system (trash, recycle, compost) in order to support youth keeping the space clean.
- Greet youth participants as they arrive each day
- Lead games and rituals (songs and chants) during designated program times
- Support Program Team with serving meals or snack
- Support supervision of youth participants during unstructured play time
- Support Educators with classroom management by being present and engaging during workshops and activities
- Distribute supplies/materials as needed during and/or before workshops and activities
- Offer ideas, input, and feedback of program activities and systems at designated times.
Other Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Clock in and out daily and report hours to Co-Executive Director of Liberatory Education
- Communicate with program team about any anticipated absences and lateness
Key Skills:
- Humor! Playfulness! Joy!
- Good Communication skills
- Confidence with leading games and activities
- Interest in mentoring younger youth in Hudson
- Active Listening
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a teen with working papers who lives in Hudson, NY, has interest in education and an excitement for mentoring younger youth.HOW TO APPLY
Please visit kitesnest.org/join-our-team for a link to apply. If you have any questions, contact us at hello@kitesnest.org.APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications received by September 4, 2026 will be prioritized. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.Pay:
$18.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 8.0 per weekWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance