Project Activities Assistant and Support

Openings as of 6/12/2026

Job

Position Type:
Community Education / Project Explore Activities Assistant

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Location:

District Office East

Closing Date:
Accepting Applications

Effective Dates of Employment:
Until filled

Application Procedures:
Apply online trict
196.org

• Demonstrated experience working with people who have disabilities
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong teamwork skills
• Ability to provide direction, guidance, and support to staff and volunteers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexible, dependable, and comfortable supporting large group activities

• Maintain effective, ongoing communication with the Project Explore Coordinator to share updates, needs, and support considerations for classes and activities.
• Prepare, organize, and obtain supplies for classes and activities as needed.
• Lead or co-facilitate large group activities and events as scheduled (e.g., dances, banquets, bingo).
• Provide on-site direction, guidance, and support to volunteers and event support.
• Engage positively with participants, caregivers, and volunteers.
• Complete event wrap-up, including summary notes, feedback, and supply organization.
• Help maintain Project Explore storage areas to ensure supplies are organized and inventory is accurate.
• Represent Project Explore with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive presence in the community.

• Demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexible, dependable, and comfortable supporting large group activities

• Maintain effective communication with the Project Explore Coordinator to share updates, needs, and support considerations for classes and activities.
• Assist with preparing and organizing supplies for classes and activities.
• Support lead staff during large group events as scheduled (e.g., dances, banquets, bingo).
• Work collaboratively with lead staff, support staff, and volunteers during activities.
• Engage positively with participants, caregivers, and volunteers during programs.
• Assist with event wrap-up, including summary notes, feedback, and supply organization.
• Help maintain Project Explore storage areas to ensure supplies are organized and inventory is accurate.
• Represent Project Explore with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive presence in the community.

Compensation:
Project Explore Activities Support $11.41–$17.00/hr (depending on qualifications)

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information.

District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

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