PLAY CHQ Activity Facilitator; Youth & Family Programs​/Seasonal

PLAY CHQ Activity Facilitator (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua’s Youth & Family department provides programs for youth that offer a diversity of activities and events designed to provide opportunities to learn and explore. From family-centered programs to pre‑school and day camp, from sports instruction to informal youth centers, from enrichment classes to entertainment, and from reading to experiences in the arts, these programs offer opportunities to explore the Chautauqua experience in a safe and supportive community.

Compensation: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, welcoming environment for all program participants and families.
• Facilitate a variety of activities (games, STEM, arts and crafts) delivered as pop‑up programs.
• Provide supervision and activity facilitation for Lunch Bunch, 12‑2 p.m., Monday‑Friday as scheduled.
• Support colleagues across departments on collaborative program facilitation.
• Utilize best practices to support active engagement among program participants.
• Uphold community expectations, enforce guidelines as needed and raise concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain supply inventory to facilitate programs effectively.
• Provide ongoing assessment of activities and community response.

Schedule: Seasonal employment (June‑August) with flexible full‑time or part‑time options. Typically 37.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Availability to work additional hours will be discussed during the interview.

Living on Grounds: No employer‑provided housing. Applicants should secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

Commitment to IDEA: Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in its strategic plan. The Institution is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Referral Program: A $500 referral bonus (less taxes) is offered for active employees who refer a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90 days (or 30 days for seasonal positions) from the first physical date of work.

Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Human Resources