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Children’s Activities Coordinator

Company Name
Family Service of Rhode Island
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence, RI

POSITION TITLE: Children’s Activities Coordinator
PROGRAM: CHF
LOCATION: Middletown, RI
FULL TIME
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $24.87 Hourly
 

Summary: To plan, coordinate, and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities and programming for 
children, adolescents, and families living at Lucy’s Hearth. Build positive, trusting relationships with children 
and families while creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment throughout their shelter 
experience. Provide a variety of recreational, educational, creative, social-emotional, and community-based 
activities that encourage healthy development, connection, learning, and positive family experiences. 
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to identify and provide opportunities that meet 
the interests and needs of children and families.
 

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human 
Services, Recreation, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a 
degree.
• Experience working with children and families and planning age-appropriate activities preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency policies and safety requirements.
• Flexible schedule required, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and adjusted hours 
for planned activities, events, outings, or guests.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current insurance, registration, inspection, and 
acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to safely supervise children of varying ages and developmental levels.
• Successful completion of required background checks and agency screening.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
 

HOW TO APPLY:
• Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org 
• Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Children’s Activities 
Coordinator
• Follow the direct link to apply: Children's Activities Coordinator
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