SAY Play is Hiring

September 11, 2015

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PART-TIME HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:


Administrative Assistant for the SAY Detroit Play Center Job Description

Purpose: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring that all members and volunteers of the SAY Detroit Play Center have an exceptional environment when they arrive at the center. The center is designed to be a unique training facility in which young people take responsibility for actively improving the world around them, starting with themselves.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Welcome every member and volunteer by name when they come into the center each day.
  • Serve as the primary point of reference for any questions or needs from members, volunteers, partners, guests and staff.
  • Assist in the registration process for all members and volunteers using an on-line software system and photo ID badges.
  • Take daily attendance for all people entering the building.
  • Provide data entry as needed, especially for report card grades and the registration and attendance of volunteers and members.
  • Oversee logistics for things like ordering supplies and food for meetings and special events and serve as the host during those times.
  • Reach out to and engage parents of our members as needed.
  • Oversee the master calendar and scheduling of activities to ensure that partner organizations have what they need.
  • Over-communicate the vision, mission, values and activities of the center to members, parents, volunteers and other guests.
  • Ensure that all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed.
  • Answer and return all phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain a filing system

Preferred Qualifications

  • Can-do spirit.
  • Excellent people skills and attention to details.
  • Capacity to work afternoons and Saturdays.
  • Strong communication skills and presence.
  • Obsession with excellence.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google Docs/Drive.

Hours & Compensation

This is a part-time position with hours from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. Our compensation range is from $10 to $15 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

Please send a resume to info@sayplay.org.


Food Service Assistant for the SAY Detroit Play Center Job Description

Purpose: The Food Service Assistant is responsible for ensuring that all members of the SAY Detroit Play Center have an exceptional experience when they eat in the center’s café each day after school. The center is designed to be a unique training facility in which young people take responsibility for actively improving the world around them, starting with themselves.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Welcome every member and volunteer by name when they come into the café each day.
  • Take daily attendance for all people getting a meal or snack.
  • Ensure that all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed.
  • Receive and store all meals upon delivery each day.
  • Maintain appropriate and secure storage for all food supplies.
  • Oversee staff or volunteers necessary to serve the needs of the participating children.
  • Participate in site training for federal certification purposes
  • Record and maintain all records required including menus, meal count forms, and site attendance rosters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Can-do spirit.
  • Excellent people skills and attention to details.
  • Capacity to work afternoons and Saturdays.
  • Strong communication skills and presence.

Hours & Compensation

This is a part-time position with hours from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. Our compensation range is from $10 to $15 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

Please send a resume to info@sayplay.org.