Our full-time staff work with a strong group of part-time staff and volunteers, who bring a wide range of talents to programs.
NISRA uses ADP Workforce Now for recruitment and hiring opportunities. We’re often hiring people to help us fulfill our mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful recreation experiences.
Join the NISRA Team!
Part-time Employment
NISRA seeks enthusiastic, patient, motivated and people-oriented individuals to join our outstanding team. If you are interested in helping others and joining a top-notch team, we’re glad you’re here! NISRA offers a variety of ways to make a difference. Employees help facilitate recreation activities, assist participants in developing skills, and aide in creating a safe, comfortable environment at our programs.
The following positions are part-time and work schedules may range from a minimum of 1 hour per week up to 20 hours per week. Scheduling is assigned by program season, and hours are flexible and can be adjusted per season. Reliable transportation is required to ensure attendance at all scheduled programs. When committing to work a program you must be able to work all meeting dates for the entire season. Experience is not necessary, but a strong desire to learn, grow as a professional, and work in a team environment is required.
Learn more about our part-time positions below:
- Program Assistant
- Program Leader
- Special Olympics- Assistant Coach or Head Coach
- Adult Day Program Assistant
- Summer Day Camp Counselor
- Summer Day Camp Site Director
- Summer Day Camp Site Coordinator
- Volunteer (must be 15 years of age)
- Gain valuable job skills
- Seasonal trainings and apparel
- Work with an outstanding team
- Build meaningful relationships
- Make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities
Summer Camp Employment
Each winter and spring the NISRA full-time staff are securing staff for our summer camps. While many camp staff are eager to come back, there are always openings for new ones! Available summer camp positions may include site director or camp counselor, and can be found on the ADP Workforce Now recruitment site.
Learn more about working in our summer camps by calling the NISRA office or sending an email message to Jordan Chandler at [email protected].
Volunteers
Volunteers play a valuable part in NISRA’s programs. With volunteers, we create opportunities where participants can receive more individualized attention. The Association’s recreation program season runs between 6 and 8 weeks in length and we request that volunteers commit for the entire season. Most of our recreation programs meet once a week and are 1–3 hours in duration. In addition to weekly programs, one-day special event opportunities may also be available.
- NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age or older.
Internships
NISRA offers a 15-week internship program that follows the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) guidelines. Student interns have the opportunity to be part of a wide array of experiences, from planning and implementing programs, to coordinating events, and participating in administrative activities and marketing.
To learn more about NISRA’s internship program, contact Mia Ross at the NISRA Office at (815) 459-0737 or [email protected]
Full-time Employment
NISRA employs full-time recreation professionals with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, and related social services fields. Staff maintain professional parks and recreation credentials, a variety of skill certifications, and participate in continuing education. Please refer to any openings listed on the ADP Workforce Now recruitment site to learn more about any current positions that are open.
Cultural Arts Instructors
NISRA periodically seeks professional artists and experienced art instructors to lead our visual arts, music, dance and theater programs on a contractual basis. Contact MacKenzie Dombrowski at the NISRA office at (815) 459-0737 for more information.
My favorite thing about NISRA is knowing that my son is with qualified, trusting, and amazing staff members and that he is getting to experience programs that are well planned and fun.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NISRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Business activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For qualified people with disabilities, NISRA will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for all employees and/or applicants that comply with applicable laws, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. Such individuals are encouraged to discuss their need for a reasonable accommodation with the hiring manager or their supervisor.
This policy is based on sound business judgement and anchored in NISRA’s Vision and Core Values.