Activity Coordinator

NY1634870

Activity Coordinator at the Shirley J Luck/Johnstown Senior Center in Johnstown, NY

The Activity Coordinator plans and executes a diverse range of activities to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of the members. Organizes social events, informational speakers, special events, outings and trips. Duties can include purchasing the items needed for activities, setting up rooms for activities and events, assisting with ensuring snacks and drinks are available, and overseeing the events to ensure the members are safe. Depending on the chosen activities, you will need to have physical strength to set up and move things around. Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional weekends.

Plans and coordinates trips that have an educational, recreational or community purpose. Reads publications and consults with other resources to research trip possibilities. Consults with the Center Director and meets with members to determine ideas for trips. Makes arrangements for a variety of trips throughout the year, including phone calls, email correspondence and visiting sites. Determines fees associated with each trip, two-tier pricing (member and nonmember) and obtains prior approval from the Center Director for all trips. Acts as the trip leader and ensures that everyone is aware of the specific details associated with each trip. Following a trip, reviews all trip information and completes a trip evaluation that is shared with the Center Director. Maintains record of events and a reference file of past trips on-site. Speaks with attendees and resolves complaints to maintain goodwill.

Activity Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Ability to plan, organize, and promote social and recreational activities for older adults.
• Works with the Director to schedule events, activities, and trips.
• Attention to detail to ensure correct information and any follow-up is done in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Office tasks to include checking email and following up in a timely manner, filing, answering phone calls and providing information and assistance.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prepare event information and trip itineraries for the monthly newsletter, Facebook, and advertising.
• Be accessible to the Director for an occasional request of additional duties which may include changing the usual work week to assist with events outside the normal business hours.

Activity Coordinator Requirements:

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or Experience working in this field.
• Proficiency with the computer and knowledge of software including Outlook, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• CPR and Emergency First Aid training, and any other training requested by the Director.
• Outgoing, courteous, helpful, and kind.
• Valid drivers license.
• Prior work with older adults or groups is a plus.

Pay rate: $16.50 per hour

Monday thru Thursday 12 Noon to 5 pm (minimum 20 hours per week)

To apply, please email resume to [email protected]