Activities Coordinator

Description:

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Administrative Operations Coordinator

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the group activity program for older adults (age 55+)
• Coordinate support groups, etc. with Information & Referral Coordinator
• Is alert to conditions that may present a hazard to participants, staff and visitors
• Secures sponsorships for a variety of events, both large and small
• Submit articles and activity calendar for the monthly agency newsletter; post events on social media platforms; able to create fliers for events using relevant software, etc.
• Works within budgetary guidelines and maintains a detailed, up-to-date record of donations and expenses
• Maintains organized and detailed records of all activities hosted for reporting purposes
• Keeps professional matters confidential
• Maintains Activity equipment and supplies; keeping all areas of responsibility clean and organized
• Prepares any area for the planned activity, then cleans the area following the activity, returning it to normal conditions
• Abides by the established policies of the agency
• Recruits, trains, and supervises any Activity Volunteer
• Reports to the Administrative Operations Coordinator and CCCOA Executive Director on functions of the Activity Program
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

The Activity Coordinator must demonstrate applied imagination, creativity, and attuned interpersonal skills to collaborate with a variety of people. He/she should also exhibit a spirit of cooperation, be an able leader, and exhibit a pleasant, friendly demeanor. He/she must have the capacity to be self-directed and possess flexibility of work schedule. He/she must have no prejudices concerning card playing, dancing, music, raffles, bingo, etc. The Activity Coordinator must enjoy working with older adults and planning activities directed at a variety of interests.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two years working in an Activity Program (for Senior Citizens preferred)
• Experience in fundraising, networking, basic marketing, and social media platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; as well as superb critical thinking, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Knowledge of the Crawford County area
• A background free of any disqualifying criminal offenses as determined by fingerprint check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
• A current & valid Ohio Driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and have access to reliable transportation to travel throughout Crawford County