Job Description
Description Join our Team! Leland Management is seeking an Activities Director. Join our team to learn why the Orlando Business Journal has named us one of Central Florida’s Best Places to Work for 12 consecutive years, including winning first place in our category for 2021! The position is Full Time (Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm) with competitive pay and excellent health insurance benefits.
Overview The Activities Director plays a pivotal role in the administration and coordination with teams of volunteers for recreational, social, and educational activities for residents within the community. This position requires creativity, enthusiasm, exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication abilities, and a passion for enhancing the overall quality of life for residents through engaging programming.
Responsibilities Activity Planning and Coordination: - Coordinate some aspects of scheduled activities, including processing event records, coordinating with volunteers running the activities & events. Collaborate with volunteers to coordinate logistics for activities including securing venues, vendors, supplies, performers, and community partners to enhance the variety and quality.
- Promote upcoming events and activities through effective marketing strategies, such as creating engaging promotional materials and utilizing community-wide communication channels.
- Monitor and evaluate activity attendance, participation rates, and resident satisfaction to gauge program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
Interpersonal Communication - Build strong relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, and community partners through effective communication and active listening.
- Solicit feedback from residents to understand their preferences, interests, and needs, and incorporate this input into activity planning and development.
- Provide guidance, support, and training to volunteers to ensure a positive resident experience.
- Serve as a liaison between residents and management, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and advocating for the interests of the resident community.
- Foster a sense of community spirit by encouraging resident participation in activities and events. Actively solicit feedback and suggestions from residents to tailor activities to their preferences and interests.
Administrative Duties - Oversee the administrative aspects of the activities department, including budget management, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive activity plans, calendars, and documentation to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with management and other departments to align activity programming with community goals and interests.
- Promote upcoming activities through various channels, such as newsletters, bulletin boards, community websites, and email. Create visually appealing and informative marketing materials to attract resident participation.
- Administration of the community’s website.
- Creating the monthly community newsletter for preparation of printing (creating flyers and articles).
Requirements Qualifications: - Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications to include Publisher, Power Point, Excel, and Word, for administrative tasks, scheduling, budgeting, and marketing purposes.
- Previous experience in event planning, recreational programming, or a similar role.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse groups of individuals and build rapport.
- Strong organizational abilities, ability to multi-task, and great attention to detail.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for developing engaging activities that enhance resident well-being.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of aging-related issues and sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
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