Activities Coordinator

Job Summary

The Activity Coordinator at Five Keys acts as a resource, ally, and advisor to community members at the Navigation Center. They help build community and design a diverse, well-rounded activities calendar with a wide range of opportunities for guests to engage in positive social spaces.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• An associates degree preferred
• Experience working with homeless populations that use harm-reduction models
• Experience working with at-risk populations and/or adults with multiple disabilities
• A good working knowledge of and sensitivity to individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues such as: PTSD, psychosis, borderline behaviors, bi-polar, etc.
• A strong knowledge of social services; as well as mental health resources for low-income adults

Knowledge and Skills

• Enthusiastic leader
• Experience event planning and/or running a community space with programming, activities, classes, events and groups
• Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and leadership
• Team player
• Collaborative work style, initiative and flexibility
• Experienced administrator and organizational wizard
• Experience using limited physical space to create a warm, useful and efficient environment for activities programs as well as program equipment storage
• Working knowledge and experience of shelter project planning and a full understanding of programmatic and participant needs
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Strong knowledge of social services and mental health resources for low-income adults
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to Five Keys mission and to its organizational values

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
• Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, and sitting
• Frequent talking and hearing conversations
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting items that weigh up to 40 lbs; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities
• Must be able to move from place to place

Benefits

• Very low monthly costs for medical insurance - deductible and all in-network, out-of-pocket expenses paid for by Five Keys!
• Dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid by Five Keys
• Variety of pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403b
• Generous time off
• Annual reimbursement up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation and weight loss programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $50 towards annual athletic event participation and annual massage after 6 months of employment
• FREE access to wellness-related apps, Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace online therapy for you and your dependents