Activities Coordinator, The Schermerhorn

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively assesses the interests, skills and needs of Schermerhorn residents to develop therapeutic activities.
• Develops, designs and implements activities and provides resources to support the needs and interests of the residents.
• Facilitates programs such as job training and skills workshops, social recreation, seasonal terrace gardening, health and wellness workshops, cultural and arts-related programming, group off-site trips and holiday dinner celebrations.
• Serves as a tenant contact for community questions and supports the Manager in the operations of the onsite multi-purpose performance venue, The Mark O’Donnell Theater.
• Collaborates with Entertainment Community Fund social workers and partner agencies to address resident concerns and community needs.
• Works closely with the Manager on all administrative responsibilities related to the program.
• Maintains and distributes a regular activities schedule, monthly calendar development, program and office supply maintenance, sourcing of program facilitators, coordinating food and décor orders for events, arranging transportation for outings, processing monthly expense reports and recordkeeping for the program.
• Maintains current policies and procedures which guide the program and reflect the overall values and goals of The Entertainment Community Fund.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred
• One to three years demonstrated experience in activities and/or education programs
• Experience working with special needs populations
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for several hours, must be able to lift up to 30lbs

Qualifications

• Required to occasionally work an adjusted schedule, which includes weekday evening or weekend hours
• Preferred qualities include background or experience in teaching artistry/education, knowledge and/or capacity to navigate Mailchimp, Zoom, NetSuite, Canva and Photoshop

Benefits

The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Wage Works commuter benefit