Activities Coordinator (4964)

SALVATION ARMY•Suffolk, VA

22h•$18 - $20

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Plans, develops, schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and monitors a variety of recreational activities, events, and trips to meet the needs and interests of specific groups participating in Salvation Army programs. Plans, promotes, coordinates, and facilitates activities on a regular basis to include recreational, entertaining, educational, and/or devotional topics. Prepares posters, flyers, and/or press-releases to promote activities and encourage participation. Directs the set-up and clean-up work needed for all programs and activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D., and six months experience planning and coordinating recreational activities, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Valid State Driver's License

Responsibilities

Monitors all activities to ensure needs of special interest groups are met and to ensure compliance with established activity plans as well as The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Prepares and distributes monthly calendars and/or newsletters promoting scheduled activities and providing general and specific information of interest to the group.
Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with members of special interest groups; determines programs, activities, events, trips, that would be of interest to the same groups.
Assists patrons by responding to questions in-person and over the telephone regarding the scheduling of activities; provides general information and instructions of participation.