Activities Coordinator

Retirement Housing Foundation • Lancaster, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator supports residents at Mayflower Gardens, a 502-unit senior residential community in Lancaster, California. The role plans and coordinates activities, programs, outings, and special events that encourage social connection, wellness, recreation, and an active lifestyle. The coordinator develops a monthly activities calendar and creates new programs based on resident interests, while building relationships with residents and encouraging participation.

The position also coordinates with vendors, entertainers, instructors, volunteers, and community organizations; prepares and promotes events; maintains supplies and works within the activities budget; and collaborates with property management and other team members. It is a part-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 30 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed for special events.

Requirements

• Friendly, energetic, dependable, and comfortable interacting with residents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and able to develop engaging programs based on resident interests.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and events while managing competing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including email, calendars, and creating flyers or activity schedules.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends for special events.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the community as needed.
• Ability to assist with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, decorations, and activity materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry activity supplies and event materials.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for various activities and events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults, resident activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate resident activities, programs, outings, and special events.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar.
• Organize social events, games, holiday celebrations, educational programs, fitness and wellness activities, and resident outings.
• Develop new activities based on resident interests and encourage participation.
• Build positive relationships with residents and promote participation in community activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, instructors, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Assist with decorating and preparing community spaces for events and activities.
• Promote upcoming programs and events throughout the community.
• Take photos and help highlight resident activities and special events.
• Maintain activity supplies and work within the established activities budget.
• Collaborate with property management and other team members to create a welcoming and enjoyable community environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance per plan documents.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year.
• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Eligibility to participate in the incentive compensation program.
• Employee assistance.
• Basic group term life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed