Activities Coordinator, The Schermerhorn

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA•New York, NY

85d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks an Activities Coordinator for The Schermerhorn to enhance the lives of residents through the development and facilitation of a robust weekly activities program supporting community integration, socialization, self-care and mental health wellness. The Schermerhorn is a unique residence housing low-income professional in the arts, as well as formerly homeless adults and persons living with HIV/AIDS or struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. In cooperation with the onsite Entertainment Community Fund social work team and partner agencies CUCS and Breaking Ground, the Activities Coordinator develops, designs and implements activities and provides resources to support the needs and interests of the residents. Programs are held in person.

Requirements

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) required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stand for several hours
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs

Nice To Haves

Background or experience in teaching artistry/education
Background or experience in gardening/landscaping
Knowledge and/or capacity to navigate Mailchimp, Zoom, NetSuite, Canva and Photoshop

Responsibilities

Assess the interests, skills and needs of Schermerhorn residents to develop therapeutic activities designed specifically for the building’s special needs population, while maintaining the current calendar of options and traditional annual events.
Facilitate activities, which may include 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.
Serve as a tenant contact for community questions.
Support the Manager in the operations of the onsite multi-purpose performance venue, The Mark O’Donnell Theater.
Partner with other Entertainment Community Fund activity programs.
Collaborate with Entertainment Community Fund social workers and partner agencies to address resident concerns and community needs.
Maintain and distribute a regular activities schedule.
Develop monthly calendars.
Maintain program and office supplies.
Source program facilitators.
Coordinate food and décor orders for events.
Arrange transportation for outings.
Process monthly expense reports.
Maintain recordkeeping for the program.
Ensure adherence to current policies and procedures which guide the program and reflect the overall values and goals of The Entertainment Community Fund.