Activities Director

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. • Palmetto, FL

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About The Position

ELS is hiring an Activities Director in Palmetto, Florida. The role directs the planning and implementation of resort activities and events, arranges sponsors, schedules volunteers, and reviews potential vendors. The position plans events for groups and private events at resort facilities, coordinates event preparations, manages activities related to monthly newsletters, and maintains communication with resort management, guests, and vendors. The Activities Director is expected to represent the resort professionally.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in events or activities planning.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule events for all groups within the resort, as well as private events at resort facilities.
• Coordinate and manage event preparations, including arranging food and beverages, soliciting and scheduling volunteers, booking entertainers, collecting ticket-sale money, and performing other required duties.
• Arrange for sponsors to fund events.
• Review requests and select vendors to conduct informational seminars.
• Manage monthly newsletter activities, including gathering information for articles, preparing layouts, submitting final drafts to the printer, and arranging delivery.
• Maintain open communications with resort management, guests, and vendors.
• Represent the resort in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous 401(k) employer match.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED