Activity Coordinator (Part-time 15 hours per week)

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Arts, Wellness & Engagement (AWE) Program, the Activity Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the overall planning and execution of activity programming for older adults. This position is responsible for program development, implementation, and tracking of older adult arts and wellness activities. Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to its full spectrum of care. JFSLA staff share in the mission and work towards goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, seeking unique contributions from individuals of all backgrounds to better serve clients and ensure excellence.

Requirements

Experience working with older adults, groups, volunteers, and professional staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work with a multicultural client base.
Experience in speaking in front of groups, providing presentations in an engaging manner.
Strong organizational skills for activity program implementation and facilitation.
Solid verbal, written, organizational, and outreach skills.
Strong customer service skills, and persona that is outgoing, friendly, and sensitive to the needs of older adults.
Valid and unrestricted California Driver's license and clean driving record and reliable transportation is required.
Access to reliable transportation to travel between work sites.
Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for activity program development, implementation, and oversight for a senior multipurpose center.
Facilitate and schedule contracted activities staff to coordinate both in-person and virtual programming such as exercise classes, recreational classes, clubs, trips, educational lectures, arts & entertainment, special events, and other innovative programs.
Maintain a regular weekly and monthly schedule of classes and events.
Seek and secure special events each month.
Monitor member engagement with activities, identifying needs and responding with engaging programming.
Monitoring and updating the membership and client contact list.
Maintain positive working relations with contracted instructors, processing submitted invoices.
Prepare monthly statistical reports, tracking and monitoring activity data.
Identify and support volunteers to assist with activities programming and client engagement.
Establish good working relationships and collaborate with all agency departments including communications department to create and distribute promotional materials and program departments to engage older adult clients.
Provide community outreach and raise awareness of AWE programming as appropriate with local government and nonprofit agencies, media, networks, and other local partners.
Travel to support programs and activities across JFSLA sites.
Other related duties as assigned.