Enrichment Coordinator

LENBROOK SQUARE FOUNDATION INC•Brookhaven, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the enrichment team engage residents with an enriched lifestyle by creating, coordinating and executing programs, events, excursions which support whole person wellness and well-being. This position is responsible for delivering engaging and safe programming that appeals to the age, physical or cognitive condition of the resident and which supports Lenbrook’s mission. The Programs and Excursions Coordinator will be able to suggest / apply accommodations to enable the resident to fully participate, to the extent possible, in programming. Serves as a professional liaison between Enrichment department and residents, business partners, and guests.

Requirements

Basic Skills: Dependable, punctual, creative, enthusiastic and flexible.
Exhibits the ability to plan and execute activities that acknowledge the physical, social and emotional needs of seniors.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Patience working with seniors.
Must demonstrate The Lenbrook Way service standards and values to all.
Interpersonal Skills: Sensitive to the needs, interests and abilities of residents.
Ability to organize, supervise and direct others.
Must be able to assume and delegate responsibility.
Must be able to accept advice and consultation.
Mental skills: Must possess complex problem-solving skills.
Must possess excellent safety judgment.
Must possess short- and long-term memory.
Must possess short-term and strategic planning skills.
Must possess advanced organizational skills.
Sensory Skills: Constant use of sight, hearing and speech.
Intermittent use of touch.
Physical requirements: Performance of physical work will include, but is not limited to, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, sitting, carrying, stooping and reaching.
Moving tables and chairs on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to exert 20 pounds of force on a frequent basis and 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic Microsoft Word, Outlook, Publisher skills required.
At least two years experience working with active, engaged seniors (or similar relevant experience).

Nice To Haves

college degree preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook, Publisher skills preferred
Certified as an Activity Professional by a recognized accrediting body preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately populates the monthly independent living programs and events calendar for timely distribution in designated communication channels.
Creates and posts sign-up sheets for each event or program which requires resident head count, providing accurate detail regarding walking requirements, costs, billing detail, description, menu and other pertinent information.
Plans and executes resident excursions, including billing/collecting payments within a 48-hour period, transportation, ticket arrangements, restaurant reservations, accompanying residents on trips, developing trip lists, and consistent communication/planning with the resident chair for the excursion committee.
Helps Enrichment team to design and plan programs and events and assists with follows up to evaluate number of participants, expenses, and overall program effectiveness.
Coordinates, promotes and executes programs and events, including, but not limited to, selecting/scheduling/ paying in-house entertainment and/or speakers; coordinates room arrangements and reservations, audiovisual and other relevant equipment needs.
Monitors expenditures for compliance with budgetary guidelines.
Promotes events through a variety of mediums, including submissions to the Spotlight, flyers, TV calendar, hard copy calendar etc.
Solicits and responds to residents’ requests for programs, events, workshops, and special events and communicates this information using the proper channels.
Monitors supplies to ensure the programs and events department has adequate and appropriate supplies to support departmental operations.
Contributes extensively toward achieving departmental goals and objectives.
Must meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours on a regularly scheduled basis.
Performs additional job duties as assigned and directed.