Youth Activities Coordinator (6147)

SALVATION ARMY • George Mason, VA

4d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Corps Officer, the Youth Activities Coordinator plans, develops, schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and monitors a variety of recreational activities, events and trips to meet the needs and interests of specific groups participating in The Salvation Army programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Six months experience planning and coordinating recreational activities
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine.
• Use of a computer is required; and the ability to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, coordinates, and facilitates activities on a regular basis to include recreational, entertaining, educational, and/or devotional topics.
• Prepares posters, flyers, and/or press-releases to promote activities and encourage participation.
• Directs the set-up and clean-up work needed for all programs and activities.
• Monitors all activities to ensure needs of special interest groups are met and to ensure compliance with established activity plans as well as The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Assists patrons by responding to questions in-person and over the telephone regarding the scheduling of activities; provides general information and instructions of participation.
• Records and maintains statistical information regarding activities and participants.
• Transports patrons to/from activities and/or special trips to places of interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED