Activities Coordinator - Part-time

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Activities Coordinator­­­­­­­­­­­­­ who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

The Activities Coordinator will organize and coordinate a variety of activities for all residents served through the Hands of Mercy Everywhere residential program. 

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate, attend, and supervise all activities such as games, holiday celebrations, picnics, sporting events, birthdays, dances, and dinners.
• Creates shopping/wish lists for events and purchases items within budgetary guidelines.
• Coordinates or provides transportation for residents to promote resident participation in program events.
• Assist with producing a calendar of events while ensuring to stay within budget expectations; prepare monthly and annual activity budgets as requested.
• Set-up and clean-up before and after events.
• Maintain a balance sheet for each activity showing income, expenses, attendance, and vendors used.
• Works closely with Community with Community Engagement Manager and Education and Life Skills Director to recruit for volunteers and donors to sponsor events.
• Assist with training and supervising activities team members and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate office and activity supply inventories.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are kept in good condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and participate in local travel.

Education:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

Some experience preferred in providing event planning and/or recreation services for youth in a residential care setting.

Skills:

• Must possess current and valid Florida driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to Education and Life Skills Director.
• Team player with co-workers, administrators, community agencies, and school personnel.
• Adherence to agency policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization. 

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.