Activities Manager

Experience in event planning or a related field.

·         Experience working in an active residential community environment

·         Exceptional organizational skills

·         Availability to work some evenings and weekends to facilitate events.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse group of residents,

·         A calm and neutral presence under pressure and the ability to handle challenges gracefully.

Activities Coordinator – Ass’t Community Manager

Our 5-star, active-senior manufactured home community located in the Port Charlotte area of Florida’s gulf coast has a position available for an assistant to the community manager to serve as our Activities Coordinator.  We are seeking a high energy enthusiastic individual with a great attitude and great people skills to maintain and improve upon our already full calendar of activities and events.   

In addition to assisting the community manager in a variety of administrative and office procedures, and pitching in where needed, your main duties will be to: 

·         Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate fun and inclusive activities – from yoga to holiday parties – and everything in between - that cater to the diverse interests and desires of our community residents.  

·         Assist in the creation and distribution of monthly activities calendars featuring upcoming programs, events and activities.  

·         Work closely with resident volunteers on already scheduled events, as well as on new and innovative activities.  Introduce new trends and experiences and encourage new resident participants and volunteers. 

·         Act as a friendly and approachable bridge between current residents, new residents, sales team and potential residents. 

·         Attend (and enjoy!) our activities and events.  Assure that the logistics and details of each event are properly implemented, and supervise and assist as necessary.

·         Lead activities that fall within your area of expertise, of fall within areas that you can easily learn, which might be exercise classes, crafts, cards or board games, dance programs, bingo, etc.   

·         Be the go-to person for planning events, building connections, and making sure that our residents feel like they are living their best lives! 

The successful candidate should have:

·         Experience in event planning or related field.

·         Experience working in an active residential community environment

·         Exceptional organizational skills

·         Availability to work some evenings and weekends to facilitate events.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse group of residents,

·         A calm and neutral presence under pressure and the ability to handle challenges gracefully.

Full Time, some evenings and weekends