Activities Assistant

Closed
Any Location, NJ
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for developing and coordinating activity programs for the community, reflecting the varied interests of the residents and providing them with meaningful and life-enriching activities.

What You Will Do

Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members, communicate with department supervisors, create daily/monthly activity calendars, host special events, and provide a forum for residents to share their ideas and concerns.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise and lead others.

Requirements

  • Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults
  • Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people
  • Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects
  • Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred
  • Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled
  • Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities
  • Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others
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