Activities Coordinator

Fultonmontgomeryny; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages

Generous paid time off

Paid training

Complete, very low cost benefits

Job summary

The Arc Lexington in New York State is seeking an Activities Coordinator to organize and coordinate wellness activities for people we support, using small and large group formats across diverse programs.

This role focuses on enhancing lives through engaging activities, requires a driver’s license, and a commitment to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Join a mission-driven team that values respect, growth, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a similar field is required.
• At least two years of experience planning activities or a similar role and working with people with developmental disabilities is required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License with 2 years of experience required.
• Use of own vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate wellness activities using small and large group formats to enhance the lives of the people we support.
• Coordinate and schedule programs across multiple wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with care teams to tailor activities to individual needs.

Skills

Activity planning

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or similar

Job description

An Activities Coordinator provides and coordinates wellness activities using small and large group activities designed to enhance the lives of the people we support through various programs that they attend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a Bachelor's Degree in a similar field is required
• At least two years of experience planning activities or a similar role and working with people with developmental disabilities is required
• Valid NYS Driver's License with 2 years of experience required
• Use of own vehicle is required

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training
• A complete, very low cost benefits package

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
• 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (\