Activities Coordinator

Retirement Housing Foundation; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to support residents at Mayflower Gardens in Lancaster, CA. The role centers on planning engaging activities to foster social connection, wellness, and an active lifestyle for older adults.

The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and creative, capable of building relationships with residents and driving new ideas while collaborating with the management team to maintain a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults, resident activities, recreation, hospitality, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a variety of resident activities, programs, outings, and special events.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar.
• Organize social events, games, holiday celebrations, educational programs, fitness and wellness activities, and resident outings.
• Develop new activities based on resident interests and encourage participation.
• Build positive relationships with residents and promote participation in community activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, instructors, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Assist with decorating and preparing community spaces for events and activities.
• Promote upcoming programs and events throughout the community.
• Take photos and help highlight resident activities and special events.
• Maintain activity supplies and work within the established activities budget.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Event planning

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Activities Coordinator
Location: Mayflower Gardens, Lancaster, CA
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, 30 hours per week

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for older adults? RHF is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support residents at Mayflower Gardens , a 502-unit senior residential community in Lancaster, CA .

In this role, you will plan and coordinate engaging activities, programs, outings, and special events that promote social connection, wellness, recreation, and an active lifestyle. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, creative, and enjoys building relationships with residents while bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the community.

What You'll Do

Activities & Programs

• Plan and coordinate a variety of resident activities, programs, outings, and special events.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar.
• Organize social events, games, holiday celebrations, educational programs, fitness and wellness activities, and resident outings.
• Develop new activities based on resident interests and encourage participation.

Events & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with residents and promote participation in community activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, instructors, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Assist with decorating and preparing community spaces for events and activities.
• Promote upcoming programs and events throughout the community.
• Take photos and help highlight resident activities and special events.

Organization & Coordination

• Maintain activity supplies and work within the established activities budget.
• Work collaboratively with property management and other team members to create a welcoming and enjoyable community environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults, resident activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, or a related field is preferred.
• Friendly, energetic, dependable, and comfortable interacting with residents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and able to develop engaging programs based on resident interests.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and events while managing competing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including email, calendars, and creating flyers or activity schedules.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends for special events.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the community as needed.
• Ability to assist with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, decorations, and activity materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry activity supplies and event materials.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for various activities and events.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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