Activities Director

29 Acres Inc; Cross Roads (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

29 Acres, a nonprofit organization serving adults with ASD, is seeking an Activities Director in Cross Roads, TX. The role supports residents with engaging on- and off-campus events, coordinating a weekly activity calendar and ensuring safe, organized programs.

Flexible to evening/weekend hours, with a starting wage of $25 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lead groups and supervise staff participation.
• Basic computer skills (Google Suite, Slack, LifeLoop preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; indoors and outdoors.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a weekly calendar of meaningful leisure and recreational activities for residents.
• Procure materials for activities and attend, lead and encourage participation.
• Create attendance sheets for all scheduled activities and keep calendars up to date.
• Print and deliver calendars and materials to houses, residents and staff; est. evenings/weekends.
• Set up the environment for events and reminders; assist with clean-up as needed.
• Be available to lead activities and events in evenings and weekends.
• Re-evaluate supplies and calendar effectiveness; propose improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Leading groups

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

LifeLoop

Job description

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Activities Director

Part Time Administration Cross Roads, Cross Roads, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1070

Title: Activities Director

Classification: Part Time with potential to become Full Time

Reports to: Chief Clinical Programs Officer

Average Hours Per Week: 20-25 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours

Salary: Starting at $25.00 per hour

Location: Cross Roads, TX

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About 29 Acres: 29 Acres is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 29 Acres focuses on using research-based practices and programming to make meaningful and measured progress. At 29 Acres, we prioritize individualized programming, setting specific goals and outcomes tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

29 Acre’s living community is located in Crossroads, Texas approximately 30 miles north of Dallas. Located near the shores of Lake Lewisville, 29 Acres is a quiet community yet is only minutes away from the University of North Texas and all the major services and activities of the Dallas metroplex. It is easily accessible from several highways serving the North Texas area.

Position Summary

The Activities Director is responsible for scheduling, coordinating and implementing community activities and events , on and off campus for residents at 29 Acres. This role includes creating a weekly calendar of community events available to residents at 29 Acres and ensuring engaging, safe, and well-organized activities for residents and staff.

Position Qualifications

Required: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Required : High School Diploma or GED

Required: Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and possess an acceptable driving record.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Ability to support staff and clients with scheduled events on-campus.

Comfortable leading groups and supervising staff participation

Basic computer skills (Google Suite, Slack, LifeLoop preferred)

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work both indoors and outdoors

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

1. Events Coordination

Create a weekly calendar of meaningful leisure and recreational activities for residents at 29 Acres

Procure the necessary materials for those activities .

Attend, lead and Encourage participation at scheduled activities.

Create attendance sheets for all scheduled activities

Ensure that scheduled activities are fresh and updated and do not become stale.

Print and organize calendar and all necessary event materials and deliver to houses, residents and staff.

Be available to lead activities and events evenings and weekends.

Add new upcoming activities to the monthly community calendar

Take and post pictures of events, activities, and community engagement

2. Community Responsibilities

Create and schedule Slack reminders for activities and events

Set up and prepare the environment for events and groups

Clean up after each event or activity or coordinate with property management to assist with clean up

Assist with large Community Activity Events on Saturdays

Re-evaluate program supply levels and restock

Assess effectiveness of calendar, reminders, and communication systems and make recommendations for improvement

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*29 Acres is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status. 29 Acres is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.