Activities Director

Equity LifeStyle Properties; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sick pay

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties in Harlingen, Texas, is hiring an Activities Director to lead resort event planning and manage activities for guests and groups. The role coordinates sponsors, volunteers, vendors and private events across the resort facilities.

You will also oversee monthly newsletters and maintain professional communications with management, guests and vendors, ensuring a high standard of service and guest experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in events or activities planning.
• Meticulous attention to details.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Microsoft Publisher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule events for all groups within the resort, as well as private events at the resort facilities.
• Coordinate and manage all preparations for events: arrange food and beverages, solicit and schedule volunteers, book entertainers, collect ticket sale money, and other duties as required.
• Arrange for sponsors to fund events. Review requests and select vendors to conduct informational seminars.
• Manage all activities related to monthly newsletters: gather information for articles, prepare layouts, submit final drafts to the printer, and arrange for delivery.
• Maintain open communications with resort management, guests and vendors. At all times, represent the resort in a professional manner.

Skills

Events planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Microsoft Publisher

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Activities Director in Harlingen, Texas.

What you'll do

The Activities Supervisor directs the planning and implementation of our resort activities and events. This position arranges sponsors, schedules volunteers and reviews potential vendors. Your job will include: Plan and schedule events for all groups within the resort, as well as private events at the resort facilities. Coordinate and manage all preparations for events: arrange food and beverages, solicit and schedule volunteers, book entertainers, collect ticket sale money, and other duties as required. Arrange for sponsors to fund events. Review requests and select vendors to conduct informational seminars. Manage all activities related to monthly newsletters: gather information for articles, prepare layouts, submit final drafts to the printer, and arrange for delivery. Maintain open communications with resort management, guests and vendors. At all times, represent the resort in a professional manner.

Skills & experience you need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in events or activities planning.
• Meticulous attention to details.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Microsoft Publisher preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A generous 401(k) employer match.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.