Activities Director

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties is seeking an Activities Director for our Weslaco, TX resort. You will plan and execute resort events, coordinate vendors, sponsors, and volunteers, and manage monthly newsletters while maintaining professional relations with guests and management.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Publisher knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ 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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Publisher

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

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 Weslaco, Texas.

What you'll do:

The Activities Director 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.
• 1+ 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 and Compensation

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• a generous 401(k) employer match
• paid vacations
• holidays
• sick time

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

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.