Activities Director

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Weslaco, Texas is hiring an Activities Director to plan and execute resort events and activities.

You will coordinate sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and communications with guests and resort management, ensuring professional representation. Strong attention to detail and 1+ year in events are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; Publisher knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

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 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.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and 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.