Activity Coordinator

Spring Dell Center, Inc; Kings Grant (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free $10,000 Life Insurance/AD&D

Direct Deposit

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Spring Dell Center, Inc. seeks an energetic Activity Coordinator to develop inclusive recreational, social, educational, and community activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will design a monthly calendar, coordinate venues and transport, and lead engaging group activities with passion and creativity. The role emphasizes individualized programming, relationship-building with participants and families, and promoting community participation within budget

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, and implement a diverse monthly calendar of events and activities.
• Build relationships with participants and gather feedback for improvement.
• Coordinate venues, transportation, and supplies within budget.
• Source external entertainment, instructors, and volunteers.
• Create promotional materials and maintain communication with staff, participants, and families.
• Track attendance and assist in data collection for reports and grants.
• Research, plan, promote and implement community-based activities.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Activity Coordinator

Hourly Salary: $20.84/hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Hours per pay period: 80

Location: Charles County, MD

Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences and helping people of all abilities stay active, engaged, and connected? We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activity Coordinator to join our team and develop engaging recreational, social, educational, and community-based activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is more than planning activities; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating inclusive experiences that encourage choice, independence, social connection, skill development, and community participation. The Activity Coordinator will bring creativity and enthusiasm to developing individualized and group activities, special events, community outings, arts and crafts, wellness opportunities, and other experiences based on each person’s interests, abilities, and goals.

Duties Include but not limited to:

• Design, schedule, and implement a diverse monthly calendar of events, workshops, crafts, outings, and wellness activities tailored to participant interests and abilities.
• Build relationships with participants, encourage active involvement, and gather feedback to continuously improve programming.
• Secure required venues, arrange transportation for off-site trips, set up equipment, and manage activity supplies within an established budget.
• Source, schedule, and coordinate outside entertainment, instructors, speakers, and volunteer groups.
• Create promotional materials, newsletters, or digital flyers to announce upcoming events and maintain active communication with staff, participants, and families.
• Track activity attendance, monitor program participation, and maintain supply inventories. Assist in data collection for grants and reporting purposes.
• Responsible for researching, planning, promoting and implementing Community-based activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree preferred
• Full driver’s license
• Clean driving record with 2 years driving experience and less than 2 points
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Creative, enthusiastic, organized, and comfortable leading groups
• Previous experience planning and leading activities, lessons, programs, events, or group experiences
• Demonstrate sound time management and dependability
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Basic Computer Skills
• DDA and ICM experience is a plus

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Direct Deposit
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave