Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator-Part Time

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing engaging recreational, educational, wellness, and community-building activities for residents and program participants. This position promotes participant well-being, social connectedness, personal growth, and community engagement while supporting the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The coordinator serves as a key resource in creating meaningful opportunities that enhance quality of life, build life skills, foster positive relationships, and encourage participation in the community. This position also assists in YWCA's annual Adopt-a-Family Program and other agency-wide special events.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a diverse schedule of recreational, educational, cultural, wellness, and life-skills activities. • Develop programming that promotes physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being. • Organize individual and group activities for children, youth, adults, and families. • Coordinate special events, workshops, celebrations, outings, and seasonal activities. • Ensure activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with participant interests and needs. • Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements based on participant feedback and outcomes.

• Build positive and supportive relationships with participants. • Encourage engagement and participation in activities and events. • Foster an environment that promotes dignity, respect, belonging, and empowerment. • Assist participants in accessing recreational, educational, and community resources.

• Maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and volunteers. • Support volunteers involved in activities and special events. • Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator and Case Managers.

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual Adopt-a-Family Program in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator. • Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to support participant enrollment, donor matching, gift collection, volunteer support, and distribution logistics. • Assist with planning and execution of agency-wide events, celebrations, fundraising support activities, and community engagement initiatives.

• Associate's degree in Recreation, Human Services, Social Work, Education, Event Planning, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred. • Minimum of two years of relevant experience. • Strong organizational, planning, and event coordination skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.