Del Webb Savannah at Heartwood is a premier 55+ active adult community offering a vibrant, resort-style lifestyle just outside Savannah, Georgia. Residents enjoy a 15,000+ sq. ft. amenity center featuring indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, social spaces, and scenic walking trails.
We are seeking an Activities Coordinator (Entry-Level) to support the planning and execution of community events, programs, and resident activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fun and social environment, and is looking to grow a career in community management, hospitality, or event planning.
Position Responsibilities:
- Partners with the Lifestyle Director/Community Manager to identify, coordinate, and market all community events, programs, and services.
- Develop and maintain an active volunteer program among residents, solicit input and involvement from residents to stimulate awareness and participation.
- Work with residents to assist in the establishment of chartered clubs.
- Secure entertainment, food, decorations, and items necessary to carryout events.
- Oversee the New Resident Orientation.
- Attend Board, club, and committee meetings as required.
- Assess overall success of events through focus groups and evaluations.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ability to design and coordinate programs that enrich the quality of life and enhance the vibrancy and overall experience of living within an HOA Community.
- Effective and dynamic public speaking skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills paired with high energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.
- Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to multitask with frequent interruptions, changes, and delays while remaining focused and working effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances.
- Good reasoning skills with the ability to problem solve, exercising good judgment and decision making.
- Able to recognize and adjust to change.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Position involves sitting, standing, and movement throughout the day.
- Utilizing a computer in an office setting.
- Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physically able to work indoors or outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Lift, carry, and manage equipment and supplies.
- Use a ladder and participate in and train others in the rules of activities.
Required
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2 year(s): Full time, paid professional experience coordinating and promoting recreational activities and programs, volunteer programs and/or fund-raising events. Computer proficiency with database software, internet and website portals, point of sale system, registration processes, policies and procedures, equipment, material and products, etc. Valid driver’s license.
Preferred
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1 year(s): Bachelor’s degree in recreation, hospitality, communication or related field and one (1) year of experience coordinating and promoting recreational activities and programs, volunteer programs and/or fund-raising events, preferably within homeowner’s association programs.
Required
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