Activity Coordinator - Easton, United States - The Neighborhood Center

Description

The Neighborhood Center is seeking a high-energy Coordinator for The Community Hub.

The Community Hub is a traveling social program for low-income residents of Easton's housing communities. The Community Hub currently operates at three locations in Easton

• Downtown, West Ward, and South Side. While the Community Hub is open to all residents of these communities, it is primarily attended by seniors and those with disabilities.

The Coordinator will provide a program that promotes social interaction, community engagement, and healthy choices while also providing a safe and fun atmosphere for participants.

Participants in this program are primarily elderly, disabled, or experiencing some type of barrier to a healthy social life.

The Community Hub works to help these individuals improve their lives through groups that provide camaraderie, meals, activities, and engagement in their local community (walks, trips, etc).

The Coordinator will also be available to refer participants to assistance programs as applicable. A Case Manager is available to assist the Coordinator with more complex issues.


Coordinator Responsibilities:
Develop plans and curriculum for Community Hub meetings

Order necessary supplies within budget guidelines

Arrive onsite at each location and engage participants in a lively program

Heat and serve meals for participants

Work with participants on activities, exercises, games, etc

Assist participants with identifying barriers

Work with Case Manager to address unmet needs of participants

Track participation and enjoyment of participants

Demonstrate a willingness to make changes to best meet the needs of the groups

Demonstrate an ability to work with all populations, emphasis on elderly and disabled low-income populations


Coordinator Requirements:
High School diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation (this position requires traveling from office to one site per day)

Ability to navigate and use Google Suite

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs

Ability to push/pull supply cart

This is a part-time position, Tuesday through Friday, 4 hours per day.


Pay Rate:
$15/hour


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location:
In person