Activity Director

Are you looking for a FUN way to make a difference and earn a living doing it?

Are you an energetic self-starter who is creative and resourceful? Do you have exceptional communication skills, leadership ability and a commitment to excellence? Can you plan, organize, stay on budget and follow through on large and small events? Is your schedule flexible enough to supervise events in the evening or weekends?

If so, the 55 residents at one of Arizona's premiere resort communities are waiting for you!

Thesman Communities is a family-owned company providing Active 55 resort living since 1980. We are seeking a Full-Time Activities Director for our Las Palmas Community in Mesa, AZ. (laspalmas55.com)

Ideal Candidate will be flexible, creative, patient, and able to work well with Active "Seasoned Citizen" Residents who enjoy having FUN! Thesman Communities offers a supportive "Team" environment with professional management on site, resident volunteers, and Activity Directors from 4 additional Thesman Resorts in Mesa for group ideas, events and resources.

We offer a competitive salary, paid holidays, 401(k), vacation ,medical/dental insurance and excellent opportunity for career advancement.

WEEKENDS REQUIRED

Reply to this ad, or contact Glen Heppard at 480-380-3000 ext. 232 or email gheppard@thesman.com. Or drop by our offices at 215 N. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205 between 8am and 5pm.

Responsibilities include:
_ Develop Activities and Social Calendar that reflects various Community interests - including both onsite and off property events_
Enthusiastically implement and manage all community activities and events
_ Recruit and maintain schedule for appropriate amount of staff and volunteers_
Seek out and negotiate contracts for community entertainment/food vendors/outside events
_ Maintain annual budget for supplies and resources. Track expenses/income to ensure profitability_
Assess and report attendance levels and facilitate changes when necessary
_ Compose and generate Monthly Activity Calendar and monthly newsletter content._

• Utilize Facebook, email, bulletins/flyers to keep residents informed
• Establish relationships with vendors to assist with events as appropriate

Qualifications:
_ Minimum 2 yrs Activity Director experience or related customer service field_
Full-time schedule will include Weekends
_ Outstanding personality with enthusiasm to motivate diverse personalities and talents_
Computer Proficiency (Photoshop, Word, Excel, Power Point, publisher, Social Media (Facebook, Zoom, Instagram))

If this is a good fit for your experience and career planning, send your resume today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $54,000