Activities Coordinator

Job Information

Title:

On-Call Activities Coordinator

Location:

Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Shift: Day

Make a positive difference in the lives of older adults—one meal, one conversation, one connection at a time as our On-Call Activities Coordinator. You will foster wellness, connection, and enrichment by providing not just a meal but a place where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. On-Call Activities Coordinators do not have a weekly set schedule, but instead work based on organizational needs helping to cover dining sites in the area as needed.

Hours could range from zero to 20 per week.

• Engage participants with conversation, support, and a nutritious meal. Research, develop and oversee activities according to participant interests.
• Partner with local agencies and volunteers to offer classes, speakers, and learning opportunities or other activities at the dining sites.
• Manage the daily operations of a congregate meal dining site.
• Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.
• Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
• Additional site maintenance or building cleaning may be assigned depending on location.
• Ensure supplies are properly stored, and kitchen and storage areas are secured at end of shift.
• Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
• Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
• Supervise, train, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Work closely with vendors to assure menu compliance, quality control, and timely delivery. Oversee and reconcile the accurate ordering and serving of meals; prepare and take reservations and cancellations.
• Complete assessments and assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition Program.
• Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.

• Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required.
• Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.
• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.

• Volunteers

The work environment may vary between locations and include stairs, office space adaptation when traveling, and a moderate noise level. Senior Friendship Centers is a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note:

while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

• High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Management experience is desirable.
• Experience presenting social, recreational, and…