Activities Coordinator

Hours:

Full-Time. Possible Tuesday - Saturday shift with flexibility

The Activities Coordinator will organize and coordinate activities, and campus-based volunteer activities and projects.

• Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of a database for organizing children’s activities.
• Serves as primary contact in managing recreational activities and coordinates the ticket donation program.
• Collaborate with residential staff, case managers, and education personnel in managing children’s schedules.
• Works effectively within the community providing extracurricular activities to children.
• Manages the holiday activities for the program.
• Manages unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner.
• Attends all meetings, and performs duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred) in the Human Services Field with a minimum of 5 years of residential experience.
• Supervisory experience or organizational development experiences are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent behavior, combined with the ability to build effective relationships and work efficiently with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Able to maintain electronic records and medical files, with strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
• Able to drive a car or van; mus have a valid PA driver's license
• Fluency in Spanish and English (read, write and speak) preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be Faithful Listeners and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values.

We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that God is Found in Everyday Activities we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe Loving Relationships means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.