Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for a talented Activities Coordinator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose and Impact:
The Activities Coordinator will organize and coordinate a variety of activities for all residents served through the Hands of Mercy Everywhere residential program.
Essential Functions:
Plan, coordinate, attend, and supervise all activities such as games, holiday celebrations, picnics, sporting events, birthdays, dances, and dinners.
Creates shopping/wish lists for events and purchases items within budgetary guidelines.
Coordinates or provides transportation for residents to promote resident participation in program events.
Assist with producing a calendar of events while ensuring to stay within budget expectations; prepare monthly and annual activity budgets as requested.
Set-up and clean-up before and after events.
Maintain a balance sheet for each activity showing income, expenses, attendance, and vendors used.
Works closely with Community with Community Engagement Manager and Education and Life Skills Director to recruit for volunteers and donors to sponsor events.
Assist with training and supervising activities team members and volunteers.
Maintain accurate office and activity supply inventories.
Ensure all equipment and supplies are kept in good condition.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and participate in local travel.
Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or G.
E.
D.
equivalent.
Experience:
Some experience preferred in providing event planning and/or recreation services for youth in a residential care setting.
Skills:
Must possess current and valid Florida driver's license.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible schedule evenings and weekends.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Principal Accountabilities:
Reports to Education and Life Skills Director.
Team player with co-workers, administrators, community agencies, and school personnel.
Adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Why work for LSF?LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.
Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growthopportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About the Company:
Lutheran Services FloridaOrganization Overview:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is an organization that is guided by big ideas and these guiding principles create an imperative to serve that compels LSF to build on organizational strengths, overcome weaknesses and create effective programs in response to human suffering and need.
The mission, values, vision and ends polices guide the work of LSF.
These guiding principles also shape the advocacy and promotion efforts of the organization, which focus on the needs of the vulnerable, overcoming barriers to service and positioning LSF to effectively respond to opportunities.
The LSF business model responds to a rapidly changing service landscape with an aggressive growth strategy.
That growth is predicated on methodical pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities and the maintenance of a new program pipeline.
Established more than 30 years ago, LSF provides value by developing and competently deploying efficient organizational structures; effective operating policies and procedures; accountable management systems and processes; and expertise in the form of personnel, strategic alliances or purchased services.
We have over 60 Programs throughout Florida, an operating budget of over $210 million dollars and 1,400 employees.
Head Start was established by the Federal government in 1966.
LSF is a Head Start grantee.
Our Head Start Programs are in multiple counties throughout Florida providing multiple program options including center base, family childcare, home base, pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers.
VisionReady for School, Prepared for LifeMissionTo educate, equip, and empower children, families and staff through partnership and efficient data driven systems to close the achievement gap.
Company Size:
1,000 to 1,499 employeesIndustry:
Nonprofit Charitable OrganizationsFounded:
1966Website:
http:
//www.
lsfnet.
org.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
LSF is looking for a talented Activities Coordinator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose and Impact:
The Activities Coordinator will organize and coordinate a variety of activities for all residents served through the Hands of Mercy Everywhere residential program.
Essential Functions:
Plan, coordinate, attend, and supervise all activities such as games, holiday celebrations, picnics, sporting events, birthdays, dances, and dinners.
Creates shopping/wish lists for events and purchases items within budgetary guidelines.
Coordinates or provides transportation for residents to promote resident participation in program events.
Assist with producing a calendar of events while ensuring to stay within budget expectations; prepare monthly and annual activity budgets as requested.
Set-up and clean-up before and after events.
Maintain a balance sheet for each activity showing income, expenses, attendance, and vendors used.
Works closely with Community with Community Engagement Manager and Education and Life Skills Director to recruit for volunteers and donors to sponsor events.
Assist with training and supervising activities team members and volunteers.
Maintain accurate office and activity supply inventories.
Ensure all equipment and supplies are kept in good condition.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and participate in local travel.
Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or G.
E.
D.
equivalent.
Experience:
Some experience preferred in providing event planning and/or recreation services for youth in a residential care setting.
Skills:
Must possess current and valid Florida driver's license.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible schedule evenings and weekends.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Principal Accountabilities:
Reports to Education and Life Skills Director.
Team player with co-workers, administrators, community agencies, and school personnel.
Adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Why work for LSF?LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.
Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growthopportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About the Company:
Lutheran Services FloridaOrganization Overview:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is an organization that is guided by big ideas and these guiding principles create an imperative to serve that compels LSF to build on organizational strengths, overcome weaknesses and create effective programs in response to human suffering and need.
The mission, values, vision and ends polices guide the work of LSF.
These guiding principles also shape the advocacy and promotion efforts of the organization, which focus on the needs of the vulnerable, overcoming barriers to service and positioning LSF to effectively respond to opportunities.
The LSF business model responds to a rapidly changing service landscape with an aggressive growth strategy.
That growth is predicated on methodical pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities and the maintenance of a new program pipeline.
Established more than 30 years ago, LSF provides value by developing and competently deploying efficient organizational structures; effective operating policies and procedures; accountable management systems and processes; and expertise in the form of personnel, strategic alliances or purchased services.
We have over 60 Programs throughout Florida, an operating budget of over $210 million dollars and 1,400 employees.
Head Start was established by the Federal government in 1966.
LSF is a Head Start grantee.
Our Head Start Programs are in multiple counties throughout Florida providing multiple program options including center base, family childcare, home base, pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers.
VisionReady for School, Prepared for LifeMissionTo educate, equip, and empower children, families and staff through partnership and efficient data driven systems to close the achievement gap.
Company Size:
1,000 to 1,499 employeesIndustry:
Nonprofit Charitable OrganizationsFounded:
1966Website:
http:
//www.
lsfnet.
org.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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