Community Center: Part Time Office & Day Trip Planner

Position Summary:

Research, plan and execute monthly Day Trips and Cuisine Clubs for the older adult members. Assist in various enrichment opportunities at the Ela Community Center including recreational, educational, and social activities.  Schedule: Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am – 12:30pm, Some Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm; Schedule will vary to do Day Trip and Cuisine Club events. Average of 15 hours weekly.  Reports to Community Programs Director.

Essential Job Functions:

· Research, Plan, and Coordinate details covering day trips and cuisine clubs.

· Obtain, track and fulfil all contracts with vendors for Day Trips, Cuisine Clubs and events.

· Assist with all preparations for events and trips.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Must be PROFICIENT in Microsoft Suite; including, but not limited to Excel, Publisher, Word, Power Point and working with cloud-based programs.

· Patience in working with mature adults who may have limitations of hearing, eyesight, mobility and cognitive impairment.

· Ability to constructively work with a group of people with a variety of personalities.

· Effectively prioritize and plan work activities. Utilize time efficiently.

· Proficient in working with varied vendors, acquiring contracts and meeting all deadlines.

· Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

Education, Experience, and Computer Skills:

· Experience in work setting and/or working in a team environment.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as requested.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with reasonable accommodation.

· Must be able to sit, walk, stand, use fingers in a repetitive motion, twist and turn for long periods of time.

· The position may require some light lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of up to 20 pounds.

· May require the operation of a motor vehicle.

· Will require help in kitchen during events, including but not limited to washing dishes.

Environmental Conditions:

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with reasonable accommodation.  This position is primarily executed indoors. However, it may require contact with outdoor weather at special event activity participation.  Contact with low noise levels is common in an indoor working environment. Moderate to high noise levels may be experienced during certain activities.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $21.00 – $25.00 Per Hour

Eligible Benefits: IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, 1 Floating Holiday

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to reasonably assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential features of this job are described below the above headings. A copy of this job description will be kept with the employee’s personnel files.