What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyle/Social Director position at FirstService Residential?
The Social/Activities Director will develop, organize and program all adult entertainment activities for the on-site property. Must continually maintain and improve all aspects of the clubhouse-oriented social life.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize all resident activities, on and off premises, including dances, theme parties, holiday celebrations, movies, card games, exercise programs, etc.
- Conduct an assessment to determine those activities in which the residents would be most interested in pursuing and/or participating.
- Supervise the development of new and existing clubs that reflect the interests of the Community.
- Document resident participation in group and/or individual social/recreational programs.
- Manage all areas of special events, games and entertainment encouraging participation.
- Supervise catering (food and beverage) for functions.
- Supervise decorating and promotions for functions (where needed).
- Supervise all operational and technical requirements related to clubhouse activities such as lighting and sound.
- Supervise any in-house television channel.
- Coordinate all club meetings and use of rooms.
- Schedule shows, cabarets, holiday parties, special events, etc. Keep calendar of activities for the community.
- Supervise preparation of in-house news publication (1-40 pages). Be responsible for overall lay-out of the publication and distribution.
- Responsible for developing and distributing the Property weekly newsletters, advertisement layouts, size of ads and sales.
- Post meeting notices.
- Supervise ticket sales for shows.
- Order and display event and show posters.
- Oversee all bulletin boards in clubhouse. Keep these current.
- Serve as Host, Mistress/Master of Ceremonies for shows and cabarets.
- Order needed supplies (e.g., art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.)
- Oversee the activity budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
- Take pictures of Community events, parties and other special occasions.
- Plan special “theme” days or months around holidays, seasons, or recognized days such as Father's or Mother's Day.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Establish and supervise necessary committees as required.
Education & Experience
- Associates degree in Business or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years or related work experience as an Activities or Social Director required.
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies
- Must have strong entertainment planning background.
- Solid computer skills.
- Able to work with vendors and crews on organizing events in a timely manner.
- Strong administrative background.
- Excellent working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- Outstanding interpersonal, office management and communication skills, as well as a self-starter and multi-tasker.
- Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision making.
- Exercise all duties and tasks in a cheerful and friendly manner as well as be a team player, together with office staff and residents to achieve all events successfully.
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven, with ability to identify, plan and prioritize business opportunities.
Tools & Equipment Used
- The associate is required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time as well as talking on the phone for extended periods of time.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and occasional climbing.
- Ability to work extended/flexible hours and weekends.
Travel
- Driving when necessary.
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