THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Property Supervisor, the Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, preparing and leading an activities program for the elderly population within 5 TNDC buildings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare, direct and participate in a variety of service programs for residents in three properties, such as films, programs, arts and crafts, games, sport and outings.
2. Interview residents to determine recreational needs.
3. Encourage resident participation in the recreational programs.
4. Provide announcements of events and programs that will be included in the master calendar.
5. Work with agencies that serve as resources for the elderly residents.
6. Ensure that activities stay within the monthly budget.
7. Contact vendors for supplies and services.
8. Complete preparation work for resident activities (this may include but not be limited to preparing table settings, serve already prepared meals and coffee).
9. Collect information for statistical reports.
10. Coordinate with Community Organizing Department to promote resident leadership and participation in TNDC campaigns or other Tenderloin community activities
11. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work with, and sensitivity to, an elderly, diverse, low-income, multi-ethnic population.
• Dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations; possess an even temperament and strong interpersonal and people skills.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College course work in social work, gerontology, psychology, recreation therapy or related field.
• 1-2 years experience in the above mentioned areas, preferably in a geriatric setting or equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with seniors.
• Cantonese and English Bilingual

SALARY
(DOE) plus excellent benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 215 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. E-mail to jobs@tndc.org or fax to 415-771-0813.

ABOUT TNDC
Founded in 1981, TNDC’s mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the Tenderloin community and be a leader in making the neighborhood a better place to live. TNDC owns and manages 25 buildings that provide homes for 2,500 extremely low-income seniors, families, people with disabilities, low-income wage earners, immigrants and others in the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods. In addition, TNDC provides on-site supportive services and resources such as social workers and after-school programs to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of community.