Life Enrichment Coordinator

Position Title: Life Enrichment Coordinator  

Supervisor: Peace Lutheran Church (PLC) Parish Nurse (PN)

Purpose of the Position: Assist in providing educational, creative and movement activities for our independent senior adult attendees. Team member will plan, organize and occasionally lead activities; supervise activities and participants; recruit and register participants; assure safe environment for activities; maintain membership data base and handle financial transactions properly.

Primary Responsibilities and Functions

•        Ensure* all members, attendees, and visitors are greeted warmly and directed appropriately

•        Assist PN with recruitment, training, and nurturing of Center volunteers

•        Keep information regarding the Senior Center accurately, confidentially, timely, accessible, and circulated as appropriate 

•        Receive and document membership registrations and fees

•        Plan, develop, and execute a quarterly activities schedule working minimum of 90 days ahead

•        Ensure* program handouts and materials are printed and available as needed 

•        Organize and work with PLC Facilities and Building Manager (FBM) to ensure proper physical set up of program and activity areas 

•        Oversee pre-registration of participants for Center programs

•        Maintain accurate vendor and membership records (including onboarding info on all members) in data base coordinated w/ Parish Administrator (PA)

•        Ensure* printing/distribution of class rosters and recording of class numbers in data base 

•        Ensure* publication/distribution of monthly Center newsletter to e-distribution list; print version by mail to those without email access; print version to marketing locations 

•        Create/maintain accuracy of Center Facebook page and other social media platforms

•        Oversee creation, accuracy, and timely maintenance of Center data base in coordination with PLC Parish Administrator (PA)

•        Be present from open to close of the Center on program days

•        Ensure* proper operation, use, and cleanliness of the kitchen for Center use

•        Establish and maintain the Center supply storage in coordination with PN and FBM

•        Oversee decoration and set up for special events with FBM

•        Perform other duties as needed/assigned

•        * denotes utilization of church staff and volunteers to assist with tasks

Qualifications – Core Competencies – Required Skills/Experience

•        Confirmed passion for senior adults and their needs of body, mind, and spirit

•        Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent

•        Two years’ work experience in capacity exhibiting similar functionality

•        Track record as a reliable, servant-oriented, and proactive worker/team member

•        A team leader and builder with friendly, inviting, enthusiastic, and positive demeanor 

•        Professional attitude toward the role

•        Organized administrator with natural attention to detail

•        Ability to multi-task without sacrificing the priority of relationships and serving people  Can lift at least 25 lbs.

•        Versatile with technology

Position Details

•        Part-time role initially with strong potential for development into full-time position.

•        20 hours per week on Monday or Tuesday (6), Wednesday (9) and Friday (5) during Center programming periods (Center will function every Wed and Fri initially on quarterly schedule).

•        Office desk, phone extension, desktop computer, business cards, and access to office equipment and supplies at PLC.

•        Supervision by PN who is a member of the Implementation Team (to evolve into Operations Team in Q4 2020).

•        Accountability to the PLC Mutual Ministry Committee and ultimately the PLC Leadership Council.

•        Employment and Personal References will be required.

•        Background check at the expense of PLC will be required.

Express interest by contacting John Wasem (423-747-3030; pastorjohn@peaceftmyers.com) or Marilyn Kranich (201-694-0983; parishnurse@peaceftmyers.com). Thank you.