Recreation Coordinator
St. Nicks Alliance is currently seeking a Recreation Coordinator to join a team of dedicated
professionals providing high quality services to residents of St. Nicks Alliance managed housing that
will improve their economic self-reliance, independent living and integration into community life. The
position is under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Resident Services.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate educational and recreational activities, including workshops and
presentations aimed at improving the social, emotional, cognitive and physical health of St. Nicks
Alliance residents.
- Design, monitor and lead activities to help seniors stay active, improve health and wellness,
manage stress and combat isolation.
- Plan and facilitate events at senior buildings, including holiday celebrations, day trips, and
annual BBQ’s.
- Engage St. Nicks Alliance residents in community meetings to identify the recreational and
education activities needed at their buildings.
- Outreach community partners and vendors to facilitate an array of diverse activities.
- Maintain records of attendance for all activities, events and workshops ensuring that data is
accurately collected and entered into the ETO database.
- Help create and implement a plan to engage North Brooklyn community members to
volunteer and get involved in the organization’s initiatives and recreational activities.
- Responsible for developing a monthly activity calendar and distributing it to senior building’s
staff for posting at each site.
- Facilitate and support Tenant Associations in St. Nicks Alliance’s properties where the
residents can participate in the planning and implementation of activities.
- Support tenant involvement in local community gardens or activities along their block or with
other St. Nicks Alliance Programs.
- Network effectively with local and citywide organizations and agencies that provide programs
or services that further residents’ self-reliance.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of one-year experience on Community Outreach or Social Services.
- Bi-lingual (English – Spanish) (spoken and written) preferred.
- Ability to work with an economic, culturally diverse population.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Compensation: ~$48,000, commensurate with experience; Health, Dental and other benefits
If interested, please send resume and cover letter (via email only) indicating salary
requirements to:
St. Nicks Alliance
Attention: Assistant Director of Resident Services
Email: jjohnson@stnicksalliance.org