Lifestyles Coordinator at Leland Management, Inc – Orlando, Florida

Join our Team! Leland Management is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator for one of our communities in the Orlando, FL area. Join our team to learn why the Orlando Business Journal has named us one of Central Florida’s Best Places to Work for 15 consecutive years, including winning first place in our category for 2021! The position is part-time with competitive pay.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing social, educational, and entertaining programs, activities, and clubs to enhance the overall community lifestyle of our residents. Creating and nurturing unique relationships with each resident to ensure the community’s needs and desires are met is key to being successful in this position.

Must be capable of performing position duties with minimal direct supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in program development and event planning.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with our residents.
• Demonstrate strong creative and organizational skills.
• Possess impeccable communication skills, including the ability to lead presentations, meetings, and group activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and mass email communication platforms.
• Maintain a positive attitude and remain professional under all circumstances.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours a day.
• Flexibility to work during weekends and nights as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry approximately 30lbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example, encourage teamwork, and promote Meridian Parks lifestyle.
• Work with Socials Committee to help plan and organize community events, community gatherings and activities that reflect the varied interests of the residents and provides enriching social opportunities.
• Coordinate event logistics, such as vendor selection, and catering.
• Schedule and manage guest speakers, entertainers, and vendors as needed.
• Schedule door openings and closing for events
• Daily closing of activity room and pool.
• Create event timelines and coordinate with Events Committee for smooth execution.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure all costs are documented.
• Recommend a Lifestyle-specific annual budget.
• Oversee event setup, check-in procedures, and post-event breakdown.
• Gather feedback from event participants to assess success and gather input for improvements.
• Maintain up to date contact lists of vendors, volunteers, and event sponsors.
• Design and produce attention-grabbing event-marketing flyers, newsletters Lifestyle’s provides all the information to office staff on time so newsletter can be printed accordingly, and other materials to attract and encourage participation.
• Engage with local businesses to secure sponsorship to help support an annual program of events.
• Recommend purchase and maintain an adequate supply of materials/equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines, and managing a complete inventory checklist.
• Establish and maintain good relationships and communicate effectively with residents and their families.
• Enhance open communication with residents by utilizing programming surveys and activity questionnaires.
• Provide updates to CAM to maintain an online event calendar.
• Politely greet and assist visitors to the Amenity Center and verify, as needed, if they are residents or authorized guests, and that the Amenity Center Policy is followed.
• Inspect facility space after each event.
• Coordinate cleaning/restaging of facility space.
• Understand and apply all safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by Association Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One (1) year minimum experience in related field area
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School diploma; college degree; or equivalent work experience
• Flexible work schedule availability. Typical schedule is Weekdays 4:00pm to 10:00pm; Weekends 2:00pm to 8:00pm; other hours depending on scheduled events.