Activities Coordinator
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YWCA Rochester
Rochester, NY, US
Summary
The Activities Coordinator develops and facilitates diverse recreational, educational, and wellness programs to promote participant well-being and community engagement. They also collaborate with staff and volunteers to manage special events and the annual Adopt-a-Family program.
Job Description
Activities CoordinatorJob Posting TitleActivities Coordinator-Part timeJob Description
Position Overview
The Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing engaging recreational, educational, wellness, and community-building activities for residents and program participants. This position promotes participant well-being, social connectedness, personal growth, and community engagement while supporting the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
The coordinator serves as a key resource in creating meaningful opportunities that enhance quality of life, build life skills, foster positive relationships, and encourage participation in the community. This position also assists in YWCA's annual Adopt-a-Family Program and other agency-wide special events.
Program Development & Facilitation
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a diverse schedule of recreational, educational, cultural, wellness, and life-skills activities.
• Develop programming that promotes physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.
• Organize individual and group activities for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Coordinate special events, workshops, celebrations, outings, and seasonal activities.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with participant interests and needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements based on participant feedback and outcomes.
Program Engagement
• Build positive and supportive relationships with participants.
• Encourage engagement and participation in activities and events.
• Foster an environment that promotes dignity, respect, belonging, and empowerment.
• Assist participants in accessing recreational, educational, and community resources.
Community Partnerships
• Maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and volunteers.
• Support volunteers involved in activities and special events.
• Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator and Case Managers.
Adopt-a-Family Program & Special Events
• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual Adopt-a-Family Program in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to support participant enrollment, donor matching, gift collection, volunteer support, and distribution logistics.
• Assist with planning and execution of agency-wide events, celebrations, fundraising support activities, and community engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
• Associate's degree in Recreation, Human Services, Social Work, Education, Event Planning, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and event coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Teen Services
Each year, the YWCA’s Teen Services helps more than 200 teenage mothers navigate the challenges of young adulthood and parenting. Through counseling, case management, home visits, social activities and career direction, teen mothers further their education and secure the work skills and opportunities that will lead to a successful future for them and their children.
Housing Services
Through our Housing Services, the YWCA offers residential programs for single women, women with children and families who need a safe and secure home from which to build their strength and continue their progress. The YWCA provides emergency housing for women in crisis and supportive housing for women with special needs.
Supportive Housing is designed to promote independent living in a supervised setting for individuals who have completed another course of treatment and are making the transition to independent living. They are for individuals who either require a long-term supportive environment following care in another type of residential service for an undetermined length of stay, or who are in need of a transitional living environment prior to establishing independent community living. The program is licensed by the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
Other Housing services include rapid re-housing solutions for the homeless and at-risk for homelessness and permanent, affordable housing for women working to maintain a healthy and productive life for themselves and their children. Counseling and education in trauma informed care, life skills, parenting, and job readiness, support our residents each step of the way on their journey to success.
Racial Justice Services
We all belong. What diminishes one, diminishes all. A critical focus in strengthening the lives of women we serve is addressing racial barriers. Their chances for long-term success are enhanced when we build community awareness of how racism continues to impede their progress.
Founded
1883
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Teen Services
Each year, the YWCA’s Teen Services helps more than 200 teenage mothers navigate the challenges of young adulthood and parenting. Through counseling, case management, home visits, social activities and career direction, teen mothers further their education and secure the work skills and opportunities that will lead to a successful future for them and their children.
Housing Services
Through our Housing Services, the YWCA offers residential programs for single women, women with children and families who need a safe and secure home from which to build their strength and continue their progress. The YWCA provides emergency housing for women in crisis and supportive housing for women with special needs.
Supportive Housing is designed to promote independent living in a supervised setting for individuals who have completed another course of treatment and are making the transition to independent living. They are for individuals who either require a long-term supportive environment following care in another type of residential service for an undetermined length of stay, or who are in need of a transitional living environment prior to establishing independent community living. The program is licensed by the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
Other Housing services include rapid re-housing solutions for the homeless and at-risk for homelessness and permanent, affordable housing for women working to maintain a healthy and productive life for themselves and their children. Counseling and education in trauma informed care, life skills, parenting, and job readiness, support our residents each step of the way on their journey to success.
Racial Justice Services
We all belong. What diminishes one, diminishes all. A critical focus in strengthening the lives of women we serve is addressing racial barriers. Their chances for long-term success are enhanced when we build community awareness of how racism continues to impede their progress.
Founded
1883
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
