Activity Assistant

Activities Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

· Brainstorming ideas for activities

· Creating schedules that detail the activities by day, week and month

· Advertising activities that are open to the public

· Attending or leading activities to ensure that events go smoothly

· Adhering to budgetary guidelines when planning activities

· Working with vendors to provide food, music, supplies and services for activities as needed

· Soliciting feedback from participants to identify what worked well and what areas of improvement exist

· Keeping detailed records of activities to track participation rates, costs and other metrics

Activities Assistant Qualifications and Skills:

· Creative thinking skills to continuously plan unique events

· Budgeting skills to control activity costs

· Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once

· Interpersonal skills to interact positively with other staff members and activity participants

· Computer skills to use email, word processing, record keeping and spreadsheet software

· Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles before and during activities

· Written communication skills to compile participant surveys and activity reports

· Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid