Activities Aide

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

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