Therapeutic Events Coordinator
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Job Location:
Framingham, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 27
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Pay Rate: $25-$27/hour
The Therapeutic Events Coordinator is responsible for planning organizing and participating in engaging recreational events sponsored by the Friendship Project (Advocates volunteer program) and the Autism Welcoming Center located at the Natick Mall. These inclusive events serve autistic children and their families as well as adults with developmental disabilities autism brain injuries and mental health challenges fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Minimum Education Required
Additional Shift Details
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist families visiting the Autism Welcoming Center at the Natick Mall ensuring a warm inclusive and positive experience for all.
- Develop organize and lead engaging sensory activities for children of the Autism Alliance and their families.
- Collaborate with the Friendship Project team to plan and deliver meaningful and enjoyable social and recreational events.
- Coordinate and schedule events at the Autism Welcoming Center and at community venues.
- Create accessible registration forms and communicate event details effectively with volunteer coordinators.
- Attend all events to support participants foster engagement and ensure seamless event operations.
- Manage event setup and breakdown to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.
- Monitor participation and event data sharing insights with supervisors to support ongoing program improvement.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors participants and caregivers/families regarding planning programming scheduling and any individual concerns.
- Treat all families with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
- Demonstrate awareness of how multicultural values and beliefs impact workplace behavior communication teamwork service delivery and organizational success.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures in performing job duties.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- 2 years experience working with individuals with autism and/or mental health challenges and their families
- High School Diploma or GED acceptable with the approval of Senior Vice president.
- Personal family experience with autism may substitute for some educational requirements.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Valid Drivers license and willingness to travel throughout service area.
- Must be able to flex working hours to meet the needs of the programs this will include evenings weekends and school vacations.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Advocates is committed to helping people with autism, brain injuries, mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, or substance use issues live healthy, happy lives in the community.
