Overview
To facilitate the conceptualization and development of the physical centre, and to work with residents and community partners to co-create, plan, and conduct ground-up activities. The person should also encourage residents to participate in suitable programs and oversee the general operations at the centre.
Partner with residents and community stakeholders to co-create and organize activities and interest groups in a physical space in Queenstown.
- Engage residents and volunteers to co-create, plan, and conduct activities and interest groups.
- Encourage and support residents to self-run activities and interest groups.
- Partner with local community leader(s) and stakeholders to organize programs and services.
- Develop a feedback mechanism to gather feedback on activities conducted and to better understand the residents.
Encourage and facilitate residents participation in suitable activities and programs.
- Encourage and direct residents to participate in suitable health and social activities (e.g., exercise, volunteerism, interest groups) and events at the Queenstown site and in the community.
Facilitate the development of the physical space and oversee general operations.
- Oversee the general operations of the physical space and support logistics and budgeting matters.
- Record attendance and other data for the evaluation of activities conducted at the site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology), with prior experience in related areas such as social care services, aged care services, and/or community engagement.
- At least 2-3 years of working experience.
- Ability to work independently, be adaptable, analytical, and a good team player.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with partners and older adults in the community.
- Good organizational, time management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in multiple languages and dialects are preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new IT systems.
