Summer
Fall
To apply for this job email your details to management@alicespringsrvpark.com
Job Description
Alice Springs RV Park & Resort is a serene destination nestled in between Grand Rapids and Lansing, and provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We offer a range of activities and events within a family friendly environment for our guests to unwind and reconnect with the great outdoors. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Activities Director to join our team and help create memorable experiences for our guests. This would be an ideal role for a student seeking or has acquired a degree in hospitality!
Job Description:
As an Activities Director at Alice Springs, you will be the central figure in orchestrating exceptional events. Your enthusiasm, hospitable, and adaptable nature will significantly influence the success of events hosted here. You will be instrumental in creating a seamless experience for our guests, ensuring that every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations
Key Responsibilities
Fine-Tuning Pre-Planned Events: Many of our events have already been outlined for the season. The Activities Director will need to review and refine the existing activities for our events, ensuring alignment with the campground’s goals and objectives. This includes adjusting schedules, budgets, and vendor contracts as needed.
Vendor Management: Liaise with vendors (including food trucks, entertainers, and equipment suppliers) to finalize agreements and confirm services. Ensure all vendors are aware of the event details and their roles.
Staff Scheduling and Coordination: Oversee the scheduling of campground staff and volunteers for each event, ensuring adequate coverage and skill sets are available.
Budget Management: Monitor and control event budgets, making adjustments as necessary to stay within allocated funds while achieving the desired outcomes.
Onsite Execution: Lead the execution of each event on the day(s) of the even with enthusiasm, ensuring all elements come together seamlessly. Be prepared to address any issues or emergencies that arise.
Collaboration with Marketing Team: Work closely with the marketing team to align event themes and activities with the overall branding and marketing strategies of the campground. This involves leveraging marketing insights to enhance event promotion, ensuring that events are marketed effectively across all channels to attract a wider audience. Additionally, collaborate on creating engaging content for social media, email newsletters, and other marketing materials that highlight the unique aspects of each event, thereby driving attendance and participation.
Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of each event’s performance, gathering feedback from clients, guests, and staff. Use this feedback to identify areas for improvement and contribute to the planning of future events.
Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in event coordination. Apply new insights to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of future events.
This role requires a very high degree of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The Activites Director will play a crucial role in ensuring that each event at the campground is executed flawlessly, contributing to a positive experience for all involved.
This position requires a minimum of 22 hours/week and comes with a full-hookup RV site (electricity included), plus additional perks! Extra hours worked will be compensated at an hourly rate commensurate with your experience level.
***Please note: you must have your own RV to stay in onsite to be a workamper with us.
If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to management@alicespringsrvpark.com. We hope to hear from you!
To apply for this job email your details to management@alicespringsrvpark.com