Activities Coordinator
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Rotational days/weekendsEnvironmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Are you energetic organized and passionate about creating engaging experiences for others Were looking for aPer Diem Activities & Events Coordinatorto help plan and lead meaningful programs that bring people together in our flagship Austin clinic. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys interacting with participants thinking creatively and ensuring every activity is welcoming well-organized and enjoyable.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and enjoy making a positive impact through engaging events and activities wed love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Activities & Events Coordinator is responsible for planning organizing facilitating and evaluating a variety of participant activities recreational programs and special events. This role is actively involved in every stage of programmingfrom preparation and setup to leading activities and post-event cleanup.
Success in this position requires creativity flexibility strong organizational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with participants while delivering exceptional experiences.
What Youll Do
- Plan organize and facilitate engaging participant activities events and special programs
- Lead and actively participate in activities encouraging involvement and creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Prepare activity materials supplies schedules and event spaces in advance
- Set up and break down activity spaces while ensuring all materials are organized and available
- Coordinate day-of event logistics and provide hands-on support throughout activities
- Track attendance participation and maintain accurate activity documentation
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering or organizing program supplies
- Communicate professionally with participants staff and other stakeholders
- Provide administrative support including filing scanning copying data entry and correspondence as needed
- Maintain confidentiality professionalism and a participant-centered approach
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in activities coordination recreation event support customer service or a related field preferred
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Creative proactive and able to think on your feet
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer systems
- Professional dependable and committed to maintaining confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience planning or leading group activities recreation programs or events
- Experience working with diverse populations in an inclusive and respectful manner
- Familiarity with scheduling systems attendance tracking or inventory management
- Comfortable engaging directly with participants and leading hands-on activities
Core Competencies
Were looking for someone who is:
- Organized and dependable
- Friendly approachable and engaging
- Creative and resourceful
- Adaptable in a changing environment
- Service-oriented with a positive attitude
- A strong planner with excellent follow-through
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively
- Comfortable working in a participant-focused environment
Work Schedule
This is aper diemposition with hours scheduled based on operational needs. Evening weekend and holiday availability may be required to support activities events and participant programming.
Work Environment
This position combines behind-the-scenes planning with active participant engagement. The Activities Coordinator should enjoy working with people creating memorable experiences and ensuring activities run smoothly from start to finish. The role requires standing walking setting up equipment and materials and moving throughout activity spaces as needed.
Why Join Us
As an Activities & Events Coordinator youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating experiences that foster engagement connection and enjoyment for participants. If you enjoy planning events interacting with people and bringing energy and organization to every program wed love to welcome you to our team.
Apply today and help create experiences that make every day more engaging and memorable.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Electron microscopes reveal hidden wonders that are smaller than the human eye can see. They fire electrons and create images, magnifying micrometer and nanometer structures by up to ten million times, providing a spectacular level of detail, even allowing researchers to view single a ... View more