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CantaMia at Estrella is an active adult 55+ community located within the master-planned community of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona. The community has a distinct approach to stay in tune with nature and encourages healthy connections between residents and the environment, and is surrounded by the scenic north and south lakes of Estrella and miles of walking trails.

The central hub of activity is the 29,000 square-foot Village Center. This spectacular facility boasts a large, state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics studio that offers classes such as yoga, low-impact aerobics, and Zumba. Residents also enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, as well as separate locker rooms with steam rooms. The Village Center also features a learning center, demonstration and teaching kitchen, Cafe, library, computers, and a variety of multi-purpose rooms. Outside, residents can soak up the sun on the spacious sun deck that surrounds the resort-style pool or play a friendly game of pickleball, bocce ball or tennis.

Position Summary:

Primary responsibilities are centered on strategic planning and marketing of all resident programs within an HOA Community. This involves big picture thinking backed by a focus on the tactical aspect of planning events and activities such as: Recreational, social, travel, cultural, educational and entertainment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Community Manager to identify, coordinate and market all community events, programs and services.
• Oversee support staff and facilitators to ensure facilities, events, classes and customer service meets the needs of the residents.
• Develop an active volunteer program among residents, solicit input and involvement from residents to stimulate awareness and participation.
• Work with residents to assist in the establishment of chartered clubs.
• Secure all entertainment, food, decorations, and items necessary to carry out events.
• Send out Eblasts for Lifestyle, Fitness, Clubs, Groups & Classes as needed
• Oversee the monthly calendars for submittal and to print
• Work with local businesses to create partnerships for sponsorship opportunities
• Work with Café Supervisor and staff to create and facilitate Lifestyle events in the Café/Bar areas including responsibility for all aspects of marketing special events in the Café (Happy Hours, Reservation Dinners, Theme Events, Menu/Drink Specials, Easel and Table Top Marketing etc.)
• Oversee the New Resident Orientation.
• Attend Board, club and committee meetings.
• Assess overall success of events through focus groups and evaluations and Social Committee.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• Ability to design and coordinate programs that enrich the quality of life and enhance the vibrancy and overall experience of living within an HOA Community.
• Effective and dynamic public speaking skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills paired with high energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.
• Computer proficiency with respect to Microsoft Office Suite, database software, internet and website portals, point of sale system, registration processes, policies and procedures, equipment, material and products, etc.
• Ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to interact and work positively and effectively with staff, volunteers and board members at all levels.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions, changes and delays while remaining focused.
• Ability to problem solve exercising good judgment and decision making.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to change.

• Position involves sitting, standing, and movement throughout the day.
• Must be able to set up and break down events as needed.
• Utilizing a computer in an office setting.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.