We are an all-volunteer non-profit group and our mission statement says it all!  If you would like to help, please join us.  Our meetings are held monthly, typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM. See below to confirm next meeting.
Your questions or comments are welcome.  Email us lyleactivitycenter@gmail.com
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The Lyle Activity Center is located on the corner of Highway 14 & Third Street.  
Main entrance is on Third Street near Klickitat Street - click here for Google Map location
 Position Available :  Activity Manager for the Lyle  Activity Center
Reports To: Old Lyle Elementary School Supporters (OLESS) Board
 
Summary:
The Activity Manager actively promotes the use of the Lyle Activity Center (LAC) and enables rentals to take place.  This is a contractor position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
The Activity Manager actively promotes the use of the Lyle Activity Center (LAC) and enables event rentals to take place.  Essential tasks to accomplish this include:
  • Communicates with members of the public making it easy and pleasant for them to use the Lyle Activity Center for events and activities.
  • Monitors newspapers, event calendars to identify potential renters for the LAC and reaches out to them.  Performs publicity aimed to encourage organizations and individuals to rent rooms at the LAC for specific events and activities. 
  • Creates a business relationship with potential renters.  Answers their questions about renting.  Schedules building use for events, meetings, etc with users.
  • Responds to emails sent to lyleactivitycenter@gmail.com or forwards emails to relevant board member if email does not relate to using the LAC.
  • Maintains the lyleactivitycenter.com web site including updating the linked Google calendar listing scheduled events. Posts information on upcoming meetings and events, photos of events and news items on the lyleactivitycenter.com when appropriate.
  • When applicable, assists renters by setting up on-line registration forms for their events at the LAC on the lyleactivitycenter.com web site. 
  • Collects rental fees and gives to the Treasurer.
  • Seeks guidance and approval from OLESS board when negotiating non-published rental rates.
  • Opens building or makes arrangement for opening it for events and ensuring building is locked and HVAC is turned off when event is over.
  • Maintains Lyle Activity Center Facebook page.
  • Interfaces with other LAC staff, Lyle School District groundskeeper and board members to communicate issues needing their attention or awareness.
  • Prepares grant requests when approved by the Board and works with board for finalizing the grant request. 
  • Prepares summary of usage for OLESS Board meetings.  Attends board meetings. 
Note: long term tenants will continue to be managed by the OLESS Board.

QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with public, other contractors, board members and volunteers both in person, on the phone and via email.
  • Be responsive to requests from public and the Board.
  • Ability to physically be at the LAC for events and meetings when needed.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, email and Facebook.
  • Ability to make phone calls throughout the Gorge area and have access to the internet.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
  • Maturity and resourcefulness to identify, communicate, address issues and follow up to ensure resolution.
 
EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT 
  • Most duties may be performed from the incumbent’s home or anywhere she or he has internet and phone access. 
  • Requires occasional trips to the LAC to meet with prospective renters and to open and close for events.  Note: the janitorial contractor and OLESS board members serve as back-up for this function however the Activity Manager is responsible for ensuring coverage. 
  • It is anticipated that the functions listed above will take approximately 1-3 hours per week.
 
COMPENSATION
  • Contractor will be paid a retainer of $300 per month. 
To apply send resume to lyleactivitycenter@gmail.com
call 360-608-5916 if you have questions
Next monthly meeting is Tuesday June 4 at 4:00 PM. All are welcome to come as we figure out how to best restore and maintain our building and greenspace with an all-volunteer group.

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