Activity Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for activity director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance regarding special education and related services to school personnel and parent in accordance with local, state, and federal needs and regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with finance operations and management
• Experience working with USAID grants and cooperative agreements
• Experience as an Activities Director in a Skilled Nursing Facility and/ or long term care preferred
• Experience developing M&E plans for HIV/AIDS programs highly preferred
• Confident working within multi-sectoral programs to ensure a cohesive, unified approach
• Experience with nutrition program design, planning, implementation, and operations research
• Capable of maintaining overall focus on program quality, strategy, and impact while also closely monitoring project details and adapting management procedures as necessary
• Strong commitment to proactive personnel management and high level of social/emotional intelligence

I would like to submit my application for the activity director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for monitoring oversight of all meal-host-sites as required for federal and state program compliance to assure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations; build relationships with community partners and serve as contact for partners, vendors, suppliers, staff.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Grant writing and administration experience and fiscal management desirable
• Experience in office management and management information systems operations with an understanding of assessment and research methods
• Social media experience desirable
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and electronic mail
• Provide primary oversight and in-country leadership for all administrative, operational and financial activities, including contract administration, finance, human resources, procurement, subcontracting, grant management, legal, security, space management, inventory, information technology, and office equipment and supplies
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis
• Ensure the financial and administrative integrity of all business transactions
• Develop and institute procedures for logistical support of all project activities (local and international travel, procurement, management of office premises

I would like to submit my application for the activity director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for systemic approach to ensure compliance to HR policies as required by federal, state and Marriott International regulations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of industry-standard course management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, etc)
• Certified Dementia Practitioner and Therapeutic Recreation experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in supporting program technical staff to ensure resources are used efficiently and accurately account for expenditure
• Activity Director Certificate
• Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of development and monitoring of both output and outcome indicators
• Excellent English language report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules and regulations

In response to your job posting for activity director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for continuous consultation while ensuring adherence with all federal and state regulations and compliance requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated task management capabilities
• Experience in management on USG-funded projects
• Demonstrated experience providing national and regional-level technical assistance to government ministries and education offices
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing in-service teacher training activities
• Fluency in English and Tagalog
• Related experience to include community organizing and partnership building
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to lifelong learning, civic engagement, service, and partnership building
• Excellent communication to include written communication, group facilitation, and program presentation

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the activity director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance for DTO and staff regarding competency, processes, documentation, charges, time logs, education, and onboarding in accordance with professional, federal, state regulations and standards.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Lead in the development and coordination of (operational, finance) training to field personnel
• Oversee finance and operations officers in correct use of the financial system and accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial reports and cash projections
• Conducts risk analysis, initiates improvements, reviews non-pricing risk factors such as conflict of interest, and develops solutions
• Oversee the issuance of RFQs for local procurements, receive and analyze bids, and assist in negotiating final agreements with the vendor selected in accordance with input from home office
• Issue purchase orders or subcontract/grant agreements, depending on nature of the procurement
• Ensure the proper inventory control and recording of procurements
• Ensure adherence to local laws and policies such as those related to procurement, labor, and taxes
• Oversee and monitor opening, closing, and management of bank accounts