Life Enrichment/Event Planning Director - Senior Living

LIFE ENRICHMENT/EVENT PLANNING DIRECTOR - SENIOR LIVING

We are certified as a Great Place to Work for the 5th year in a row and ranked #3 in the U.S. for Best Workplaces in Aging Services by Fortune Magazine!

See Why…

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with guaranteed company match!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Flex Holidays, and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• $2,000 per year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees and robust Talent Development Program – we help you accelerate your career!
• Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a discount on your benefit premiums!
• Employee Meal Program! We prepare delicious meals for you daily!
• Great workplace culture – we have fun doing what we love!
• Beautiful work environment
• Onsite Employee Gym & MORE

Compensation: $86,000 to $90,000 plus a 15% bonus potential!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Activities Director is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of residents. Promotes STAR Core Values and demonstrates strong communication, organization and hospitality skills.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Leadership

• Selects, trains, supervises, and disciplines all Activities and Fitness personnel
• Management and oversight of the Wellness & Fitness department
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, provides exceptional customer service.
• Hires, educates, coaches activity and fitness staff and responsible for performance management.
• Creative and Energetic Leader to pilot interesting and new programs to enhance resident lives and encourage social relations
• Support human resources functions, including processing timecards, coordinating payroll and assisting with employee relations matters to ensure compliance and positive workplace culture.
• Develop, manage and track departmental budgets; analyze financial data to support strategic decisions-making and cost controls. Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPI) to support departmental goals and operational budget
• Prepare and manage administrative reports and documentation: monthly Manager’s Report, monthly variance report and timely expense reporting

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Event Planning

• Working closely with the Resident Activities Committee, the Director develops, organizes, and coordinates all activities for the residents including group trips, speaker engagements, performers, exercise programs, classes, movies, happy hours, and many other seasonal special events.
• Manage all aspects of monthly activity calendars including publicity/advertising, menu development, logistics, budget tracking and subcontractors as appropriate.
• Working closely with the Resident Council, the Director coordinates and assists the numerous resident committees. Serves as management’s representative on many Resident committees, including Activities, AV, Newsletter, Excursions, Library, Special Events, and Movies Committees.
• Manages meeting space and prepares function/event forms.
• Responsible for set up of sound and recording equipment throughout campus
• Develops, writes, and implements policies and procedures in accordance with Community Standards.
• Responsible for detailed planning, coordinating and collaborating with internal departments to achieve high resident satisfaction with Community events/parties.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with challenging customers

Public Relations

• Manages communications to the residents, including newsletters, the in-house TV channel, the activities section of the portal, and numerous flyers.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a social, recreational, event planning profession within the last five years.
• Technical knowledge of entertainment and presentation equipment
• Management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service/hospitality skills and a passion for working with the elderly.
• Mastery of Microsoft Publisher required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work with others in setting up for events, including lifting, stooping, stretching, and using a step-stool. Must be able to complete small set-ups; must be able to assist residents physically in boarding the bus, sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs; when lifting over 35 lbs, you are required to ask for assistance. Occasionally push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 200 lbs.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE REATA GLEN:

Reata Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

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