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Activities & Volunteer Coord.

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $23.70 - $29.70
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Holiday pay
Flexible pay options
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sunrise Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living services, renowned for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through compassionate care and meaningful engagement. With locations across multiple regions, Sunrise Senior Living delivers a range of housing options and personalized services tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The company embodies a philosophy that believes meaningful work starts with purpose, fostering a supportive environment for both residents and team members.

The Activities & Volunteer Coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living plays a vital role in championing resident engagement and well-being. This role is designed for someone passionate about creating connections and enriching the lives of seniors through purposeful activities and volunteer involvement. The coordinator leads resident engagement initiatives, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs, ensuring residents and their families receive exceptional care focus that promotes satisfaction and quality of life.

This position requires overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident-centered programs and events, including activities that stimulate wellness and social interaction across all neighborhoods, even those specializing in memory care. The coordinator supervises a team that may include volunteers, concierge staff, and other team members, while also managing recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention efforts for volunteers. Tracking participation and engagement metrics is essential to continuously enhance programming effectiveness.

Additionally, the coordinator manages various operational aspects such as engagement documentation, event calendars, reporting, and the use of technology platforms. They play a leadership role in concierge services, delivering exemplary experiences for residents, families, and visitors. The position also involves collaborating with sales and resident care departments to coordinate move-ins and maintain ongoing resident engagement. Ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and company quality standards is a critical component of this role.

Ideal candidates possess at least two years of leadership or supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management. They demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, along with event planning capabilities, and have experience with volunteer engagement technology and reporting. The ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment in fast-paced environments is essential. A passion for creating meaningful and impactful resident experiences is at the heart of this opportunity. A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the location or specific duties.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $23.70 to $29.70 per hour, reflecting the significance and responsibility of the position within the Sunrise Senior Living community. Joining Sunrise means being part of a team committed to making a positive difference every day, with a supportive workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, retirement savings options, employee assistance and discount programs, paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, flexible pay options like myFlexPay, and tuition reimbursement. Bonuses may also be available based on eligibility and performance. Sunrise Senior Living is proud to be recognized as a certified Great Place to Work, highlighting its dedication to employee satisfaction and well-being.

For those seeking a fulfilling career that positively impacts seniors' lives while offering a rich package of benefits and growth opportunities, the Activities & Volunteer Coordinator position at Sunrise Senior Living is an excellent choice. Join this passionate team and help create moments of joy and connection that truly make a difference.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of supervisory experience in relevant fields
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in event planning and volunteer coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Familiarity with volunteer management systems
  • Valid driver’s license if required
  • Commitment to resident-centered care and engagement

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years leadership or supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills
  • Experience with volunteer engagement technology and reporting preferred
  • Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for creating meaningful resident experiences
  • Valid driver’s license if required

Job Duties

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events
  • Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care
  • Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers
  • Build community partnerships
  • Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming
  • Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms
  • Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors
  • Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning
  • Partner with sales and resident care on move-ins and ongoing engagement
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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