Activities Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
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uniforms
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Discovery Management Group is a prominent entity within the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, recognized as a leader in the senior living industry in the United States. As one of the two largest senior living operators in the country, Discovery Management Group is dedicated to managing and enhancing senior living communities nationwide. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and personalized lifestyles for its residents. Serving over 6,500 residents across multiple communities, Discovery Management Group focuses on creating environments that support the well-being, dignity, and independence of older adults. Their approach combines top-tier management practices with lifestyle customization, ensuring each community and its residents receive tailored care and attention.

The company offers a range of rewarding career opportunities with competitive wages and benefits designed to support their employees' personal and professional growth. Employees benefit from access to wages before payday, flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options, paid time off and holidays for full-time workers, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, they offer a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid training, opportunities for advancement, meals and uniforms, and an Employee Assistance Program. These benefits reflect Discovery Management Group's commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

The community is actively seeking an Activities and Events Coordinator to join their team. This role is essential in enhancing the quality of life for residents by developing, planning, and overseeing a variety of engaging activities and events. The coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring that residents have access to programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities within the community. The position involves attending and coordinating community functions, managing event logistics from setup to breakdown, and maintaining an organized calendar of events. Flexibility is crucial as the role requires working evenings and alternating weekends to support planned activities.

This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of older adults. The Activities and Events Coordinator must be proficient in communication, creativity, and organization. The role also demands strong interpersonal skills to motivate and encourage senior residents, along with proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Overall, this career opportunity at Discovery Management Group offers a meaningful and fulfilling path for those dedicated to senior care and community engagement, with excellent prospects for professional development within a leading senior living management company.

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
  • One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
  • Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to encourage and motivate older adults
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated creative ability
  • Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
  • One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
  • Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to encourage and motivate older adults
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated creative ability
  • Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building

Job Duties

  • Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities
  • Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for residents
  • Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event
  • Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and every other weekend for planned activity events

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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