Celebrations Coordinator/Activities

Arvum Senior Living is a prominent organization that manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across eight states, encompassing over 2,000 units along the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions. The company is deeply committed to its Pillars of Excellence, which focus on creating purpose-driven environments that support seniors with compassion and care. Arvum Senior Living is renowned for fostering a strong, positive culture where team members find meaningful work, continuous learning opportunities, and professional growth. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® from 2022 through 2026, Arvum offers its employees a rewarding and enriching career path with ongoing development programs designed to enhance their skills and career progression. The company’s dedication to the wellbeing of its residents and staff is evident in its supportive management and community-centered approach.

The opportunity at Arvum Senior Living is for a Celebrations Activities Coordinator position specifically designed for the Memory Care community. This individual plays a vital role in developing, planning, and coordinating lifestyle programs that elevate residents’ health, wellbeing, engagement, and personal growth. The role requires the coordination of a broad spectrum of activities, including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities tailored for residents living with memory care needs. Reporting to the Director of Celebrations, the Coordinator is responsible for scheduling a variety of dementia-appropriate activities and life skills programs, ensuring they align with residents’ interests and promote meaningful engagement. Key responsibilities include organizing holiday and special event programming, recruiting and coordinating volunteers and service groups, and maintaining effective communication with residents’ families and external organizations.

The Coordinator oversees the preparation and distribution of event calendars, ensuring activities are fully communicated and implemented throughout the community. They actively engage residents by advising and motivating participation in individual and group activities, and they maintain records related to resident satisfaction and participation metrics. This role not only demands creativity and strong interpersonal skills but also requires compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to assisted living facilities. The job involves maintaining a public relations program to support activities and community relations, ensuring a vibrant and connected senior living environment.

Working in a climate-controlled indoor environment, the position includes physical activity such as standing, walking, and conducting low-impact aerobic exercises. Candidates must be capable of lifting and moving up to 60-70 pounds occasionally and be on their feet for extended periods. The role requires competencies in communicating with residents, volunteers, and families, as well as coordinating multifaceted activities that enhance quality of life. Arvum Senior Living offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match. This position is an excellent fit for individuals with a passion for senior care, particularly those with backgrounds in recreation, education, social work, or gerontology who are eager to contribute meaningfully to memory care programming and resident engagement.