Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403b matching
Paid Time Off
gym access
Personal training sessions
Job Description
Baptist Senior Family is a renowned senior living community located in Pittsburgh, known for providing exceptional care and engaging living experiences for older adults. As a mission-driven organization, Baptist Senior Family is committed to uplifting lives by fostering a positive and supportive environment where residents feel valued and connected. The community is recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Elite Facility and boasts a 5-star rating, reflecting its dedication to excellence in senior care and resident satisfaction. With convenient access in Scott Township, including free parking and a PAT bus stop at the entrance, Baptist Senior Family offers a welcoming and accessible location for residents, visitors, and staff alike.
The Event Planner role at Baptist Senior Family is a full-time position that perfectly blends creativity, relationship-building, and event management to enhance the lives of independent living residents. This role is pivotal in designing and orchestrating a diverse calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs that align with the community's Culture of Wellness. The Event Planner is responsible for organizing signature events such as elegant holiday celebrations, resident outings, clubs, and large-scale community programs by managing all aspects including entertainment, catering, décor, transportation, vendors, and event logistics.
In this role, the Event Planner collaborates closely with residents, resident committees, community organizations, and local businesses to create programming that reflects resident interests and fosters meaningful connections within the community. Effective communication is key, as the planner promotes events through monthly calendars, community engagement apps, flyers, and emails to keep residents informed and excited about upcoming activities. Financial stewardship is also critical, involving management of event budgets, ticketing, registrations, billing, and reporting to ensure events are executed efficiently and responsibly.
Measuring success through resident participation and feedback allows the Event Planner to continuously innovate and improve programming, ensuring that every event enhances the resident experience. The position requires fostering an engaging and welcoming environment by providing outstanding customer service and collaborating with other departments such as Wellness, Dining, EVS, and Transportation to exceed resident expectations. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive benefits that start on day one, including health, dental, vision coverage, 403(b) matching, paid time off, and wellness extras like free access to gym and pool facilities plus personal training sessions.
Working at Baptist Senior Family means being part of a positive and supportive workplace that values creativity, innovation, and a passion for making a difference. The community embraces diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a respectful environment free from discrimination. If you are motivated by creating meaningful, joy-filled experiences that promote community and lifelong engagement for seniors, the Event Planner role at Baptist Senior Family offers a fulfilling, rewarding career path with the chance to make a significant impact every day.
The Event Planner role at Baptist Senior Family is a full-time position that perfectly blends creativity, relationship-building, and event management to enhance the lives of independent living residents. This role is pivotal in designing and orchestrating a diverse calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs that align with the community's Culture of Wellness. The Event Planner is responsible for organizing signature events such as elegant holiday celebrations, resident outings, clubs, and large-scale community programs by managing all aspects including entertainment, catering, décor, transportation, vendors, and event logistics.
In this role, the Event Planner collaborates closely with residents, resident committees, community organizations, and local businesses to create programming that reflects resident interests and fosters meaningful connections within the community. Effective communication is key, as the planner promotes events through monthly calendars, community engagement apps, flyers, and emails to keep residents informed and excited about upcoming activities. Financial stewardship is also critical, involving management of event budgets, ticketing, registrations, billing, and reporting to ensure events are executed efficiently and responsibly.
Measuring success through resident participation and feedback allows the Event Planner to continuously innovate and improve programming, ensuring that every event enhances the resident experience. The position requires fostering an engaging and welcoming environment by providing outstanding customer service and collaborating with other departments such as Wellness, Dining, EVS, and Transportation to exceed resident expectations. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive benefits that start on day one, including health, dental, vision coverage, 403(b) matching, paid time off, and wellness extras like free access to gym and pool facilities plus personal training sessions.
Working at Baptist Senior Family means being part of a positive and supportive workplace that values creativity, innovation, and a passion for making a difference. The community embraces diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a respectful environment free from discrimination. If you are motivated by creating meaningful, joy-filled experiences that promote community and lifelong engagement for seniors, the Event Planner role at Baptist Senior Family offers a fulfilling, rewarding career path with the chance to make a significant impact every day.
Job Requirements
- minimum of 2-3 years of event planning experience
- exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
- strong communication relationship building and customer service skills
- proficiency with computers and digital communication platforms
- flexibility to work days evenings weekends and holidays
- self-motivated with ability to work independently in fast-paced resident-focused environment
Job Qualifications
- minimum of 2-3 years event planning experience in senior living community or related environment
- exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- strong communication relationship building and customer service skills
- proficiency with computers and digital communication platforms
- flexibility to work days evenings weekends and holidays
- self-motivated and able to work independently in fast paced environment
- bachelor's degree in hospitality event management recreation marketing or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of professional event planning experience preferred
- experience working with older adults senior living or healthcare community preferred
- experience creating promotional materials resident communications community engagement initiatives preferred
Job Duties
- plan coordinate and execute a diverse calendar of social cultural educational and recreational programs
- organize holiday celebrations large-scale community events resident outings clubs and special programs
- partner with residents resident committees community organizations local businesses and other stakeholders to develop engaging programming
- create and distribute monthly event calendar updates flyers emails and promotional materials
- manage event budgets ticketing transportation vendor relationships resident registrations billing and reporting
- track resident participation and satisfaction gather feedback and evaluate program effectiveness
- provide outstanding customer service and collaborate with onsite departments to ensure event success
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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