Event Planner - Senior Living - Durham, NC

Homestead Hills, located at 3250 Homestead Club Dr, Winston Salem, NC, is a distinguished luxury senior living community recognized as a Great Place to Work. The community is dedicated to creating an enriching and compassionate environment for its residents, emphasizing a "People First, Always" philosophy that guides every aspect of their operations. This philosophy nurtures meaningful interactions between staff and residents, fostering a community where respect, dignity, and compassion are central values. Homestead Hills is a leader in senior living, offering a vibrant and engaging lifestyle designed to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including those in independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

At Homestead Hills, the culture centers on growth, teamwork, and making a real difference in residents' lives. Employees are valued, their contributions celebrated, and opportunities for personal and professional growth are actively encouraged. Collaboration is key, with a dynamic team atmosphere that promotes open communication and the development of innovative programs and services. The community's commitment extends beyond just care, aiming to enrich the lives of seniors through thoughtfully planned activities that support their physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and social well-being.

The role of Event Planner/Social Director at Homestead Hills is a vital position designed to foster a vibrant community spirit by designing and leading a broad range of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events. This position is responsible for creating a Weller Life experience tailored to the diverse interests and needs of residents. The Social Director plays a key leadership role by empowering older adults to live life to the fullest, encouraging engagement, and facilitating opportunities for meaningful social connections.

The Event Planner/Social Director is tasked with planning, supervising, and implementing an extensive social calendar that includes themed events, educational sessions, cultural outings, spiritual opportunities, day trips, lectures, volunteer programs, and more. Programming is developed to reflect residents' varied interests through resident feedback, staff input, and interest questionnaires. These activities focus on the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. The Event Planner also maintains a resource network within the community to enhance programming options and collaborates widely with other staff to ensure excellent customer service for residents.

Additionally, this role coordinates marketing events in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring a cohesive approach to community outreach and engagement. The position requires leading events and activities seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, tracking participation, and ensuring resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing seniors' lives, innovative in creating engaging programs, and dedicated to fostering a community that embodies respect, safety, and well-being. Homestead Hills offers an outstanding opportunity to join a team committed to senior care excellence and community enrichment.