Lifestyle Director

Community Association Manager Services (CAMS) is a leading management company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within active adult communities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, CAMS specializes in providing comprehensive management services that cater specifically to the unique needs of residents aged 55 and older. With a commitment to fostering vibrant, engaging, and supportive living environments, CAMS supports community associations through expert management, innovative programming, and responsive customer service. CAMS plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and value of the communities it serves, ensuring that every resident experiences a fulfilling lifestyle within a safe and well-managed setting.

The Lifestyle Director position is a cornerstone role within one of CAMS' active adult communities in Durham, NC. This full-time role, operating mainly from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with additional evening, weekend, and holiday commitments, is essential to creating an engaging and dynamic community atmosphere. The Lifestyle Director acts as the "activities face" of the management team, spearheading life-enrichment programs that cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities. The individual in this role must be exceptionally self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting daily deadlines.

This role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the community's management team, board of directors, developer and builder staff, and most importantly, the homeowners. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of professional experience in lifestyle program management, with added preference for candidates with specific experience in 55+ community programming. As the leader responsible for community engagement, the Lifestyle Director plans, coordinates, and executes a broad spectrum of events, activities, fitness programs, and social gatherings designed to enhance residents' quality of life at every stage of adulthood.

The Lifestyle Director also oversees communication efforts for the community, ensuring residents are well-informed through newsletters, websites, and other channels. Managing program budgets, recruiting and organizing volunteers, building partnerships with local businesses, and maintaining facility scheduling are also vital components of the role. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the timing of community events, which often occur during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Lifestyle Director needs to be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors and must be physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling moderate lifting tasks.

Compensation for the Lifestyle Director ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, based on relevant experience. The CAMS compensation package offers a comprehensive array of benefits, including paid time off, company holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k), life insurance, employee assistance programs, and referral bonuses. This role offers a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, organized, and community-driven professional to make a meaningful impact in an active adult community where engagement and enrichment are a way of life.