Evergreen Court - Activities Director
About The Position
At Evergreen Court, a Transforming Age community, we consistently demonstrate to our residents and staff our commitment to one another, with the highest quality of care and respect. We deliver on that quality by providing the best Team Member experience possible! We offer great pay, work/life balance, and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Retirement, Generous Paid Time Off, as well as other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/evergreencourt/ , and find your happy place here! We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and highly organized Activities Director to lead and manage our Lifestyles Services program in a senior living community. This position plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by developing engaging, meaningful, and person-centered activities that support physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being. If you are creative, organized, and passionate about serving seniors, we would love to meet you. We are looking for someone available either Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday. This is a full-time position paying $24.00 - $27.00 DOE. The Activities Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive activities program that meets the needs and interests of our residents. This role ensures compliance with community standards, budget expectations, and regulatory requirements while fostering a vibrant and engaging community culture.
Requirements
- Experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or related field preferred
- Previous activities, recreation, or program coordination experience required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative, energetic, and compassionate personality
- Ability to lead groups and engage seniors with varying cognitive and physical abilities
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written in English) and the ability to work with staff and external constituents.
- First Aid and/or CPR training may be required in certain state/local jurisdictions.
- WA State Food Handler's Card or be willing to obtain.
- Completion of a DSHS background/fingerprint screen.
- TB 2-step test also required per state/local guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Has a genuine passion for working with seniors
- Can create meaningful engagement for residents with diverse abilities
- Is proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented
- Can balance creativity with structure and regulatory compliance
- Brings warmth, positivity, and leadership to our community
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a creative and varied monthly activities calendar
- Plan and coordinate weekday, weekend, and evening events
- Organize presentations, workshops, interest groups, outings, and special events
- Recruit and coordinate speakers, entertainers, and volunteers
- Ensure programs reflect residents’ abilities, interests, and needs
- Encourage participation in wellness, intellectual, recreational, and spiritual activities
- Welcome and assist new residents with community adjustment
- Conduct resident interviews to identify interests and preferences
- Promote social involvement through outings such as shopping, dining, scenic drives, cultural events, parks, and community activities
- Observe and document resident attendance, mood, and behavior
- Report any unusual changes or concerns to the Executive Director or Resident Care Director
- Manage daily operations of the Activities Department
- Oversee after-hours classes, meetings, and special events
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance
- Maintain budget compliance (labor and expenses)
- Track and coordinate volunteer hours
- Collaborate with leadership and care teams to enhance resident experience
- Drive community vehicle for outings and appointments when needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits (if applicable)
- Paid time off
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
