Activities Director

Unique Homes & Lumber • Collinsville, IL

2d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Activities Director develops and implements programs that are meaningful to residents, enhancing their lives and supporting their active-aging lifestyle expectations. The role manages all aspects of the community Activities program, including event planning, resident engagement, transportation operations, and supervision of activity assistants, volunteers, and drivers where applicable. The position also contributes to community growth through sales activities, public relations, and management of departmental needs within budget.

Requirements

• Able to clearly present information verbally and communicate accurately with the necessary level of detail, including under stressful or demanding conditions.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and team orientation in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Solid performance management skills, including communicating expectations, documenting performance conversations and issues, coaching, and completing performance management expectations as guided by the company.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions intended to achieve company expectations and community goals.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use technology, including computers, iPad/tablets, word-processing programs, internet access, email, and social media.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet and comply with Company motor vehicle policy standards.
• Position requires driving responsibilities and may involve use of a company-provided or personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that reflect residents’ interests and enhance their lives.
• Manage and supervise activity assistants, volunteers, and drivers where applicable.
• Manage the monthly event calendar and Activities-related move-in actions for residents using software.
• Research, evaluate, approve, develop, and modify community events and programs according to resident interests.
• Prepare and publish an engaging monthly program calendar by the 15th of each month using software.
• Manage all aspects of the Activities program.
• Engage and motivate residents to encourage program participation.
• Participate in sales activities to contribute to community growth.
• Support community public relations, including working with corporate public relations and preparing local positive publicity stories.
• Manage departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Serve regularly as the community’s manager-on-duty.
• Determine and manage resident transportation operations, including scheduling outside events and making related operational decisions.
• Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations if required by the community.
• Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteers where applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
• Paid time off that accrues immediately for full-time staff.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.
• Short-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Long-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Accident insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) with match starting immediately upon hire for full-time staff.
• DailyPay advanced-pay product for all staff.
• Discounted meals while working for all staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed