Activities Director

Silverado•Berkeley, CA

16h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join Silverado Berkeley, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. We’re hiring a Director of Resident Engagement (Activities Director) – a creative and compassionate leader who designs meaningful programs that enrich the lives of residents and foster joy, connection, and purpose. Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader! You’re a dynamic program coordinator with a heart for seniors and a passion for engagement. You thrive in collaborative environments, lead with empathy, and bring energy and innovation to every activity you plan. What You’ll Be Doing: Plan, coordinate, and implement daily resident engagement programs that meet the diverse needs and interests of residents Supervise engagement team members and volunteers to ensure high-quality programming Collaborate with other departments to integrate activities into overall care plans Support and assist in the care of community pets, including dogs, cats, and birds Promote Silverado’s mission and programs to civic and memory care-related groups May be required to work outside of regular hours depending on business needs

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program for older adults
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including coaching, team building, and performance management
High school diploma or equivalent required
Comfortable working in an environment with pets
Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
Reliable transportation to meet attendance and outreach needs

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementias is highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement daily resident engagement programs that meet the diverse needs and interests of residents
Supervise engagement team members and volunteers to ensure high-quality programming
Collaborate with other departments to integrate activities into overall care plans
Support and assist in the care of community pets, including dogs, cats, and birds
Promote Silverado’s mission and programs to civic and memory care-related groups
May be required to work outside of regular hours depending on business needs