Director Entertainment & Programming

Silver Glen Senior Living • South Elgin, IL

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About The Position

The Director of Entertainment & Programming oversees the development and execution of engaging activities and events tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. The role coordinates with other departments to integrate programs into the community experience, manages programming professionals, and fosters partnerships with external organizations. The Director uses creativity and strategic planning to develop innovative programs that enhance resident satisfaction and community involvement.

The position provides strategic direction for adult-centric, relevant, elevated, and purposeful programming that addresses residents’ physical, social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and leisure needs. It determines residents’ preferences, talents, and needs; tracks participation and adjusts events; evaluates program quality and content; stays informed about active-aging and generational trends; develops signature programming and events; and encourages resident participation through positive relationships and personalized interactions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License; a Class E Chauffeur’s License is required in some states.
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and implementing activities and events and organizing groups.
• Knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Experience supervising or directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for programming that addresses residents’ physical, social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and leisure needs.
• Determine residents’ programming preferences, talents, and needs.
• Track resident participation and adjust calendar events accordingly.
• Evaluate programs to ensure their quality and content fit residents’ needs.
• Stay up to date on active-aging and generational trends to enhance community programming.
• Develop signature programming and events to enhance residents’ living experience.
• Encourage residents to engage in programming through positive relationships and personalized interactions.
• Coordinate with departments to integrate programs into the overall community experience.
• Manage programming professionals and foster partnerships with external organizations.

Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options.
• All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in a 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Daily Pay.
• Discounts through Perk Spot.

What This Job Offers

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