Director Entertainment & Programming

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care•St Louis, MO

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 design programs that enhance resident satisfaction and encourage community involvement. The position provides strategic direction for adult-centric, relevant, elevated, and purposeful programming addressing residents’ physical, social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and leisure needs. It identifies resident preferences, talents, and needs; monitors participation; evaluates program quality and fit; and develops signature programs and events. The Director also stays informed about active-aging and generational trends and encourages resident engagement through positive relationships and personalized interactions.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a minimum of 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; preferred but not required.
  • 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 meet 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 participate through positive relationships and personalized interactions.
  • Coordinate with other departments to integrate programs into the community experience.
  • Manage programming professionals and foster partnerships with external organizations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
  • 401(k) participation for all full-time and part-time team members.
  • Paid time off for all full-time and part-time team members.
  • Holiday pay for all full-time and part-time team members.
  • Daily Pay for all full-time and part-time team members.
  • Discounts through Perk Spot for all full-time and part-time team members.
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