Director of Community Life

United Methodist Communities • Collingswood, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Community Life is a full-time leadership position at Collingswood Manor, a United Methodist Communities community serving residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The role leads programs, events, and activities designed around residents’ interests, preferences, needs, and abilities, and supervises the Community Life team. The director also manages departmental operations and ensures programs, services, and documentation comply with applicable regulations, policies, and community standards.

The position is based at 460 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. The annual salary is $58,154–$65,424, based on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Creative Arts Therapies, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field, or equivalent direct work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior healthcare environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Completion of an activities education program.
• Previous Director-level experience.
• Experience in therapeutic recreation, activities leadership, life enrichment, or program management in assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee resident programs, events, and activities that reflect resident interests, preferences, and needs.
• Supervise and support Community Life team members in delivering programs and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with residents, families, community organizations, and external resources to enhance programming opportunities.
• Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and resource allocation.
• Ensure Community Life programs, services, and documentation comply with applicable regulations, policies, and community standards.
• Facilitate resident engagement initiatives, including Resident Council meetings, community communications, calendars, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate assessments, records, schedules, and reports.
• Support programming that accommodates residents’ varying abilities and preferences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Group life and voluntary life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and online learning opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director