Director of Community Life

United Methodist Communities • Collingswood, NJ

2d • $58,154 - $65,424 • Onsite

About The Position

Collingswood Manor, a United Methodist Communities (UMC) community in Collingswood, New Jersey, is hiring a full-time Director of Community Life. The role leads the planning and delivery of resident programs, events, and activities for a community serving people in assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Programming should reflect residents’ interests, preferences, needs, and abilities, and support joy, connection, and purpose.

The Director supervises and supports Community Life team members, builds relationships with residents, families, community organizations, and external resources, and manages departmental operations such as budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and resource allocation. The role also ensures programs, services, and documentation comply with applicable regulations, policies, and community standards. Resident engagement work includes facilitating Resident Council meetings and preparing community communications, calendars, newsletters, and promotional materials. The Director maintains assessments, records, schedules, and reports.

The position pays $58,154–$65,424 per year, based on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Applicants must be able to produce a negative drug test and may be subject to a background check. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations during recruitment and employment upon request.

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.
• Must be able to produce a negative drug test.

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 residents’ 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life and voluntary life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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