Engage Life Coordinator

Atria Senior Living • Salem, OR

16h • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Engage Life Coordinator develops and implements programs that interest and delight residents, enhancing their lives and supporting their active aging lifestyle expectations. The role collaborates with residents to create customized opportunities, encourages social connection and participation, and may act as manager on duty as required. The coordinator also oversees the community’s activity calendar and spaces, supports events and public relations, manages departmental needs within budget, and supervises the community Driver position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One to two years of related experience coordinating, planning, and executing group activities and events.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Proficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Satisfactorily meet and comply with Company Motor Vehicle Policy standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and use of an iPad/tablet and other technology devices.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs and develop associated daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Create opportunities for residents to connect with one another, the community, their hobbies and interests, and the outside community.
• Teach and lead exercises and assist residents with proper use of fitness equipment.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs, paying special attention to residents who may be confined to their apartments.
• Welcome new residents, include them in activities, and introduce them to others with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Implement Company-designed programs as outlined.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule of events.
• Prepare and publish a creative monthly program calendar within Company timelines.
• Support Operations in achieving customer satisfaction scores that meet or exceed Company standards.
• Conduct community opening and closing procedures as scheduled.
• Act as manager on duty as required.
• Participate in community public relations, including coordinating with Support Center public relations and preparing local positive publicity stories.
• Coordinate departmental needs and goals within the specified budget.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach, develop, and performance-manage the community Driver, coordinating transportation schedules and outside events to meet resident needs.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and managing volunteers where applicable.
• Help plan parties, events, activities, seasonal and holiday decorations, birthday celebrations, and events honoring residents’ life events.
• Maintain clean and organized activity spaces and work areas.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Referral programs
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED