Engage Life Director

Atria Senior Living • Town of Brookhaven, NY

7d • $69,000 - $79,350

About The Position

The Engage Life Director develops and manages programs that reflect residents’ interests and support active aging. The role oversees the Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, drivers, and other Active Aging and Transportation personnel, and manages the community’s Engage Life program, resident discovery processes, event calendar, and transportation operations. The director also supports community growth, public relations, departmental budgets, and regular manager-on-duty coverage. Driving may be required depending on the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to clearly present information verbally and communicate necessary details accurately, including under stressful or demanding conditions.
• Positive attitude and team orientation in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Solid performance-management skills, including communicating expectations, documenting performance conversations and issues, coaching, and completing performance-management requirements.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to make decisions that support company expectations and community goals.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use computers, iPad/tablets, word-processing software, the internet, email, and social media.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet Atria motor vehicle policy standards.
• Must be able to meet the position’s driving responsibilities, using a company-provided or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful programs that enhance residents’ lives and meet active-aging expectations.
• Manage and supervise Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, and drivers where applicable.
• Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool, including Learn.Do.Try. surveys, the monthly event calendar, and Engage Life move-in actions for residents.
• Research, evaluate, approve, develop, and modify community events and programs based on resident interests and the 8 Dimensions of Engagement.
• Prepare and publish a creative monthly program calendar by the first of each month.
• Manage all aspects of the Engage Life program and motivate residents to participate.
• Contribute to community growth by participating in sales activities.
• Support community public relations, including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparing local positive-publicity stories.
• Manage departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Recruit, evaluate, approve, schedule, and supervise program leaders, entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals, and vendors.
• Manage Active Aging and Transportation personnel, including scheduling, assignments, direction, performance reviews, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Serve regularly as the community’s manager-on-duty.
• Manage resident transportation operations, including scheduling outside events and related operational decisions.
• Drive a company vehicle to social and other destinations if required by the community.
• Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteers where applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees, depending on classification and location
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities
• Advancement opportunities
• Supportive environment that promotes work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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