Life Engagement Manager

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community•West Columbia, SC

12h•$52,522 - $70,354•Onsite

About The Position

Still Hopes is a premier continuing care retirement community offering amenities that inspire aging adults to achieve their personal best. We foster a culture of excellence, offer competitive pay with generous benefits including insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401K. We are currently seeking new members to join our caring, progressive team! The Life Engagement Manager plays a significant role in shaping the residents’ experience and culture of the community. This is more than planning a calendar of activities, it is about getting to know our residents, discovering their interests, and creating meaningful opportunities, for connection, growth, wellness, adventure, and fun! Working primarily with our Independent Living residents, the Life Engagement Manager leads the development and daily operation of an engaging program of experiences that reflects residents’ interests and encourages an active, connected lifestyle.

Requirements

All candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a SC Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

5 years’ experience working with an independent living retirement community or its equivalent in programming for seniors such as working with church senior adult groups, cruise ship recreation, travel/tour company, etc., or educational degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal opportunities based on resident interests, feedback, and emerging trends.
Plan and facilitate social gatherings, educational programs, wellness opportunities, arts and cultural experiences, entertainment, outings, travel, celebrations, and resident-led initiatives.
Create opportunities for residents to connect with one another, their families, the greater Columbia community, and organizations beyond Still Hopes.
Oversee the daily operations of Life Engagement and provide direction, support, and coordination for Life Engagement Specialists.
Partner with colleagues throughout the community to create seamless high-quality resident experiences and support major community events and initiatives.
Manage schedules, vendors, reservations, communications, attendance, resident preferences, and other program logistics.
Bring creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas to the role while identifying new partnerships and opportunities that enrich life at Still Hopes.