Life Enrichment/Event Planning Director - Senior Living

Reata Glen•San Juan Capistrano, CA

61d•$86,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Activities Director is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of residents. Promotes STAR Core Values and demonstrates strong communication, organization and hospitality skills.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years experience in a social, recreational, event planning profession within the last five years.
Technical knowledge of entertainment and presentation equipment
Must have excellent customer service/hospitality skills and a passion for working with the elderly.
Mastery of Microsoft Publisher required.

Nice To Haves

Management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Selects, trains, supervises, and disciplines all Activities and Fitness personnel
Management and oversight of the Wellness & Fitness department
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, provides exceptional customer service.
Hires, educates, coaches activity and fitness staff and responsible for performance management.
Creative and Energetic Leader to pilot interesting and new programs to enhance resident lives and encourage social relations
Support human resources functions, including processing timecards, coordinating payroll and assisting with employee relations matters to ensure compliance and positive workplace culture.
Develop, manage and track departmental budgets; analyze financial data to support strategic decisions-making and cost controls. Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPI) to support departmental goals and operational budget
Prepare and manage administrative reports and documentation: monthly Managers Report, monthly variance report and timely expense reporting
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Working closely with the Resident Activities Committee, the Director develops, organizes, and coordinates all activities for the residents including group trips, speaker engagements, performers, exercise programs, classes, movies, happy hours, and many other seasonal special events.
Manage all aspects of monthly activity calendars including publicity/advertising, menu development, logistics, budget tracking and subcontractors as appropriate.
Working closely with the Resident Council, the Director coordinates and assists the numerous resident committees. Serves as managements representative on many Resident committees, including Activities, AV, Newsletter, Excursions, Library, Special Events, and Movies Committees.
Manages meeting space and prepares function/event forms.
Responsible for set up of sound and recording equipment throughout campus
Develops, writes, and implements policies and procedures in accordance with Community Standards.
Responsible for detailed planning, coordinating and collaborating with internal departments to achieve high resident satisfaction with Community events/parties.
Ability to effectively collaborate with challenging customers
Manages communications to the residents, including newsletters, the in-house TV channel, the activities section of the portal, and numerous flyers.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with guaranteed company match!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Flex Holidays, and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
$2,000 per year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees and robust Talent Development Program we help you accelerate your career!
Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a discount on your benefit premiums!
Employee Meal Program! We prepare delicious meals for you daily!
Great workplace culture we have fun doing what we love!
Beautiful work environment
Onsite Employee Gym & MORE

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