Resident Event Associate

Erickson Senior Living • New Providence, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Resident Services Coordinator to bring their passion for resident engagement into our community. Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in service-related roles, including volunteer work or public service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with senior citizens is preferred.
• May direct, produce, edit, and videotape community activities, meetings, and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Visible advocate for residents, creating a fun and vibrant atmosphere by engaging residents through a series of activities, events, trips, etc.
• Seeks to understand residents’ interest in activities/events and then organizes the activities and events for residents to attend.
• Shows creativity in event creation and postings to garner interest for robust resident attendance.
• Builds strong positive relationships with residents, departments and outside vendors.
• Attends all Resident Life planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Collaborates with departments to coordinate room usage for activities/events (i.e., room reservations through Event Management System; table/chair configuration and set-up/breakdown logistics; A/V needs; food and beverage; publicity, etc.)
• Facilitates and maintains communication regarding activities/events among residents as well as various staff.
• Participates in the Welcome Home program per the program standards.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding resident interests, activities, and organizations.
• Support philanthropy including fundraising campaigns, collaborating with residents, and working with peer groups.
• Research and coordinate off campus excursions and transportation for residents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed