Activities and Volunteer Manager – Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Discount program

Paid time off

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Newton, MA is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to lead resident engagement and create meaningful connections across assisted living and memory care. You will plan daily activities, recruit and train volunteers, coordinate with care teams, manage calendars and outreach, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Strong organization, communication, and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in senior living, activities or related field.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organization, event planning and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for engaging seniors and building community connections.
• Valid driver’s license if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily activities, events and community programs.
• Support programming across assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
• Partner with care teams to align activities with resident preferences and ISPs.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers and community partnerships.
• Manage calendars, newsletters, KPIs and community outreach.
• Train team members and families on the family activity portal.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards.
• Support staffing, scheduling and department operations.
• Oversee activities assistant, driver and/or concierge (if applicable).

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Resident engagement

Driver's license

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator, you lead engaging programs that support resident wellness, connection and purpose across assisted living and memory care.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and lead daily activities, events and community programs
• Support programming across assisted living and memory care neighborhoods
• Partner with care teams to align activities with resident preferences and ISPs
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers and community partnerships
• Manage calendars, newsletters, KPIs and community outreach
• Train team members and families on the family activity portal
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Support staffing, scheduling and department operations
• (If applicable), oversee activities assistant, driver and/or concierge

What You’ll Bring:

• 1+ year experience in senior living, activities or related field
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong organization, event planning and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for engaging seniors and building community connections
• Valid driver’s license if required

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator – Lead Resident Engagement and Create Meaningful ConnectionsActivities Coordinator | Life Enrichment | Senior Living | Memory Care | Volunteer Coordinator | Event Planning

Pay Range:

23.30 - 29.20

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.