Activities Coordinator

United Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate, United Group seeks a full-time Lifestyle Coordinator for their new Active Adult community in Worcester. The role focuses on enhancing resident experiences through activities, coordination services, and communication, while ensuring safety and engagement. Ideal candidates will have event planning experience and a commitment to community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in event planning, preferably in residential property management.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL preferred, but not required.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage resident services and activities.
• Transport residents to and from activities safely.
• Develop programs and coordinate activities for residents.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Microsoft Products

Education

College Degree or Applicable Work History

Job description

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance. To learn more about us: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a full-time Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at The Arbella at Bramble Hill, one of United Group's newest Active Adult (55+) apartment communities, currently in the construction stage in Worcester, MA. To learn more about our property, please visit our website: https://www.arbellabramblehill.com/

Major Tasks + Key Responsibilities:

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for creating a unique resident experience and overall lifestyle of the community to which they are assigned. This position will plan, coordinate, manage and transport (to/from) resident services and activities in alignment with execution of United Group's SUN program, ensuring a full calendar of events is offered. The Lifestyle Coordinator will provide direct services to residents for social, craft, recreational, and cultural activities, working effectively with persons from a wide range of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lifestyle & Activities

• Uses a foundation of creativity to develop new programs and coordinate activities for residents that support the SUN program in alignment with the budget provided, and that coincide with residents’ interests.
• Creates calendars, fliers, posters, newsletters, or other materials for the purpose of announcing upcoming programs.
• Plans, organizes, leads / instructs, participates, and supervises residents in crafts, games, sports, and recreational and cultural activities.
• Monitors materials and supplies; orders supplies as needed, and stocks supplies upon receipt.
• Arranges and serves appropriate refreshments for activities.
• Documents resident activity and personal work activity through notes or other written documentation
• Provides ongoing information and communications with residents in conjunction with management staff via newsletter and event calendar.
  
  

Transportation

• Transports residents to and from appointments and activities, operating and maintaining the Company vehicle (van/bus, etc.) in a safe and legal manner.
• Maintains daily trip log, detailing mileage and gas.
• Reports any vehicle accidents or resident injuries to Manager immediately.
• Transports van to repair shop when required for oil changes and all necessary repairs.
• May assist team members with light cleaning duties when there are no resident activities scheduled that require driving the van.
  
  

Job Overview + Requirements:

• Job Type: Lifestyle Coordinator; $26.46/hr
• Work Hours: Full – Time, minimum forty (40) hours per week, including night/weekend availability.
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting and carrying
• Education & Qualifications: College Degree or Applicable Work History; Valid Driver’s License; Valid CDL Driver’s License preferred but not required. Clean driving record and demonstrates sound judgement and good safety habits. Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Required Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in event planning, preferably residential property management and in active/independent adult (55+) market.
• Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of Microsoft Products, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, negotiation, and leadership skills; Willingness to work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds required, seniors preferred; Ability to solve problems involving residents, personnel, finances, emergency situations, etc.
  
  

Benefits & Time Off

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.