Activities & Volunteer Coord.

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability plan

401(k) retirement

Employee assistance program

Discount program

PTO

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to lead resident engagement, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs. You will create meaningful connections, drive resident and family satisfaction, and oversee programs across neighborhoods including memory care.

The role requires 2+ years in leadership, strong organizational skills, and experience with volunteer management and engagement technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events.
• Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across neighborhoods, including memory care.
• Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships.
• Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming.
• Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms.
• Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors.
• Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning.
• Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Communication

Volunteer management

Driver's license

Tools

Volunteer management software

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.

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator – Lead Resident Engagement & Create Meaningful Connections

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion quality of life for seniors. As Activities & Volunteer Coordinator, you'll lead resident engagement, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs—creating connection, purpose, and well-being that drive resident and family satisfaction.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events
• Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care
• Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships
• Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming
• Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms
• Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors
• Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning
• Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills
• Experience with volunteer/engagement technology and reporting preferred
• Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for creating meaningful resident experiences
• Valid driver's license, if required

Pay Range:

22.70 - 28.40

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

Explore opportunities at Sunrise and take the first step toward a fulfilling career where your work makes a meaningful difference.