Activities & Volunteer Coord.

Sunrise Senior Living; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and DIS

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistant Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and/or

myFlexPay to get paid within hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Wayne, NJ is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to lead resident engagement, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs—creating connection, purpose, and well-being that boost resident and family satisfaction.

This role requires 2+ years in leadership roles in senior living or related fields; strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills; experience with volunteer management and engagement technology; and a

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 experience

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Tools

Engagement 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

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator | Resident Engagement | Volunteer Services | Concierge Operations | Senior Living | Memory Care | 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.