Activity and Event Coordinator

Healthcare Nursing Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center seeks an energetic Activity and Event Coordinator to inspire laughter, creativity, and connection among residents. You will design and deliver life enrichment programs that match interests, abilities, and preferences.

Responsibilities include planning community events, family nights, and staff engagement activities. The role requires strong planning, communication, and budgeting skills, with a focus on inclusive programming for diverse residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; recreation therapy/gerontology focus preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating activities in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Familiarity with state regulations impacting resident engagement.
• Ability to plan and execute events for diverse audiences.
• Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with social media posting and newsletter creation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to manage budgets and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate meaningful activities, events, and social opportunities for residents.
• Plan and lead community and employee engagement events, including themed celebrations.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Social media

Newsletter creation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Recreation therapy/gerontology

Job description

Activity and Event Coordinator

We're seeking a positive and energetic Activity and Event Coordinator to help bring our life enrichment program to life. Every day is an opportunity to inspire laughter, creativity, and connection with our amazing residents!

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Engagement & Program DevelopmentCreate and coordinate meaningful activities, events, and social opportunities that encourage resident participation, connection, and overall well-being, while adapting programs to individual interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Event Planning & Community EngagementOrganize and coordinate community-wide special events, including themed parties, seasonal celebrations, family nights, and holiday programs. Plan and lead employee engagement activities, including team-building events, appreciation days, and recognition programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in recreation therapy, gerontology, or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience planning, coordinating, or leading group activities, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of state regulations impacting resident engagement and activities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute events for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in social media posting and newsletter creation.
• Maintain current driver's license.
• Experience managing budgets and vendors.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off