Activity Coordinator (Full Time + Benefits)

Colonial Harbor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability benefits

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Colonial Harbor in Yorktown is seeking a dynamic Activity Coordinator to design and lead engaging programs for our senior residents. The role focuses on planning events, coordinating activities, and fostering participation with a friendly, professional, and energetic presence.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in event planning, strong communication, and a passion for enhancing quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• One year of event planning or coordinating experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents.
• Flexible daytime hours with some weekends may be required.
• Energy, creativity, and imagination are essential.
• Basic computer skills are needed.
• Prior senior living experience is strongly preferred.
• Desire to provide quality of life to a wonderful group of seniors.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Communication

Creativity

Energy & enthusiasm

Persuasive skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for improving the lives of others?

Are you a coordinator of fun and excitement?

This may be the exciting new career you have been looking for!

Colonial Harbor, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Yorktown, is currently seeking a dynamic and creative Activity Coordinator to join our team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This candidate must have a passion for working with seniors and a proven history of working directly with the senior population is preferred. Our ideal candidate will have a varied background in event coordinating, decorating, wedding planning, or teaching experience. This position will require you to lead and engage our residents and also have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality at all times. This means, being able to appeal to many different personalities is vital to the success of this candidate. Encouraging participation for all events is a huge part of a successful activities program so our Activity Coordinator candidate will benefit from having strong persuasive skills. The successful candidate for this position must also possess enthusiasm for creating, developing and implementing a full event, activity and fitness program to satisfy the mind, body and spirit of our residents.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of event planning or coordinating experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with our residents.
• Flexible daytime hours and some weekends may be required.
• Must have energy, creativity, and imagination.
• Basic computer skills are needed.
• Prior senior living experience is strongly preferred.
• Desire to provide quality of life to a wonderful group of seniors in your community.

THE PERKS

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with company match at the company’s discretion, and an employee assistance program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round! Also, our Home Office Activities Department is available 7 days a week to help train, support, and guide our Activity Coordinators.

We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks. Colonial Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

We believe that Colonial Harbor is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place for our residents to enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights, or a quiet evening with family and friends.

At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.