Celebration Coordinator

Discovery Senior Living; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Des Plaines seeks a Celebration Coordinator to assist in planning and conducting engaging programs for residents. Responsibilities include event coordination, managing activities, and maintaining program supplies. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a passion for enhancing resident engagement and wellbeing. This is a full-time entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate resident activities effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting resident programs.
• Coordinate with departments for event supplies.
• Maintain orderly activity areas and inventory supplies.

Job description

Job Title

Celebration Coordinator at Discovery Senior Living

Job Code

1006567

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Overview

Assists in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assesses, plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group (assisted living and Memory Care) activities.
• Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Memory Care program.
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• As applicable, responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Distributes community newsletter.
• Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.
• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.