Celebrations (Activities) Coordinator

LakeHouse Senior Living; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Earned wage access

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to develop and oversee programs that enhance the well-being of residents across our caring communities. You will plan, schedule, and run engaging activities designed to support physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual enrichment.

The role requires coordinating events from conception through setup and teardown, with a flexible schedule including evenings and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in assisted living or memory care preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong organization, delegation and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and overseeing resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs for physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Attend community functions and help coordinate events from start to finish including setup, execution and teardown.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Organization

Public speaking

Motivation

Education

Associate degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

About LakeHouse Senior Living

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set‑up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred.
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness‑related benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V