Director of Celebrations

Azalea Park; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, life and disability insurances

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking a Director of Celebrations in Lakeland, FL, to lead and elevate resident lifestyle programs in an independent living community. You will plan, coordinate and assess activities that promote health, wellbeing, engagement and growth for residents.

The role includes supervising the Celebrations team, coordinating events, and maintaining a robust communications and public relations presence within the community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, or Adult Education.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Two years supervisory/management experience.
• Must be at least 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and leads lifestyle programs for residents covering physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual activities.
• Develops programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits resources and coordinates communications with outside organizations, groups and volunteers.
• Directs and motivates residents based on interests and growth opportunities.
• Prepares calendars, budgets and newsletters for the Celebrations program.
• Supervises coordinators across service levels in the retirement community.
• Maintains resident surveys and reports to ensure ongoing activities meet interests.
• Keeps up with applicable regulations for independent living.

Skills

Experience in related field

Supervisory/management

Education

Associate degree in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / Education / Gerontology / Social Work / Adult Education

Job description

Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United States, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we operate with a deep commitment to our foundational Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to create meaningful work and extraordinary career pathways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Director of Celebrations to join our team.

In this role you will develop and oversee resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Develops and prints the community newsletter.
• Provides leadership of lifestyle program.
• Coordinates the community library.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares preliminary draft of Celebrations Operating Budget.
• 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 quality assurance assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Supervises Coordinators across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, requirements for independent living as applicable; ensures compliance.
• Develops, facilitates and analyzes resident surveys to determine ongoing activities are in place that meet the resident interests.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group activities.
• Develops and facilitates daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms and other resident and team member communication centers.
• Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
• Implements and facilitates a volunteer recognition program.
• Must be willing to drive company vehicle as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Celebrations (Activities) Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Two years supervisory/management experience
• Must be at least 21+ years old

EOE D/V