Engage Life Coordinator

Holiday by Atria; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking an Engage Life Coordinator in Shreveport, LA to plan and lead resident engagement activities, coordinate events, and promote an active aging lifestyle. You will collaborate with residents to create enjoyable opportunities, and may act as manager on duty to ensure smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include developing program calendars, coordinating transportation and volunteers, and working with staff to achieve high resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor preferred.
• 1–2 years coordinating, planning and executing group activities/events.
• Effective English communication with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; may drive company or personal vehicle.
• Proficient computer skills including Word/Outlook/Excel; uses tablets/tech devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs and develop daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Keep residents connected to others, hobbies, and the community.
• Teach and lead exercises; assist with fitness equipment usage.
• Engage and motivate residents; include those confined to apartments.
• Welcome new residents and integrate them into activities.
• Publish engaging monthly program calendars on schedule.
• Support Operations to meet customer satisfaction standards.
• Open/close procedures; act as manager on duty as required.
• Engage in community PR and coordinate local publicity.
• Coordinate needs within budget; hire/train Driver staff; recruit volunteers.
• Plan parties/events and decorate for seasons/holidays.
• Maintain clean, organized spaces; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Program development

Leadership on duty

Education

High School diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of related experience in coordinating, planning, and executing group activities and events.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Able to proficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Position may require driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for social and other various activity and program-related outings).
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company’s Motor Vehicle Policy standards.
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; includes utilization of iPad/tablet and other technology devices.

In the role of Engage Life Coordinator, you develop and implement programs of interest and enjoyment to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. You collaborate with residents to customize opportunities that add delight and surprise to the residents’ day. You act as a manager on duty as required.

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs and develop associated daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Find creative ways to keep residents connected to one another, to the internal community, to their hobbies, interests, and the outside community as well.
• Teach and lead exercises and assist with the proper use of fitness equipment.
• Engage and motivate residents by incorporating elements of spontaneity, simple pleasures, purpose, and strength, resulting in program participation; paying special attention to residents who may be confided to their apartments.
• Welcome new residents, making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Implement Company designed programs as outlined.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule of events.
• Prepare and publish an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the community’s events and programs within the Company specified timelines.
• Support Operations in achieving customer satisfaction scores that meet or exceed Company standards.
• Conduct all community opening and closing procedures as the schedule requires.
• Act as a manager on duty as required.
• Engage in community public relations, including collaboration with Support Center public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories.
• Coordinate departmental needs and goals within specified budget.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach, develop and performance manage the Driver position at the community; working closely together to meet the needs of the residents in regard to transportation schedules and outside events.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers where applicable.
• Assist in planning parties, events, and activities, as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the year as well as planning birthday celebrations and life events to honor residents.
• Maintain clean and organized activity spaces and work area.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.