Engagement & Wellness Director

Discovery Commons Newark; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Discovery Management Group seeks a Director of Activities for Discovery Commons Newark to design and lead a dynamic lifestyle program across all service levels, promoting health, wellness, engagement, and growth for residents in Newark, Delaware.

You will supervise Activities Coordinators, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations while building partnerships and delivering engaging community activities and communications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in lifestyle programming or resident services within senior living or related field.
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Wellness certificate a plus (ICAA Leadership in Wellness).
• Ability to plan and execute diverse programming that meets a wide range of resident interests and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to engage residents, staff, and external partners.
• Creative, resourceful, and resident-focused approach to program development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Organize and lead holiday celebrations, special events, and mixed-group activities that foster connection and community spirit.
• Prepare, publish, and distribute the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter.
• Maintain a robust public relations program, building partnerships with outside organizations, service groups, and independent contractors.
• Oversee resident facing technology to ensure team members and resident are trained and the information is kept up to date.
• Provide leadership to Activities Coordinators, supervising daily operations and ensuring program excellence across service levels.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living programming.
• Monitor participation and satisfaction through surveys, quality assurance tools, and resident feedback to continuously improve programming.
• Manage Celebrations department budget, including purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Organize and oversee the community library, communication displays, and resident information boards.
• Represent the community in internal and external meetings, delivering engaging presentations to residents, families, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Event planning

Resident engagement

Education

Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education

Job description

Discovery Management Group seeks a Director of Activities for Discovery Commons Newark to design and lead a dynamic lifestyle program across all service levels, promoting health, wellness, engagement, and growth for residents in Newark, Delaware.

You will supervise Activities Coordinators, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations while building partnerships and delivering engaging community activities and communications.