Events & Programs Specialist

Life Enriching Communities; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Fund with Company Match

On-Site Gym

Beautiful facilities

Supportive team culture

Engaging and meaningful work

Quality patient care ratios

Job summary

A vibrant senior living community in Chula Vista seeks an Events & Programs Specialist to plan and coordinate creative events for residents and families. The ideal candidate should have excellent listening and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include engaging residents in event planning, coordinating materials and volunteers, and maintaining participation records. This full-time position guarantees meaningful work in a supportive environment, offering great benefits such as a retirement fund, on-site gym, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in the English language.
• Prior experience in social or recreational programming in a senior living setting preferred.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in planning creative community events and programs.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and volunteers for event success.
• Complete participation records and quarterly progress notes.

Skills

Creative thinking

Excellent listening skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

USI software

Job description

Careers with purpose for people with passion

Now Hiring

Position:Events & Programs Specialist

Location: Twin Towers

5343 Hamilton Ave.

Job Id:4171

# of Openings:1

Events & Programs Specialist

Role Information

Schedule:Full-Time, 40 hours, Flexed schedule including evenings and weekends as departmental needs arise

Who We Are
Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here
At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of:

• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents

You, our Ideal Candidate

The Events & Programs Specialist must be creative and have excellent listening skills. The Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating events and programming for residents and family members. This position creates an environment of wellness and engagement throughout the organization. The Events & Programs Specialist collaborates with other departments as well as the community at large to provide programming.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in planning creative community events and programs of interest to residents and families
• Coordinates equipment, materials and volunteers to ensure event success.
• Prepares activity assessments for each residents, if required by regulations.
• Obtains and lead volunteers for events
• Completes participation records and quarterly progress notes
• Available to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as events dictate

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in the English language
• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in social or recreational programming in a senior living setting preferred.
• Posses or have the ability to obtain, within designated timeframe, certification of Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, if working in long term care
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of USI software preferred
• Demonstrated creativity

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Whether you have years of experience in senior living or are new to the industry, LEC is looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.We’re committed to providing our associates with career advancement opportunities, generous benefits, and an environment that supports, engages, and empowers.

We have great benefits

Becoming an associate of Life Enriching Communities offers you a wide range of benefits.