Lifestyle Director

Associa; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Associa in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Lifestyle Director to lead community life enrichment for a 55+ active adult setting. This full-time role requires coordinating events, programs and communications to engage residents, manage budgets and foster partnerships with local organizations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lifestyle program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task while supervising volunteers and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Lifestyle Director or related event industry experience
• Experience creating flyers, newsletters, or marketing materials
• Available to work some nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to stay productive under stressful situations
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Be able to stand for extended periods
• Lift or move up to 25lbs
• Excellent communication skills
• Team leader qualities
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and execute a full range of events, activities, classes, sports, healthy living programs and fitness opportunities
• Implement a comprehensive communications plan
• Build partnerships and sponsorships with local businesses and organizations
• Recruit and organize volunteers
• Oversee and schedule facilities
• Maintain a community website
• Develop a community newsletter
• Manage program budgets
• Serve as a resource for homeowners
• Oversee Resident Club Operations

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Stamina / standing

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

An active adult community in Durham, NC is seeking an exceptional activities leader (Lifestyle Director).

The full-time Lifestyle Director is the "activities face" of the management team that brings residents together through life-enrichment activities and events that meet the needs of every owner in the community at any stage of life. This person must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and can meet multiple daily deadlines. They will need to be able to work effectively with a wide range of community stakeholders, including the community management team, a board of directors, developer/builder staff and, most importantly, our owners. The ideal candidate will be expected to have at least 3 years of professional lifestyle program management experience. Experience with 55+ community programming is a plus!

Many events are held on weekends, evenings and holidays. The Lifestyle Community Manager should be available to plan, coordinate and attend the various functions; as well as purchase supplies, preview entertainment and evaluate locations all while upholding regular office needs.

Responsibilities

• Developing promoting and executing a full range of events, activities, classes, sports, healthy living programs and fitness opportunities
• Implementing a comprehensive communications plan
• Building partnerships and sponsorships with local businesses and organizations
• Recruiting and organizing volunteers
• Overseeing and scheduling facilities
• Maintaining a community website
• Developing a community newsletter
• Managing program budgets
• Being a resource for homeowners
• Overseeing Resident Club Operations

Requirements

• 3+ years of Lifestyle Director or related event industry experience
• Experience with creating flyers, newsletters, or marketing material (we will ask you to furnish examples in the interview process)
• Available to work some nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to focus and be productive under stressful situations
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Be able to stand for an extended amount of time
• Lift or move up to 25lbs
• Excellent communication skills
• Team leader qualities
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented

Benefits & Salary

The position is full-time, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. on Fridays. This schedule also includes weekdays/nights, and some holidays and weekends. The salary is $65,000 annuallyand is determined upon the candidate's relevant experience related to the role.

• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available at the 60th day of employment
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.