Lifestyles (Activities) Manager

Encore Healthcare Services; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Healthcare Services is seeking a Lifestyles Activity Manager for an Independent Living community. The role designs and schedules engaging recreational programming for seniors, coordinating events and arts activities under the Lifestyles Director.

You’ll collaborate with resident committees, lead large events, and publish calendars and announcements to keep residents informed. The position requires a passion for senior services, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience planning programs and events for seniors.
• Ability to work flexible evenings/weekends.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with AV equipment, photography and video.

Responsibilities

• Designs and schedules diverse recreational programming and events for Independent Living Residents.
• Schedules and supports performing arts programming.
• Creates, plans and executes recreational and social programs based on Resident interests.
• Serves as liaison to the Resident Activity Committee and supports Resident led groups.
• Coordinates large all-campus special events.
• Creates calendar of events utilizing Community Communication App.
• Publicizes Lifestyles programs and other information via printed and digital communication.

Skills

Resident engagement

Communication

Teamwork

AV & media

Organization

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Lifestyles Activity Manager – Independent Living

Exciting full-time opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented individual to make a difference in the lives of Seniors in a vibrant Senior Living Community. Under the direction of the Lifestyles Director, designs and schedules diverse recreational programming and events for Independent Living Residents.

Job Duties

• Works as part of the Lifestyles Team to provide programs and services that promote Resident engagement and enhance quality of life
• Schedules and supports performing arts programming
• Creates, plans and executes recreational and social programs based on Resident interests
• Serves as liaison to the Resident Activity Committee and supports Resident led groups
• Coordinates large all-campus special events
• Creates calendar of events utilizing Community Communication App
• Publicizes Lifestyles programs and other relevant information via printed and digital communication

Required Skills

• Desire to serve the Senior community
• Ability to effectively communicate with Residents and Associates in individual and group settings
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Knowledge of AV equipment operation, including photography and video
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Computer skills with ability to utilize a variety of apps to support programming

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Program and Event Planning experience required; experience in Senior activities
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.