Lifestyles (Activities) Manager

Encore Village of Schaumburg; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Village of Schaumburg is seeking an Lifestyles Activity Manager for Independent Living. You will join a Lifestyles Team to design and run programs that enhance resident engagement and quality of life, including performing arts, social activities, and large campus events.

You will coordinate calendars, liaise with the Resident Activity Committee, and promote programs via print and digital channels. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with flexibility for some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Program and Event Planning experience preferred; experience in Senior activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Resident engagement

Communication with residents and staff

Teamwork

AV equipment operation

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy/app usage

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Lifestyles Activity Manager - Independent Living

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 utilizingCommunity 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.