Resident Activities & Events Coordinator

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Meals and uniforms

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Health, dental, vision and more (full‑

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Virginia Beach is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to develop and oversee engaging programs for residents. You will plan diverse activities, schedule events, and coordinate them from start to finish with attention to calendar management and community participation.

The role requires strong communication, creativity and the ability to motivate older adults, including evening/weekend events. Bus driving may be required in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred.
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.
• Drive community bus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Organization

Delegation

Consensus building

Motivating older adults

Education

Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Virginia Beach is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to develop and oversee engaging programs for residents. You will plan diverse activities, schedule events, and coordinate them from start to finish with attention to calendar management and community participation.

The role requires strong communication, creativity and the ability to motivate older adults, including evening/weekend events. Bus driving may be required in this role.