Senior Living Activities Director — Create Engaging Resident Programs

Greenbrier Senior Living; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Generous PTO

Holiday Pay

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Greenbrier Senior Living seeks an energetic Activities Director for Monarch Place, a senior living community in Alabama. This role plans and leads activities, creates engaging calendars, and develops programs to support residents' well-being in a warm, community-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a passion for engaging residents, families, and staff while managing budgets and coordinating volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of work experience in senior living, activities, recreation, hospitality, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Creative, energetic, dependable, comfortable engaging with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, events, and priorities.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements including standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, promote, and lead a variety of activities, programs, events, and outings for residents.
• Develop programs that support residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Create and maintain an engaging monthly activities calendar.
• Develop and distribute a timely monthly resident newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation and regularly evaluate programs to reflect residents' interests and abilities.
• Plan special events, celebrations, holiday programs, entertainment, and community outings.
• Supervise, schedule, and support activities/wellness staff.
• Recruit, coordinate, and supervise community volunteers.
• Develop and manage the department budget while ensuring resource use.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.
• Coordinate safe transportation for activities and outings.
• Oversee community vehicles' safe, clean, and efficient condition.
• Collaborate with other department leaders to create a positive community environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

Greenbrier Senior Living

Activities Director

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Monarch Place | Hanceville, AL
Hourly Position | Full-Time

Monarch Place is a senior living community dedicated to creating a warm, engaging, and welcoming environment for the residents who call our community home.

We are looking for an energetic and creative Activities Director who enjoys working with seniors and knows how to bring people together. This position plays an important role in creating meaningful programs, events, outings, and experiences that keep our residents active, connected, and engaged.

If you are organized, outgoing, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, we would love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Plan, coordinate, promote, and lead a variety of activities, programs, events, and outings for residents.
• Develop programs that support residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Create and maintain an engaging monthly activities calendar.
• Develop and distribute a timely and informative monthly resident newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation and regularly evaluate programs to ensure activities reflect residents' interests and abilities.
• Plan special events, celebrations, holiday programs, entertainment, and community outings.
• Supervise, schedule, and support activities/wellness staff.
• Recruit, coordinate, and supervise community volunteers.
• Develop and manage the department budget while ensuring appropriate use of resources.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, community policies, and established standards.
• Coordinate safe and dependable transportation for resident activities and outings.
• Oversee community vehicles to ensure they are maintained in a safe, clean, and efficient condition.
• Work closely with other department leaders to create a positive and engaging community environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of work experience required; senior living, activities, recreation, hospitality, or a similar environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Creative, energetic, dependable, and comfortable engaging with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, events, and priorities.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Why Join Monarch Place?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day

Ready to bring your creativity and energy to Monarch Place? Apply today!

Candidates must successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, reference verification, drug screening, physical, and verification of employment eligibility.

Monarch Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.