Senior Living Activities Director — Create Engaging Resident Programs

Greenbrier Senior Living; Alabama; On-site; 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

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.