Senior Living Activities & Events Coordinator

Discovery Senior Living; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness-related benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to enrich residents' lives, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a warm, welcoming community.

In this role you’ll assist in developing and overseeing a calendar of activities, lead programs, partner with colleagues and residents to create engaging experiences, and adapt events to varied interests while maintaining smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• One to three years of experience in assisted living or senior care preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in the residents’ primary language.
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate older adults.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer applications.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and overseeing a diverse calendar of resident activities and events that support physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Coordinate and lead community programs, ensuring seamless execution from set-up through clean-up.
• Partner with team members and residents to create meaningful experiences that promote engagement and joy.
• Encourage resident participation, adapting activities to meet a variety of interests and abilities.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and organization of events, ensuring timely communication and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Basic computer applications

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to enrich residents' lives, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a warm, welcoming community.

In this role you’ll assist in developing and overseeing a calendar of activities, lead programs, partner with colleagues and residents to create engaging experiences, and adapt events to varied interests while maintaining smooth operations.