Senior Living Activities & Events Coordinator

Discovery Village at the West End – AL; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals and uniforms

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Discovery Management Group is seeking an Activities and Events Coordinator to join our team. Develop and oversee resident activities that enhance physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well‑being for our residents in the community.

Coordinate events from planning through wrap‑up, attend planned functions, manage setup and breakdown, and maintain a calendar of activities. Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and every other weekend.

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 our residents in our community.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Tech skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Discovery Management Group is seeking an Activities and Events Coordinator to join our team. Develop and oversee resident activities that enhance physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well‑being for our residents in the community.

Coordinate events from planning through wrap‑up, attend planned functions, manage setup and breakdown, and maintain a calendar of activities. Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and every other weekend.