Senior Living Activities & Events Coordinator — Weekend PT

Discovery Village Hoffman Estates; Barrington Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Management Group is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator for a Hoffman Estates, IL community. This part-time role (~15 hours/week) requires Saturdays and Sundays and involves planning resident activities to support wellbeing and engagement.

You’ll develop and oversee events, coordinate programs from setup to teardown, and collaborate with residents and staff to deliver meaningful experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with driving the community bus and great driving record (no CDL license necessary).
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• One to three years of experience preferred in assisted living, long-term care, or with seniors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate older adults.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer applications.
• Creative approaches to program development and event coordination; excellent organizational skills; ability to collaborate and build consensus.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bus driving

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discovery Management Group is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator for a Hoffman Estates, IL community. This part-time role (~15 hours/week) requires Saturdays and Sundays and involves planning resident activities to support wellbeing and engagement.

You’ll develop and oversee events, coordinate programs from setup to teardown, and collaborate with residents and staff to deliver meaningful experiences.