Senior Living Activities & Volunteer Lead

Sunrise Senior Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

myFlexPay

Disability plans

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator in New York to lead resident engagement and community programs across assisted living and memory care. You will partner with care teams, recruit and manage volunteers, and oversee calendars, newsletters and outreach.

The role emphasizes strong organization, event planning and communication, with a focus on engaging seniors and building community connections. This is a full-time position based on-site.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in senior living, activities or related field.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organization, event planning and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for engaging seniors and building community connections.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily activities, events and community programs
• Support programming across assisted living and memory care neighborhoods
• Partner with care teams to align activities with resident preferences and ISPs
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers and community partnerships
• Manage calendars, newsletters, KPIs and community outreach
• Train team members and families on the family activity portal
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Support staffing, scheduling and department operations
• Oversee activities assistant, driver and/or concierge as applicable

Skills

Senior living experience

Leadership

Event planning

Multitasking

Community engagement

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator in New York to lead resident engagement and community programs across assisted living and memory care. You will partner with care teams, recruit and manage volunteers, and oversee calendars, newsletters and outreach.

The role emphasizes strong organization, event planning and communication, with a focus on engaging seniors and building community connections. This is a full-time position based on-site.