Senior Living Wellness & Activities Director

The Phoenix at Milton; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Milton is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join our team. The role reports directly to the Executive Director and aims to develop a resident-centered activities program integrating wellness across emotional, physical, social and spiritual dimensions.

You will lead and coordinate daily activities, maintain program guides, and assist in recruiting and training the Assistant Director. This is a hands-on leadership position in a senior living facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/activity planning.
• Leadership capabilities demonstrated.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee a resident-centered activities program.
• Coordinate daily engagement across activity rooms with staff.
• Maintain PSL Activity & Program Guidebook tracking resident participation.
• Organize small groups based on resident profiles.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
• Support life enrichment activities for memory care.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Event planning

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration / HR Administration / Gerontology

Job description

The Phoenix at Milton is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join our team. The role reports directly to the Executive Director and aims to develop a resident-centered activities program integrating wellness across emotional, physical, social and spiritual dimensions.

You will lead and coordinate daily activities, maintain program guides, and assist in recruiting and training the Assistant Director. This is a hands-on leadership position in a senior living facility.