Social Director and Planner

PruittHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, part of PruittHealth, seeks an experienced activities leader to create and oversee a diverse calendar of programs for residents. You will coordinate spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional activities and manage a team to deliver engaging experiences.

Key responsibilities include developing partnerships with community groups, supervising volunteers, and ensuring effective communications to families. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events, programs, and activities for adults.
• Ability to engage diverse residents and tailor programs to interests.
• Advanced computer skills and comfort with electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver events and activities for residents.
• Plan and facilitate spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming.
• Foster partnerships with local organizations and volunteers.
• Maintain a robust volunteer program and monitor participation.
• Prepare written communications to promote programs and share experiences.
• Assist with budgeting and scheduling within department.
• Oversee transportation and safety for residents when using community vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Event planning

Creativity

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or healthcare administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Creates, markets, and leads a broad range of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events, outings and programs to foster a lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living and all levels of care to live life to the fullest.

Job Purpose

Creates, markets, and leads a broad range of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events, outings and programs to foster a lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living and all levels of care to live life to the fullest.

Key Responsibilities

• Attracts, retains, coaches, motivates and leads an energetic and engaging team that delivers robust events, programs and activities to promote member lifestyle and social; holds the team accountable for meeting objectives.
• Engages members in creative and innovative opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for members that are consistent with the standards at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen and focused on members’ unique needs and interests.
• Continuously gauges members’ interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
• Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for members to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
• Maintains a robust volunteer program that ensures a pool of external volunteers is available to engage with members and support the creation and delivery of programs that draw on their expertise and unique talents.
• Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate members and families, and share examples of lifestyle at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen.
• Monitors member participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends to continuously enhance member lives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
• Partners with the Executive Director to create the annual budget for the department; overseas purchasing, third party services, scheduling and other expenses to effectively manage the budget.
• Oversees transportation of residents in Pruitt vehicles and ensures that vehicles are safely and properly maintained; may drive residents as needed.

Competencies

• Technical Skills
• Organization
• Communication
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Ethics

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards and empowering residents.
• Knowledge of trends and best practices in active aging and therapeutic recreation.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Ability to speak in front of large audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Minimum Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, event planning, marketing, hospitality, sales, or senior living environment.
• Experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• 2 years’ experience in planning and delivery of creative and diverse events and programs.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive community vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire is preferred.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

• Activity Certifications in Senior Living Desired

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and resident satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with electronic record systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a front-facing role.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job

Administrative

Primary Location

North Carolina-Raleigh

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026, 3:18:21 PM

Work Locations

The Oaks at Whitaker Glen