What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Archwood Senior Living?
Activity Director
Join a locally owned assisted living and memory care community where creativity is encouraged, your ideas are valued, and the activity department is truly supported!
Our Activity Director enjoys generous program budgets, strong leadership support, and the freedom to build meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents. If you love planning fun events, connecting with people, and making a daily impact, this is the perfect role for you.
Every other weekend is required.
Job Summary
The Activity Director plays a key role in creating a vibrant, stimulating environment for residents in both assisted living and memory care. This position is ideal for someone creative, organized, outgoing, and passionate about enriching the lives of seniors through engaging programs, events, and social opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, organize, and publish a monthly activity calendar
- Prepare and lead engaging in-house activities and programs
- Coordinate off-site outings and special events
- Drive activity bus (No CDL required)
- Supervise, motivate, and support the Activity Assistant
- Research, schedule, and manage entertainment and guest presenters
- Maintain and track the activity department budget
- Maintain resident participation records in ECP
- Coordinate weekly on-site Happy Hour
- Collaborate with the dietary department for special meals and events
- Maintain bulletin boards, welcome boards, and other community displays
- Prepare birthday cards and order birthday cakes
- Take photos for social media and assist with community Facebook updates
- Greet, welcome, and help orient new residents
- Work with volunteers and local organizations
- Assist with lunch service as needed
- Participate in daily management meetings and monthly staff meetings
- Flexibility to adjust work hours based on event needs
- Other duties as assigned
Keywords
Activity Director, Activities Director, Recreation, Life Enrichment, Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Experience:
- Activity Department: 1 year (Required)
- assisted living: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21