What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyle Director position at Ventura Community Partners?
Do you thrive in creating memorable experiences while being both creative and strategic? Are you looking for a position where you can make a positive difference?
Were CCMC, a community management company specializing in large-scale communities. Our vision of revolutionizing the industry by inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Community.
About the Community:
This development won a recent award as the top overall master-planned community in the area. The scenic views and rolling topography encourage outdoor activities with the walking trails, stocked ponds, parks, and pool. Homeowners take advantage of the community's close proximity to a variety of unique restaurants. It also provides a host of amenities such as on-site management offices, a resort-style pool, miles of trails, a fishing camp, and a dedicated point on the lake that offers kayak and canoe rentals for homeowners within the community.
In this crucial role, youll:
Play a key role in executing our companys purpose statement: We build community by bringing people together in the neighborhoods where they live and in the offices where we work. Simply put, we create experiences that connect people. Lifestyle Directors work with residents and community partners to create and facilitate connections through events, programming, and communications.
What youll accomplish:
- Creating, planning, promoting and executing a comprehensive community event and programming calendar for residents.
- Working cohesively with the Communications Associate in developing content for the community communications website, newsletters, promotional materials, social media accounts, etc.
- Producing, maintaining, and following an annual budget for activity income and expenses
- Establishing and nurturing partnerships with local organizations and businesses to benefit residents and the overall community
- Overseeing the operation of the amenity center including rentals
- Developing and implementing general policies and procedures
- Administrative duties
- Creation, coordination and support for community clubs, groups, and committees
- Ability to create a strong, professional, and symbiotic relationship with the Board of Directors.
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and engagement.
What were looking for:
- Qualified candidates must be able to work onsite at the community and work full-time hours Monday - Friday, with ability to work additional hours on some nights, weekends and holidays for events.
- Qualified candidates must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with a resident board and committee members, as well as volunteers.
- Candidates should have 3-4 years of professional experience in event planning, recreation programming, public relations or other related experience and 2 years of professional experience with creating and managing communications.
- A Bachelors Degree or higher, ideally in recreation, communications, journalism or community development from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, driving record, and background check.
If driving is, or becomes, a requirement of the role, it is required, at all times, that you hold a valid state drivers license for the class of vehicle you are driving, maintain a clean motor vehicle report, and hold current automobile insurance at statutory limits. You must notify Human Resources immediately regarding any change to your motor vehicle standing. CCMC may periodically review motor vehicle reports to ensure compliance with these requirements.
The physical requirements can vary, but generally, they may include:
- Mobility: Ability to walk the grounds long distances in various weather conditions.
- Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Extended Sitting or Standing: Capability to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings or events.
- Manual Dexterity: Skills in using technology, including computers and mobile devices.
- Driving: Ability to operate vehicle to perform certain job functions. (Please note: We will request and review an MVR at the time of hire and on a periodic basis thereafter to ensure that employees maintain a satisfactory driving status.)
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or in performing the job duties as described in the posting, please email talent@ccmcnet.com so we can review next steps together.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-matching 401k contributions
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, medical, and volunteering
- Paid parental leave
- Training and educational assistance
- Support programs, including Employee Assistance Program and Calm Health
- Optional benefits including short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance
- Most importantly, a caring team who is dedicated to your success!