Activities Director

About Us

Overview

We're hiring an Activities Director for our Brightview Towson Community!

The Activities Director at a Brightview c ommunity serves as a champion and coach to our team of associates and residents with an immediate and sustained goal of shaping and fostering a spirit of vibrant living in the community.  In fact, this position is so focused on motivating, encouraging and ensuring that all of our residents live their fullest lives possible, that it officially carries the title of Vibrant Living Director.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to all associates with particular focus on guaranteeing the delivery of high quality and vibrant social, physical, educational and spiritual programs for all residents.
• You will also monitor trends and new developments in senior living and related fields and will support the development and execution of robust, varied, and meaningful programs.  In addition, you will develop and share strategies and best practices, serve as a project manager for company-wide initiatives and wellness initiatives, and will be charged with developing and implementing efficient strategies and tools to measure resident participation and satisfaction. This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field that lends itself to the support of vibrant living in a senior environment; marketing, education or geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a high energy, public role, three of which are in a leadership/supervisory capacity; preferred experience includes event or activities planning, sales, and/or training.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and influence others.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning and creative thinking to solve nebulous or complex problems and challenges.
• Experience working with in a multi-site environment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet based applications such as web conferencing.
• Ability to manage projects and to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of senior living regulations and safety considerations for working with seniors.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Why work at Brightview?
• Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!
• 1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.
• 2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.
• 3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.
• 4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.
• 5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.
• For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to all associates with particular focus on guaranteeing the delivery of high quality and vibrant social, physical, educational and spiritual programs for all residents.
• You will also monitor trends and new developments in senior living and related fields and will support the development and execution of robust, varied, and meaningful programs.  In addition, you will develop and share strategies and best practices, serve as a project manager for company-wide initiatives and wellness initiatives, and will be charged with developing and implementing efficient strategies and tools to measure resident participation and satisfaction. This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field that lends itself to the support of vibrant living in a senior environment; marketing, education or geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a high energy, public role, three of which are in a leadership/supervisory capacity; preferred experience includes event or activities planning, sales, and/or training.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and influence others.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning and creative thinking to solve nebulous or complex problems and challenges.
• Experience working with in a multi-site environment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet based applications such as web conferencing.
• Ability to manage projects and to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of senior living regulations and safety considerations for working with seniors.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.