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Colonial Gardens
Activity Coordinator (Full-Time + Benefits)
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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
$65,236 / year median in Massachusetts
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Activity Coordinator (Full-Time + Benefits) Colonial Gardens - 2.8 Beverly, MA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Computer literacy Event planning Working with seniors Older adults Recreational therapy Resident rapport building Computer skills Care plans Teaching Coordinating resident events Full Job Description Colonial Gardens, the premier retirement community for active seniors in Beverly, is currently seeking a dynamic and creative Activity Coordinator to join our team. Do you have a passion for improving the lives of others? Are you a coordinator of fun and excitement? This may be the exciting new career you have been looking for!
ABOUT THE POSITION
This candidate must have a passion for working with seniors and a proven history of working directly with the senior population is preferred. Our ideal candidate will have a varied background in event coordinating, decorating, wedding planning, or teaching experience. This position will require you to lead and engage our residents and also have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality at all times. This means, being able to appeal to many different personalities is vital to the success of this candidate. Encouraging participation for all events is a huge part of a successful activities program so our Activity Coordinator candidate will benefit from having strong persuasive skills. The successful candidate for this position must also possess enthusiasm for creating, developing and implementing a full event, activity and fitness program to satisfy the mind, body and spirit of our residents.REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of event planning or coordinating experience is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with our residents.
- Flexible daytime hours and some weekends may be required.
- Must have energy, creativity, and imagination.
- Basic computer skills are needed.
- Prior senior living experience is strongly preferred.
- Desire to provide quality of life to a wonderful group of seniors in your community.