Community Life Coordinator
The Converse Home · Burlington, VT · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
The Converse Home, a well-established nonprofit assisted living community, is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Community Life Coordinator to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Create and post a monthly calendar of programs and events for residents.
- Plan and lead large and small group activities that bring joy and purpose to residents’ days.
- Get to know residents personally—learning their stories, interests, and preferences to design activities that are truly meaningful.
- Collaborate with all departments to plan and host community-wide events.
- Maintain organized, welcoming activity spaces and ensure needed supplies are ready for use.
- Document resident participation and engagement to help track the success of programs.
- Incorporate the Best Friends™ Approach to support residents living with memory loss through empathy, respect, and companionship.
Requirements
- Experience working with older adults, preferably in assisted living, recreation, or social services.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and lead engaging group programs.
- Compassionate, team-oriented attitude and a sense of humor.
- Able to adapt to residents’ needs and maintain a positive, supportive presence.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some college coursework or training in gerontology, recreation, or related field preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve every day.
Pay
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience.
Schedule
Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 32 hours a week.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Converse Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.