Director of Activities (Senior Living)

About Seaton Senior Living

Seaton Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, is a recognized industry leader in performance, innovation, and lifestyle personalization. Serving nearly 2,000 residents across the Mid Atlantic, Seaton Senior Living operates communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland.

Position at NewSeasons at New Britain

NewSeasons at New Britain is part of Seaton Senior Living, offering exceptional, person-centered care in a warm, supportive environment. The community provides a vibrant atmosphere with chef-prepared dining, fitness and wellness programs, engaging social events, and pet-friendly amenities.

Your Role

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents
• Organize and lead holiday celebrations, special events, and mixed-group activities that foster connection and community spirit
• Prepare, publish, and distribute the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter
• Maintain a robust public relations program, building partnerships with outside organizations, service groups, and independent contractors
• Provide leadership to Activities Coordinators, supervising daily operations and ensuring program excellence across service levels
• Monitor participation and satisfaction through surveys, quality assurance tools, and resident feedback to continuously improve programming
• Manage Celebrations department budget, including purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies
• Organize and oversee the community library, communication displays, and resident information boards
• Represent the community in internal and external meetings, delivering engaging presentations to residents, families, and partners

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related field preferred
• Three to five years of experience in lifestyle programming or resident services within senior living or a related field
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills
• Wellness certificate a plus (ICAA Leadership in Wellness)
• Able to plan and execute diverse programming that meets a wide range of resident interests and abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage residents, staff, and external partners
• Creative, resourceful, and resident-focused approach to program development

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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