Director of Celebrations

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units. The company is Great Place to Work certified from 2022–2026 and invests in learning and development opportunities for its team members.

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops and oversees Celebrations activities planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote health, wellbeing, engagement, and growth for Assisted Living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, schedules, and conducts lifestyle programs providing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents, including Life Skills and dementia-appropriate activities.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence with outside organizations, service groups, and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Affirms new residents are acclimated and family communications are timely.
• Prepares and manages the Celebrations Operating Budget.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation, and satisfaction.
• May supervise additional Celebrations staff in the assisted living community.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Demonstrates competence in Federal, State, and Local regulations for assisted living as applicable; ensures compliance.
• Develops, facilitates, and analyzes resident surveys to determine ongoing activities meeting resident interests.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates appropriate mixed group activities.
• Develops and facilitates daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms, and other resident and team member communication centers.
• Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs employees in the Celebrations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements and Experience:
  • Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education or related field preferred.
  • Three to five years related experience.
  • Two years supervisory/management experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; talks or hears.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 60-70 pounds.
• Must be able to conduct a full exercise program consisting of low impact aerobics in and outside the water.
• Must be able to be on their feet 2-6 hours a day.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! At Discovery Senior Living, we embrace change to ensure the best lifestyle for our residents and a supportive environment for our team members. Our Pillars of Excellence guide our efforts towards innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay with early access to earned wages.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid training and growth opportunities.
• Uniforms (where applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volunteer time off.
• Wellness-related benefits.

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.

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.