Lifestyle Coordinator

About Us

The United Group of Companies, Inc. is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. We are committed to innovation and offer award-winning lifestyle programs. United Group has been recognized as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for ten consecutive years and a Top Workplaces USA employer for six years, including the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. Our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Hamilton Parc, an active adult community in Guilderland, NY. The Lifestyle Coordinator will develop and coordinate activities for residents that align with the SUN® program and resident interests, while adhering to the provided budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and participate in crafts, games, sports, recreational, and cultural activities for residents.
• Document resident and personal work activity through notes or other written records.
• Create calendars, fliers, posters, newsletters, and other materials to announce upcoming programs.
• Provide ongoing communication with residents via newsletters and event calendars in collaboration with management staff.
• Monitor, order, and stock supplies for activities as needed.
• Arrange and serve refreshments for activities.
• Transport residents to and from appointments and activities using a company vehicle (van/bus) safely and legally, if required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in event planning, preferably in residential property management and the active/independent adult (55+) market.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Canva.
• Minimum of three (3) years of driving experience if the role involves transporting residents.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, and stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Demonstrated integrity, exceptional communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

• Exposure to outdoor spaces or environments with variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects.
• Frequent body movements, including lifting, moving, transferring, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Pay

$24.00 per hour plus a bonus program.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (weekends and evenings as needed for resident activities).

Benefits

• Medical: Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental + Vision: Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x annual salary) with additional voluntary life plans; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401K Retirement Plan: Voya Financial; employee contribution eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 90 days; employer match eligibility after 1 year of service (up to 4% company match).
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including mental health).
  • Calm App premium subscription.
  • Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Personal Time: 24 hours.
  • Sick Time: 56 hours.
  • Vacation Time: 80 hours (escalates based on years of service, up to 160 hours).
  • Eligibility begins after a 90-day introductory period.
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays.