Resident Engagement Coordinator

About the role

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale is seeking Resident Engagement Coordinators. The role offers opportunities for advancement to positions such as Resident Engagement Managers, Business Office Coordinators, and Sales Managers. Associates earn more than a paycheck, with professional development, health and wellness programs, and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a person‑centered approach, fostering positive perceptions of aging and building relationships among residents.
• Develop a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on shared interests.
• Collaborate with the community leadership team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events, including holiday, family, educational, and marketing events.
• Plan and schedule meaningful resident‑engagement opportunities outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
• Perform all duties assigned by the supervisor, acknowledging that the list above is not exhaustive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience with adults, coordinating, planning, and executing programs.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or related field preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license may be required based on community needs.
• Ability to make standard and routine decisions using independent judgment and to solve problems according to guidelines or by reporting to a supervisor.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands/fingers for handling.
• Reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking and hearing required; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Interaction with co‑workers, residents, or vendors.
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work for shift coverage; on‑call as needed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, latex, blood‑borne pathogens, chemicals, drugs, and other hazards.
• Driving responsibilities include transporting residents (Tier 1).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
• 401(k) plan; temporary associates may participate.
• Associate assistance program, employee discounts, referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits: ID theft protection, pet insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, company‑provided life insurance, adoption benefit, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Naturalization fee assistance up to $725 for qualified associates with at least one year of service.