Activities Event Coordinator

About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. Discover Your Purpose with us at The Summit As Activities & Events Coordinator , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. Your Role As the Activities & Events Coordinator , your role includes assisting in the development and oversight of resident services, fostering resident engagement, and ensuring events run smoothly while maintaining a warm and welcoming community environment. Position Highlights Status: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday includes every other weekend Location: 5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 Rate of Pay: Start at $17.00 What You’ll Do Assist in planning and overseeing a diverse calendar of resident activities and events that support physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being Coordinate and lead community programs, ensuring seamless execution from set-up through clean-up Partner with team members and residents to create meaningful experiences that promote engagement and joy Encourage resident participation, adapting activities to meet a variety of interests and abilities Maintain accurate scheduling and organization of events, ensuring timely communication and preparation Other duties as assigned Qualifications Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred One to three years of experience preferred assisted living, long-term care, or experience/exposure to the senior population. Ability to community effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents. Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate older adults Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer applications Applies creative approaches to program development and event coordination Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate, and build consensus Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members. Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose! Our Culture & Values So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success. Benefits You’ll Enjoy For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 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. EOE D/V 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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