Resident Event Associate

Resident Services Coordinator

Join our team at Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living as a Resident Services Coordinator to bring your passion for resident engagement into our community.

What We Offer:

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision, and values.
• Medical, dental, and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
• PTO plans, plus company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.
• Growth opportunities grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Compensation: between $69,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Visible advocate for residents, creating a fun and vibrant atmosphere by engaging residents through a series of activities, events, trips, etc.
• Seeks to understand residents' interest in activities/events and then organizes the activities and events for residents to attend.
• Shows creativity in event creation and postings to garner interest for robust resident attendance.
• Builds strong positive relationships with residents, departments, and outside vendors.
• Attends all Resident Life planned functions and helps coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Collaborates with departments to coordinate room usage for activities/events (i.e., room reservations through Event Management System; table/chair configuration and set-up/breakdown logistics; A/V needs; food and beverage; publicity, etc.)
• Facilitates and maintains communication regarding activities/events among residents as well as various staff.
• Participates in the Welcome Home program per the program standards.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding resident interests, activities, and organizations.
• Supports philanthropy including fundraising campaigns, collaborating with residents, and working with peer groups.
• Researches and coordinates off-campus excursions and transportation for residents.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in service-related roles, including volunteer work or public service.
• Previous experience working with senior citizens is preferred.
• Occasionally weekends, holidays, and evening availability is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• May direct, produce, edit, and videotape community activities, meetings, and special projects as needed.
• Ability to multi-task.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.