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Activities Director

$26 per hour

Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Activities Director

Job Category: Comm Life - Dynam Living 6106 Requisition Number: ACTIV011538

Posted: May 26, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Ecumenical (Harrisburg) 3525 Canby St Harrisburg, PA 17109, USA

Description

Pay starts at $26.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Are you ready to enrich the lives around you? As the Activities Director you will create joyful experiences with all members of our community. At Country Meadows/Ecumenical you will put your creativity to use in this role by designing activities that engage, support and uplift our residents. This includes physical activities but also mental stimulus to enrich wellness benefits. This role plays a crucial part in our overall growth and wellness throughout the campus and our community at large.

Full time 9am-5pm, includes every 6th weekend, every 6th holiday, and one 12pm-8pm shift per month

Our investment in you:

  • Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
  • Length of service bonus awards
  • PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
  • Excellent vision and dental
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
  • Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
  • Wellness reimbursement incentives
  • $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

  • Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
  • Direct access to your supervisory team
  • Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
  • On-the-job training and continuing education
  • Employee assistance program for you and your family
  • Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
  • Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Activities Director Responsibilities:

  • Organizer of activities that promote a feeling of independence, fulfillment and purpose.
  • Directs Activities Associates in their efforts to facilitate a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that are appealing to the interests of our residents.
  • Works with campus leadership to help achieve goals and launch new initiatives.
  • Act as a role model leading a team of co-workers to take a proactive approach in the daily operations of dynamic living and promoting wellness practices.

Activities Director Requirements:

  • Prior experience in group socialization, fitness, wellness or recreation programs required.
  • Previous management experience preferred.
  • Activity Director or Fitness/Wellness certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of local community and regional resources.
  • Skills in training, directing and evaluating team and program performance.
  • Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
  • Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows/Ecumenical:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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