Activities Assistant

Overview

Bring Joy. Build Community. Make Every Day Meaningful.

Activities Assistant - Senior Living (Nonprofit Organization)

Do you believe fun has no age limit? Are you energized by creating moments that make people smile, laugh, and feel truly seen? Our nonprofit senior living community is looking for a compassionate, creative, and organized Activities Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents, while honoring their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference every single day.

What You'll Do

As an Activities Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our resident experience, helping to plan, coordinate, and bring to life engaging daily, weekly, and monthly activities. Your work will help foster connection, wellness, and joy throughout our community.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating fun and meaningful in-house events and community outings
• Assisting with planning, setup, staffing, and execution of activities and classes
• Creating flyers, sign-up sheets, newsletters, and monthly calendars
• Supporting resident excursions and ensuring safety at all times
• Collaborating with transportation and other departments to manage reservations and attendance
• Communicating with residents and families to confirm activity participation
• Maintaining accurate records, purchase orders, and deadlines
• Creating a welcoming, calm, and uplifting environment for residents and staff
• Upholding confidentiality, resident rights, and our mission-driven values
• Promoting a lifestyle centered on wellness, purpose, and healthy living

Who You Are

You're a people-person with a big heart, strong organizational skills, and a passion for working with seniors. You're dependable, creative, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and minimum age of 18
• Experience with activity planning, scheduling, or program development
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions independently, and adapt as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate, respectful approach

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience in senior living or wellness programming
• Knowledge of gerontology and aging-related needs
• Basic First Aid/CPR knowledge
• Physical stamina to assist with activities and resident support

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit that truly values its residents and staff
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults
• Work in a supportive, faith-centered environment that promotes kindness and service
• Use your creativity to design experiences that matter

What We Offer:

• Complimentary meals.
• Daily pay option available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• 403b company-matched retirement plan.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Company-provided $15,000 life insurance payout, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Free CDP training provided.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Entertainment discounts through FunEx.
• Employee assistance program and much more!

If you're ready to help bring fun, connection, and purpose to our senior community, we'd love to meet you.

About Us:

Fellowship Square is a non-profit Christian Care Community that has been offering affordable senior housing for over 40 years while enhancing the quality of life and independence of our residents.

As a company, we take great pride in delivering an exceptional living experience to our residents and fostering a warm, family-like environment for our team.

Fellowship Square Christian Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.