About this role
Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, Oxford's only locally owned and operated independent senior living community, is looking for an energetic, creative, and caring individual to join our leadership team as our new Director of Activities!
At Beau Ridge, we believe life should be enjoyed, friendships should be celebrated, and every day should offer something new and exciting. Our mission is to ensure that every resident we are privileged to meet is treated with respect and compassion, embraced by a spirit of community that celebrates the unique dignity of each individual.
The Beau Ridge Promise is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who understands that creating meaningful experiences goes beyond filling an activities calendar. It's about getting to know our residents, building genuine relationships, bringing people together, and finding opportunities to make ordinary days extraordinary.
If you have a passion for people, a creative spirit, and a heart for serving others, we'd love to meet you!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee a creative, engaging monthly activities calendar that reflects the interests, personalities, and lifestyles of our residents.
- Build meaningful relationships with residents, taking the time to learn their interests, hobbies, backgrounds, and preferences.
- Plan and execute special events, themed gatherings, holiday celebrations, and experiences that make life at Beau Ridge memorable.
- Coordinate off-campus outings, including transportation, reservations, and chaperoning as needed.
- Arrange entertainers, speakers, caterers, vendors, decorators, and other event partners.
- Oversee seasonal and holiday decorating throughout the community.
- Prepare event invitations, announcements, family communications, and RSVP lists.
- Recruit, coordinate, and supervise volunteers.
- Participate in resident meetings, encourage feedback, and serve as a resident advocate.
- Work closely with the leadership team to create an engaging, welcoming, and connected community.
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What We're Looking For
- An energetic, outgoing, and naturally creative individual who genuinely enjoys working with older adults.
- Experience in senior living or hospitality is preferred
- Someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects and events. Experience with the design software Canva is preferred.
- An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners.
- A self-starter who brings fresh ideas, takes initiative, and isn't afraid to think outside the box.
- A positive team player who leads by example and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make things happen!
Most importantly, you must have a caring heart and a genuine willingness to serve others
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays