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The Stratford

Event Director/Social Director

The Stratford, Carmel, Indiana, United States, 46033


Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First, Always. The Stratford is now accepting applications for our Event Director/Social Director Position. The ideal candidate will enjoy bringing happiness to our Independent Living members through diverse programs while gifting them with new experiences. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Interviews offered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Creates, markets, and leads a broad range of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events, outings and programs to foster a Weller Life® tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living and memory care environments to live life to the fullest.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential. Attracts, retains, coaches, motivates and leads an energetic and engaging team that delivers robust events, programs and activities to promote a Weller Life resident lifestyle; holds the team accountable for meeting objectives. Engages residents in Weller Life® opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions. Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with Senior Living Communities standards and focused on residents' unique needs and interests. Continuously gauges residents' interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly. Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community. Maintains a robust volunteer program that ensures a pool of external volunteers is available to engage with residents and support the creation and delivery of programs that draw on their expertise and unique talents. Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community. Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly. Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development. Partners with the Executive Director to create the annual budget for the department; oversees purchasing, third party services, scheduling and other expenses to effectively manage the budget. Oversees transportation of residents in Senior Living Communities vehicles and ensures that vehicles are safely and properly maintained; may drive residents as needed. Shares successful activity blueprints with peers and participates in best practices calls. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Partners with peers and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs. Effectively administers and participates in Senior Living Communities "Manager on Duty" program. Other duties as assigned.

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