Activity Director

The Activities Director at a Brightview Senior Living community is a fabulously fun individual who has an immediate and sustained goal of shaping and fostering a spirit of vibrant living in the community!  In fact, this position is so focused on motivating, encouraging and ensuring that all of our residents live their fullest life possible, that it officially carries the title of Vibrant Living Director.  

We are currently looking for a Vibrant Living Director to oversee our activities and programming at Brightview Woodbury Lake in New Jersey as their fabulous VLD is transferring to a larger community! 

Get ready to bring all of your creativity and planning skills to life because in this role, you'll get to design a variety of activities and programs to engage residents that deliver high quality and vibrant social, physical, educational and spiritual activities and programs for all residents.  You'll even to get personally lead many of these joy filled moments!  Don't forget to partner with vendors to provide new and enriching experiences as well!

Additionally, you'll get to engage, manage and coach a team of activity assistants (Vibrant Living Assistants) to utilize their skills for innovation and assistance with programs and activities.

You'll also get to monitor trends and new developments in senior living and related fields and to support the development and execution of robust, varied, and meaningful programs and share strategies and best practices with fellow Vibrant Living Directors.  Occasionally you might even serve as a project manager for company-wide initiatives and wellness initiatives.

This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field that lends itself to the support of vibrant living in a senior environment; marketing, education or geriatrics preferred. 
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a high energy, public role, three of which are in a leadership/supervisory capacity; preferred experience includes event or activities planning, sales, and/or training.  
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and influence others. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning and creative thinking to solve nebulous or complex problems and challenges. 
• Experience working with in a multi-site environment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet based applications such as web conferencing. 
• Ability to manage projects and to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of senior living regulations and safety considerations for working with seniors.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.