Lifestyle Director
5 days ago
Somerset
Job Description Job Title: Lifestyle Director (55+ Community) Position Summary: The Lifestyle Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a wide range of recreational, social, and educational programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in a 55+ community. This role serves as a key liaison between residents, clubs, vendors, and management, ensuring a vibrant, engaging, and inclusive community environment. Key Responsibilities: Program & Event Management • Plan, coordinate, and execute a calendar of events, including social gatherings, trips, holiday celebrations, and special events, • Organize large-scale signature events (e.g., New Year’s Eve, seasonal festivals, community fairs), • Arrange transportation (e.g., jitneys, buses) for trips and off-site activities, • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, • Promote activities and encourage participation across diverse interests, • Support and coordinate resident clubs and interest groups, • Work with club leaders to schedule meetings, events, and use of facilities, • Prepare and distribute flyers, emails, and website/app updates, • Maintain an up-to-date community calendar of events, • Source, negotiate, and coordinate with entertainers, instructors, and vendors, • Manage the lifestyle budget, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective programming, • Maintain accurate financial records Facility Coordination • Schedule and oversee the use of community amenities (clubhouse, ballroom, fitness rooms, audio/visual equipment etc.), • Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and cleanliness for events, • Coordinate with maintenance and management staff as needed Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Hospitality, Communications, or related field preferred, • Minimal experience and willing to train to have someone grow into the position, • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and community management software (or willingness to learn), • QuickBooks experience preferred Key Skills & Competencies: • Event planning and coordination, • Customer service and resident relations, • Creativity and program development, • Budget management, • Problem-solving and adaptability, • Public speaking and presentation skills Working Conditions: • Combination of office and on-site event work, • Regular interaction with residents, vendors, and staff, • Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting during event setup Goal of the Position: To create a dynamic, engaging lifestyle program that promotes social connection, wellness, and overall satisfaction for residents within the community.