Job Summary

The Resident Events Director is responsible for the overall operation of activities for the residents at The Carlyle House, which includes planning, directing, organizing, implementing and evaluating all activities and volunteer programs.

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the development department.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates all community events and/or programs.
• Manages a staff in the planning and conducting of daily activities for the residents.
• Manages and directs the planning and implementing of special events that are timely, financially successful and promotes The Carlyle House effectively.
• Meets and/or exceed budget targets.
• Develops staff on the various programs and technology provided by The Carlyle House.
• Prepares and distributes a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
• Coordinate the activity programs with services and/or volunteers in the community.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
• Assess residents’ needs and develop resident activities goals.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Review residents’ goals and progress notes.
• Conduct performance reviews and corrective action for all employees.
• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage
• Participate with the Executive Director in developing a budget.
• Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, activities which bring family members or members of the community in to the community, etc.).
• Develop and implement Vigorous Mind individual and group activities.
• Maintain accurate information, pictures, and videos.

In addition to the essential job specific duties listed above, the Resident Events Director shall be required to perform all duties (essential and non-essential) in a manner consistent with the mission statement and core values of The Carlyle House and will be evaluated on such basis. Furthermore, every employee must abide by all campus, departmental and safety policies, rules and regulations.

The Carlyle House has the right to change the job specific duties and specifications required for the position of Resident Events Director from time to time without prior notice.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent, majoring in Geriatric or Communication Field.

Experience: Previous fundraising experience preferred.

Attendance: Regular attendance is an essential part of this job description.

Work Environment:

Normal office environment
Handles confidential information
Tight time constraints
Extended visual concentration