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Property Activities Coordinator

Location: Shawnee, KS 55+ Residential Community
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Property Manager

Position Overview

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, and leading engaging life enrichment activities for residents within a 55+ community. This role plays an important part in creating a welcoming, active, and enjoyable community environment where residents feel connected, valued, and proud of where they live.

The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, compassionate, and highly organized, with a passion for working with older adults. This position requires someone who can build strong relationships with residents, understand their interests, and develop meaningful activities that support social, emotional, spiritual, physical, mental, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead a variety of resident activities, events, and programs.
• Develop monthly activity calendars that offer a balanced mix of social, recreational, educational, spiritual, financial, wellness, and life enrichment opportunities.
• Encourage resident participation and create an inclusive environment where all residents feel welcome.
• Host and facilitate community events such as games, holiday celebrations, wellness programs, educational workshops, resident socials, outings, and special events.
• Work with residents to identify interests, preferences, and new activity ideas.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, speakers, volunteers, local organizations, and service providers for resident programs and events.
• Promote activities through flyers, newsletters, calendars, announcements, and other communication channels.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment during all resident activities.
• Support resident engagement by building positive relationships and encouraging community involvement.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, supplies, and logistics for all scheduled events.
• Track participation and provide feedback to management regarding activity success and resident interests.
• Maintain an activity budget, purchase supplies as approved, and ensure resources are used responsibly.
• Support the overall resident experience by helping create a positive, engaging, and community-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in activities coordination, senior living, property management, hospitality, recreation, customer service, or event planning preferred.
• Experience working with older adults or 55+ communities is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and lead group activities with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop engaging programs for a diverse resident population.
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including email, calendars, Microsoft Office, or similar programs.
• Must be dependable, professional, and comfortable interacting with residents, families, vendors, and staff.

Desired Skills

• Event planning and coordination
• Resident engagement
• Community outreach
• Public speaking and group facilitation
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Calendar planning and organization
• Customer service
• Vendor and volunteer coordination
• Senior living or 55+ community experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with setting up events and activities.
• Ability to lift or move activity supplies, tables, chairs, or decorations as needed.
• Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor community events

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $18 - 22 / Hour

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & AD&D Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k): 100% match on first 3%, 50% match on 4-5%

Paid Time Off:

• 10 Days paid Time Off

About Workforce Beacon Solutions

Workforce Beacon Solutions partners with organizations to deliver strategic workforce solutions that drive performance and growth. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, helping them secure talent that aligns with their long-term business objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workforce Beacon Solutions and our client are equal opportunity employers and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person