Activities Coordinator

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for eight consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for four consecutive years, most recently for 2024. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a full-time Lifestyle Coordinator to join the team at The Lodge at BridgeMill, one of United Group's professionally managed active adult communities located in Canton, GA. To learn more information about our property, visit: https://www.thelodgeatbridgemill.com/

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for creating a unique resident experience and overall lifestyle of the community to which they are assigned. This position will plan, coordinate, and manage resident services and activities in alignment with execution of United Group's SUN® program, ensuring a full calendar of events is offered. The Lifestyle Coordinator will provide direct services to residents for social, craft, recreational, and cultural activities, working effectively with persons from a wide range of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Major Tasks Key Responsibilities:

• Uses a foundation of creativity to develop new programs and coordinate activities for residents that support the SUN® program in alignment with the budget provided, and that coincide with residents’ interests.
• Creates calendars, fliers, posters, newsletters, or other materials for the purpose of announcing upcoming programs.
• Plans, organizes, leads / instructs, participates, and supervises residents in crafts, games, sports, and recreational and cultural activities.
• Monitors materials and supplies; orders supplies as needed, and stocks supplies upon receipt.
• Arranges and serves appropriate refreshments for activities.
• Documents resident activity and personal work activity through notes or other written documentation.
• Provides ongoing information and communications with residents in conjunction with management staff via newsletter and event calendar.
• As needed, transports residents to and from appointments and activities, operating and maintaining the Company vehicle (van/bus, etc.) in a safe and legal manner.

Job Overview Requirements

• Compensation: $25.00 per hour; eligible for overtime, and Renewal Bonus Incentive Program.
• Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
  • Three (3) evening shifts until 9:30pm per month required for scheduled activities/events.
  • Two (2) weekend day shifts per month required (Saturday or Sunday).
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree or related experience in event planning/coordination, preferably in the Senior Housing industry.
• Previous Experience: may have been in roles such as Activities Director, Cruise Director, Event Planner, Fitness Instructor, Volunteer Coordinator, Art Teacher, Camp Director, Theater Performer.
• Desired Skills & Attributes: highly creative; proven background in successful and engaging event planning. Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; energetic personality! Strong knowledge of the local community, area, and region to provide comprehensive programming in partnership with surrounding businesses. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher. Valid driver’s license and willingness to operate a passenger van/bus.
• Expectations: professional image compatible with United Group - positive attitude, energetic, assertive, and ability to serve as a role model. Ability to perform any necessary physical requirements of the position, i.e., light lifting and carrying. Demonstrates integrity on personal and professional level; ability to provide services while maintaining confidentiality in relation to resident concerns and service needs. Willingness to work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds required; Seniors preferred. Ability to solve problems involving residents, personnel, finances, emergency situations, etc. Willingness to assist other site team members as needed.

Benefits Time Off

• Medical: Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental Vision: eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan: Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO: Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays: 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.