Job Description

Director of Community Life

$58,154 - $65,424 per year, based on experience | Full-Time

Collingswood Manor, a UMC Community

460 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Join our Community Life team at Collingswood Manor in Collingswood. This full-time leadership position offers a competitive salary of $58,154-$65,424 per year, based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more. Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

About the Community

Collingswood Manor is a community serving residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our Community Life team plays an essential role in bringing joy, connection, and purpose to residents through meaningful programs, events, and activities.

What You'll Do: 

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee resident programs, events, and activities that reflect resident interests, preferences, and needs
• Supervise and support Community Life team members in the successful delivery of programs and services
• Develop and maintain relationships with residents, families, community organizations, and external resources to enhance programming opportunities
• Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and resource allocation
• Ensure all Community Life programs, services, and documentation comply with applicable regulations, policies, and community standards
• Facilitate resident engagement initiatives, including Resident Council meetings, community communications, calendars, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Maintain accurate assessments, records, schedules, and reports while supporting programming that accommodates varying resident abilities and preferences

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Creative Arts Therapies, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field, or equivalent direct work experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior healthcare environment with supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Completion of an activities education program
• Previous Director-level experience

Experience in therapeutic recreation, activities leadership, life enrichment, or program management in assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care is highly valued and transferable to this role.

Pay and Benefits

• $58,154 - $65,424 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning opportunities
• Employee assistance program and employee discount programs

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday-Friday
• Occasional weekends and evenings, as needed

Why UMC

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

How to Apply

Apply in about 5 minutes. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation

United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.