Vets2PM

DoD SkillBridge: Connections Director

Vets2PM  •  $29 - $33.50/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


DoD SkillBridge Internship: Connections Director

SkillBridge Industry Mentor:

Juniper Communities

SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC

Location: Chatham; Sewell; Hamilton; Paramus; or Williamstown, New Jersey


Applicants must
be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify
for the DoD SkillBridge Program.


To Apply:

Apply to this posting and then go to

www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge

and complete the SkillBridge interest form.

About
the company:

Juniper Village is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual whose life we touch so that we may all live fully throughout all seasons of life. We do this by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

Juniper Village owns, operates and manages
hospitality retirement

communities in various regions across the country. The company’s operations are designed and managed to provide the finest quality personal service and exceptional care to foster healthy and independent lives for those who live and work in our communities. The company’s team of experienced committed individuals is deeply committed to achieving the company’s mission and balancing quality in service, program and environment with financial stability and prosperity.

Together, we nurture the spirit of life.

Company website:

https://junipercommunities.com/

Desired Military Experience, Backgrounds, and/or Aptitude

  • Training & Education Specialists

  • Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Professionals

  • Equal Opportunity Advisors

  • Behavioral Health Technicians

  • Public Affairs / Event Planning

  • Community Engagement Coordinators

  • Program & Project Managers

  • Health Services / Wellness Coordinators

  • Administrative & Leadership Roles in Service and Support Units

  • & more!

Internship Summary

Juniper

Communities is seeking a Connections Director SkillBridge Intern to assist in leading the design and execution of vibrant engagement programs within a
hospitality retirement

community. This is a unique leadership opportunity that blends hospitality, event coordination, wellness programming, and personalized resident care.

As a Connections Director Intern, you will gain hands-on experience planning and implementing recreational, educational, cultural, and wellness-based activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of residents. You’ll work closely with staff, volunteers, families, and residents to ensure that programs align with individual needs and community goals.

Responsibilities

  • Help plan, organize, and implement holistic daily programming for residents.

  • Support and supervise Connections team members and train staff in activity implementation.

  • Organize monthly calendars, newsletters, and "brag books" highlighting resident activities.

  • Assist in coordinating events, volunteer involvement, and interdepartmental programs.

  • Communicate regularly with residents and families to ensure engagement and satisfaction.

  • Ensure compliance with safety and wellness standards, including infection control.

  • Contribute to the resident move-in process by ensuring social and emotional readiness.

  • Support budget development and manage inventory for program-related supplies.

  • Serve as Manager on Duty and assist with community-wide initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Psychology, or related field preferred.

  • Certified Activity Professional preferred.

  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

  • Experience in healthcare, education, recreation, or service-related industries preferred.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Compensation Range

:

If hired after the internship the target compensation range is $58K - $67K. This compensation can vary depending on experience level, certifications, and other factors.

[

NOTE:

Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is
understood that no single candidate will have equal
expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed.
Successful candidates will possess a compelling
combination of many of them and the self-awareness and
wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the
area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM Provides:

  • PMP Certification Training

  • Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge
    Intern Zoom Meetings.

  • PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn
    optimization, and interview skills course.

  • Other free resources, including an electronic copy
    of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other:

Not all internships include certification
training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include
their own internship-focused training instead. If
selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your
approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you
understand what is included in your internship.
Vets2PM

About Vets2PM

At Vets2PM, we help military Service members, spouses, and veterans become project managers and connect them with companies that need them.

✔ Military Service members, spouses, and veterans → We show you how to translate your military experience into project management, earn certifications like the PMP, CAPM, or ACP to certify that experience, and step confidently into a meaningful, lucrative post-service project management career.

✔ Companies → We provide you certified, experienced, project management job-ready talent through the DOD SkillBridge program, at no cost during their internship, and these professionals are ready to lead from day one.

Here’s what we’ve done so far:

✔ 19,000+ veterans served

✔ 8,000+ trained

✔ 2,000+ hired

We also bring our training directly to installations through our Master Project Leader Program (MPLWorkshop / MPLCourse), a 60-day long program in which we prepare each one with the three most popular project management certifications in the marketplace today; the PMI PMP and ACP and the Scrum.Org PSM, which literally certifies that translated project delivery, i.e., mission execution, experience in the minds of many hiring managers and project executives!

✔ Fort Bliss, TX

✔ Fort Campbell, KY

✔ Virtual

→ Veterans: You already lead teams, manage timelines, and deliver results. We help you turn that into a meaningful, lucrative civilian career in project management.

→ Companies: You need dependable people who can handle complex projects. We train them, certify them, and send them your way.

✔ Certified talent

✔ Real experience

✔ Immediate impact

Start here:

Veterans: https://lnkd.in/eatT9rg

Companies: https://lnkd.in/ebBEi-9V

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Year Founded
2015
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