Resident Engagement Manager

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Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Resident Engagement Managers have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers and Resident Engagement Directors.

• Plan and execute monthly activity calendars, events, and community outings.
• Lead, schedule, and support engagement staff and volunteers.
• Partner with other departments to enhance resident satisfaction and support tours and marketing events.
• Manage budgets, vendors, supplies, and program documentation.
• Ensure all programs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Creative, outgoing, and organized, with a passion for enriching the lives of older adults.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire both staff and residents.
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation therapy, event planning, or a related field preferred.
• Able to balance planning, administrative work, and hands‑on engagement with residents.

Primarily Monday–Friday, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends for special events. Participates in the community’s Manager-on-Duty rotation as needed.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

• Utilizes a person-centered approach starting with positive perceptions of aging, while building relationships and connections amongst residents.
• Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents’ shared interests.
• Collaborates with community leadership team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events at the community including, but not limited to, holiday, family, educational, and other marketing events.
• Plans and schedules meaningful opportunities for resident engagement outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Requires at least one year of direct experience with adults. Leadership experience and a degree in a related field are preferred (therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education or other related field)