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Oak Park Place

Activity Director

Oak Park Place, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Overview

Join to apply for the Activity Director role at Oak Park Place Madison Nakoma. Do you find joy in helping others? At Oak Park Place, our goal is to share our GIFTS to enhance the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like your calling, we want to talk to you. Share your gifts and make a difference in the lives of seniors every day. Oak Park Place is hiring! As a smaller company, we cater to our residents’ needs and take pride in providing an employee friendly work environment. We are currently looking for an

Activities Director

for our Madison Nakoma community. The Activities Director plans and organizes activities that provide entertainment, exercise and relaxation to our residents. Duties include encouraging hobbies, planning parties, crafts, games and other activities. This position requires excellent communication, creativity, positive attitude and a can do attitude. Responsibilities

Assess needs, plan and manage all aspects of our comprehensive activities program, working with department resources, team members, and volunteers Get to know each resident individually to better understand needs and varying interests and coordinate activities accordingly Involve family, residents, staff and community volunteers to participate as a regular part of the program Network within the community to establish and develop a relationship with local businesses, organizations, and schools to build and maintain a volunteer base Ensure participation by visiting all residents and driving engagement Manage the procurement, care, and maintenance of all event supplies and equipment Promote positive public relations through contacting media sources regarding special events and generating sympathy, holiday, and thank-you communications Qualifications

Two years of previous experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years Associate degree preferred Previous experience in a supervisory role Previous experience working with seniors is preferred Strong organizational and planning skills required Ability to work independently is a must Job details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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