Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc · Salt Lake City, UT

Activities Director at Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc — Salt Lake City, UT

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UTPosted 2026-07-30Apply on Workday

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# Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

As an Activities Director, you provide overall leadership for a vibrant, resident-centered activities and volunteer program that promotes connection, wellness, and purpose across the community.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and oversee daily activities, events, outings, and wellness programs
  • Develop engaging calendars and newsletters aligned with resident interests
  • Recruit, inspire, and manage activities team members and volunteers
  • Build partnerships with local organizations and community groups
  • Oversee drivers and coordinate community outings
  • Manage the department budget and monitor expenses
  • Review resident surveys and lead Resident Council meetings
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state/province, and Sunrise quality standards
  • Collaborate with Sales, Dining, and leadership on community events
  • Hire, coach, schedule, and develop team members

You create meaningful experiences while building a strong, energized team that enhances resident life every day.

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, or related field OR Certified Activity Professional
  • 2+ years experience in senior living or community recreation
  • 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage budgets and multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events

Activities Director – Create Meaningful Moments for Seniors Every Day Activities Director | Life Enrichment | Senior Living Activities

# Pay Range:

26.75 - 33.50

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

## Equal Opportunity Employer