Activities Director

Join Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. We’re hiring a **Director of Resident Engagement (Activities Director)** – a creative and compassionate leader who designs meaningful programs that enrich the lives of residents and foster joy, connection, and purpose. **Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!** You’re a dynamic program coordinator with a heart for seniors and a passion for engagement. You thrive in collaborative environments, lead with empathy, and bring energy and innovation to every activity you plan. **What You’ll Be Doing:** - Plan, coordinate, and implement daily resident engagement programs that meet the diverse needs and interests of residents - Supervise engagement team members and volunteers to ensure high-quality programming - Collaborate with other departments to integrate activities into overall care plans - Support and assist in the care of community pets, including dogs, cats, and birds - Promote Silverado’s mission and programs to civic and memory care-related groups - May be required to work outside of regular hours depending on business needs **Qualifications:** - Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program for older adults - Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementias is highly desirable - Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including coaching, team building, and performance management - High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred - Comfortable working in an environment with pets - Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required - Reliable transportation to meet attendance and outreach needs **Why Choose Silverado?** - Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™ - Certified Great Place to Work® - Paid training and strong internal mobility - Competitive compensation and full-time benefits #LI-TF1 Anticipated pay range $75,000—$85,000 USD **Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:** - 401(k) matching - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Paid time off - Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance - Referral program - Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs! ***\* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. \**** **California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.** **To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: ** **Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).** **Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security** EOE/M/F/D/V