Assistant Director of Community Life

About ClarkLindsey

ClarkLindsey is a mission-driven Life Plan Community dedicated to fostering wellness, building community, and inspiring older adults to live their best lives. We believe community life is not simply about activities, but about purpose, identity, belonging, and whole-person thriving across every stage of aging.

Our culture is grounded in respect, inclusion, lifelong growth, and meaningful connection. Team members are expected to bring professionalism, compassion, and a collaborative spirit to their work with residents, families, and one another.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Community Life supports the Director in fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture across ClarkLindsey’s continuum of care. This role serves as the primary leader for Independent Living engagement while providing cross-campus leadership in program standards, signature experiences, mentorship, and community partnerships.

This position elevates resident engagement beyond activities to purpose, connection, and whole-person wellness, directly advancing ClarkLindsey’s mission to help older adults live their best lives.

Key Responsibilities

Independent Living Leadership

• Plan and implement Independent Living programs that include physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

• Facilitate resident councils and committees; translate feedback into actionable programming.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents and families to promote engagement and resolve concerns.

• Oversee Independent Living calendars, newsletters, and TV channel communications.

• Plan and execute outings, lifelong learning series, special events, and other opportunities requiring complex planning and coordination.

• Collect and elevate resident stories in collaboration with the Marketing team

Cross-Campus Leadership

• Partner with engagement teams across levels of care to align programming standards, calendars, and themes.

• Identify gaps or redundancies in programming and provide recommendations for improvement to the Director.

• Co-lead campus-wide events, holidays celebrations, and signature experiences.

• Mentor engagement staff, interns, and volunteers in best practices and resident-centered programming.

Community Partnerships

• Cultivate partnerships with organizations such as schools, churches, cultural organizations, and performers.

• Expand intergenerational, educational, and creative opportunities.

• Serve as the primary contact for Independent Living community partnerships.

Operational Support

• Assist with department communication, onboarding, program reviews, and policy development.

• Serve as department lead in the Director’s absence. Provide coordinator support when needed.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, social work, education, hospitality, or related field preferred.

· 3–5+ years of experience in senior living engagement or related field.

· Demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal).

· Strong program design and facilitation skills.

· Demonstrated leadership in storytelling, relationship building, and community partnership stewardship.

· Exceptional relational intelligence – knows how to see, hear, and understand people.

· Creative, resourceful, warm, articulate, and inspiring.

· Strong organization, prioritization, and follow through skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across levels of care.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or program management tools.

· Experience in journalism, PR, communications, or marketing is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

· The pay range for this salaried position is $60,000 - $72,500. Company-wide bonuses equaling up to 2% of salary are available based on performance, generally in the spring and fall each year.

· ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account

· Various AFLAC policies

· Long Term Disability (full-time)

· Life Insurance

· Educational Reimbursement

· Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays

· Sick Leave for longer-term illness

· Bereavement Leave

The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:

· Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual

· Complementary Meals while Working

· Employee Assistance Program

· On-Site Fitness Center

· Uniform Purchase Assistance

· Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA

ClarkLindsey affirms the dignity of all individuals and is committed to equal opportunity and respectful engagement. We strive to create an environment where residents, team members, and visitors are valued, included, and empowered to thrive.