Our Community Life Program is one of our most critical programs, impacting all of our residents, staff, and visitors. The Community Program Manager supports the Director of Community Life in the overall day-to-day management of the programs, events and activities in our community. This includes all aspects of developing, planning, implementing, facilitation and evaluation of our current programs, events and activities as well as future planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field such as exercise sports science, health promotion, physical education or the equivalent education and experience.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years related work experience with older adults in a residential environment with the ability to assess and understand the unique needs of older adults.
• 2 years of experience supervising two or more direct reports preferred.
• 2 years of experience in event planning, recreation and activities management strongly preferred.
• A current, valid North Carolina state driver’s license, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record, and must complete required company-provided Safe Driving Training within first month of hire.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.) is needed.
• Knowledge of photographic and audio/visual equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of regional history and cultural arts preferred.
• The ability to understand, speak, read, and write English proficiently is required.

• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously – focused on quality outcomes.
• A commitment and capability to build strong relationships with managers and Team Members to support open communication, and mutual trust and respect.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Strong internal and external customer service focus.
• Bias for action, strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (including effective presentation skills) with the ability to interact comfortably at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to have positive attitude toward the geriatric population.
• Must be able to remain calm under stress, and to problem-solve or report problem identification to supervisor.

• Responsible for managing all aspects of programming, events and activities with a focus on developing, planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure success.
• Responsible for creating a strategic focus and plan regarding resident programs, events and activities for future program creation, enhancement, and expansion.
• Creates the vision for Resident and Community Programs, including partnerships with local Durham businesses, organizations, and resource groups.
• Has direct management responsibility for the Program Coordinator and Program Assistant, including recruitment, training and development, performance management, payroll, and supervision of day-to-day tasks.
• Responsible for managing communication and publications of programs, events and activities.

• A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
• Competitive pay based on experience plus shift differentials.
• Low cost/high benefit health insurance coverage (major medical, FSA, vision, dental).
• Excellent life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest.
• 403B retirement plan with an outstanding 7% company match.
• Generous paid sick and vacation time.
• Employee wellness and recognition programs to reward great work and provide work/life balance.

The Forest at Duke is proud to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race,color, religion, sex,
gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin,sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, veteran status,or any other class of unique or protected character.