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We are currently seeking a Community Development Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Development Director is responsible for building meaningful relationships with prospective residents and their influencers to drive occupancy through tours, reservations, and successful move-ins. This role is highly relationship-driven and ideal for an energetic, outgoing professional with a passion for seniors, marketing, and community engagement. The Community Development Director serves as a key ambassador for the community and plays a critical role in presenting the assisted living lifestyle with compassion, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, sales, or public relations
- Assisted living or senior housing experience preferred
Skills & Attributes:
- High-energy, motivated, and outgoing personality
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow up consistently
- Comfort with CRM systems and prospect tracking software
- Professional appearance and demeanor
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales & Prospect Development
- Utilize the community’s designated CRM system to track prospects and manage follow-up
- Respond promptly to phone, email, and walk-in inquiries
- Conduct purposeful, compassionate, and informative tours, averaging 2–3 tours per weekday
- Build rapport with prospects and influencers to encourage tours, meals, and lifestyle sampling
- Categorize prospects as hot, warm, or cold to support closing strategies
- Secure reservations and assist with initial paperwork and deposits
Move-In Coordination
- Orchestrate smooth resident move-ins by guiding families through logistics such as moving services, apartment preparation, and utilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact to minimize confusion and reduce family stress
Follow-Up & Relationship Management
- Maintain detailed notes and conduct 20–30 follow-up calls per day (time allowing)
- Build ongoing relationships with prospects, residents, and family members
Networking & Community Outreach
- Network with professionals, organizations, and groups positioned to refer seniors
- Obtain referral names from residents and families
- Collaborate with the Activities Coordinator to plan community events
- Plan and execute at least one special community event each month to enhance visibility and stimulate interest
Reporting & Collaboration
- Work closely with Executive Directors and Administrators at assigned facilities
- Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Administrator
RESIDENT SERVICES & SATISFACTION
- Uphold residents’ rights, privacy, dignity, and comfort at all times
- Interact with residents and families in a respectful, empathetic, and professional manner
- Respond appropriately to concerns and inquiries
- Ensure accurate and timely communication
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Attend required in-service trainings and staff meetings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
- Work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions
- Must be able to speak, hear, and interact effectively with residents, families, and staff