Senior Living Residences·Brookline, Massachusetts
Assist the Program Director in creating, scheduling, and implementing daily engagement activities for senior residents. Responsibilities include coordinating entertainment, managing outings, and updating the monthly newsletter and social media.
Programming (Activities) Assistant Brookline, Massachusetts
Have you ever coached a team, facilitated a program, or worked as a group leader? This may be the role for you! Goddard House is seeking a patient, innovative programmer who is creative, friendly, compassionate and organized to assist the Program Director in creating, scheduling and implementing programs for our residents.
Goddard House's caring and compassionate programming team members provide dynamic opportunities and meaningful engagement for our senior residents.
Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment.
We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work [https://topworkplaces.com/award/boston/2024/] and #35 in the nation by USA Today!
Goddard House is located at 165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA.
Learn more about Goddard House here [https://www.goddardhouse.org/].
Rates start at $20 per hour
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Harvard Vanguard, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
Nationwide tuition rewards program.
Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Riverway Green Line (E), Forest Hills Station, and along MBTA bus route 39)
Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at jobs@goddardhouse.org [jobs@slr-usa.com].
Market context
In Massachusetts, Programming Assistant roles in activities are often tied to senior care settings that need reliable support for resident engagement and daily programming. This role can be competitive because employers value experience with elderly or Alzheimer’s populations, along with a background in Therapeutic Recreation, Education, or Social Work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show hands-on activity planning and dementia-care experience.