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Careers / Director of Community Relations

Director of Community Relations

Interested in joining The Kensington Family?

Why Kensington Place? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too!

Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve.

Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary: $100,000-$125,000 based on experience

Work Location: In-Person at Kensington place Redwood City

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday

What does Kensington Senior Living offer you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits.
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Complimentary Meals
  • Growth Opportunities
The Director of Community Relations is responsible for assessing and cultivating potential referral sources and maintaining existing relationships within the external referral network. The Director of Community Relations also assists in any and all aspects of the sales and marketing operations to build census and prospect awareness.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Meets with all prospective residents and families/responsible parties to establish relationships, gather information, answer questions, conduct tours, and qualify residents for admission.
  1. Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date lead activity notes, occupancy and suite inventory reports and forecasts. Ensures that all resident information is up to date and accurate in the property management system, including but not limited to resident and family contact information, face sheet information, deposit status, and move-in/ move out status.
  1. Achieve or exceed budgeted occupancy, move in targets, and closure rate goals.  Develops and implements correction actions for areas where targeted performance is not achieved.
  1. Participates in periodic competitive analyses of the local market that includes positioning, pricing, features, occupancy, and sales approaches of competitors.
  1. Participates in development of quarterly sales and marketing plans that include recommendations for adjusting the community’s positioning, target markets and resident profiles, pricing recommendations, media plans, public relations plans, community outreach plans, and expected costs.
  1. Attend training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.
Knowledge and Skill:  

1. Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
2. Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
3. Strong time management and organizational skills.
4. Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management System.

Qualifications:

1. Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
2. Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
3. Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
4. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
5. Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
6. Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
7. Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of California.
8. Minimum of 2 years in similar position, with preferable retirement living or home-care background.
9. High school or equivalent diploma required.  Under graduate college degree preferred.
10. Must have reliable transportation to conduct outreach visits on a continuous basis

Mental and Physical Requirements:

1. Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
3. Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
4. Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

To apply for this job email your details to jobrc@kensingtonsl.com