Director of Community Life

Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, CA, recently named "Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the U.S. 2025" by Newsweek magazine is hiring a full-time Director of Community Life.  

Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections and fostering a vibrant, empowering community culture? Valle Verde is seeking an exceptional Community Life Director to lead and inspire our residents in achieving their Best Life. This pivotal role goes beyond traditional activities coordination—it's about shaping a culture of growth, well-being, and empowerment for older adults of all abilities.

The Director of Community Life oversees the development and implementation of programming that engages residents to create experiences that inspire their best lives, and promotes/engages team members and residents in our "Best Life" philosophy.  What is "Best Life?" Best Life is a unique and holistic dementia care approach that helps people and organizations support those living with dementia to live rich and rewarding lives!

** Full Time    ** Monday - Friday   ** $85,000 to $99,000/year (DOE)

What We’re Looking For:

• A dynamic, relationship-driven individual who thrives on community building and resident empowerment.


• A creative and visionary leader who can craft programs and opportunities for growth, wellness, and connection.


• A passionate advocate for older adults, with a commitment to promoting a life of dignity, purpose, and continued learning.


• A servant leader who coaches a team to achieve these goals within every area of the community – independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.


• A person-directed approach toward resident engagement in our new, innovative model of long-term care: four, 8-person small house homes for those who need skilled nursing care.

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, recreation therapy, aging, business, or related field, preferred.

• Three to Five years of prior related experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

What's in it for you? 

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 paid company holidays (increases with years of service)


• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest


• Health, Dental and Vision Plans that start the 1^st of the month following your start date


• $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program


• Additional benefits found here: www.HGcareers.org

Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:

• Medical benefits starts the 1^st of the month following your start date


• Matching 401(k)


• $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan

Come see what HumanGood and Valle Verde have to offer!