Do you believe every person deserves a life filled with purpose, connection, growth, and joy?
Vanguard Landing is seeking a passionate, organized, and creative Resident Life & Engagement Director to lead the development of meaningful activities, daily programming, and engagement opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
This leadership role oversees our Life Skills, Art, and Recreation programs while helping residents build independence, confidence, social connections, and life skills through engaging daily experiences.
• Lead and supervise our Life Skills Educators, Art, and Recreation Managers
• Develop and oversee activity calendars, special events, and daily programming
• Create opportunities that promote independence, socialization, wellness, and community inclusion
• Help residents discover interests, build skills, and experience meaningful daily routines
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure activities align with resident goals and support plans
• Maintain safe, organized, and engaging activity spaces throughout campus
• Has experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Is a natural leader who can inspire and supervise a team
• Is creative, energetic, and passionate about building engaging programs
• Believes in dignity, choice, inclusion, and person-centered support
• Enjoys event planning, recreation, education, arts, and community engagement
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience creating, leading, and supervising programs for individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
At Vanguard Landing, we're building one of Virginia's most innovative intentional communities for adults with disabilities. Our team is passionate about creating opportunities for residents to thrive, develop meaningful relationships, and live a Very Good Life.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact while helping shape a first-of-its-kind community, we'd love to hear from you.