Life Enrichment Coordinator

Lake Seminole Square; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearthwood Senior Living in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Community Life Associate (Life Enrichment Coordinator) who is energetic, creative, and outgoing. You will plan and lead programs that keep residents active, connected, and engaged across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

This role involves coordinating daily activities, organizing outings, and helping build a warm, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, fitness, education, or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a Community Life Associate, plan and lead engaging programs that promote physical wellness, lifelong learning, creativity, and social connection.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing daily activities and special events.
• Lead fitness, wellness, recreational, educational, and social programs for residents.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Organize outings, transportation to activities, and distribution of calendars/newsletters.
• Collaborate with other departments to create memorable experiences for residents and families.
• Utilize social media to highlight community life and celebrate resident experiences.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Creativity

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canva

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

At Hearthwood Senior Living, you'll have a front-row seat to the incredible stories, wisdom, and experiences of the residents who call our community home. More than that, you'll become part of a team dedicated to creating joyful, engaging, and purposeful days for every resident.

This isn't just another job—it's an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building meaningful relationships every day.

We're looking for a Community Life Associate (Life Enrichment Coordinator) who is energetic, creative, outgoing, and enjoys motivating others to stay active, connected, and engaged. If you're someone who loves planning events, leading group activities, thinking outside the box, and bringing positive energy wherever you go, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

As a Community Life Associate, you'll help create experiences that enrich the lives of our residents by planning and leading engaging programs that promote physical wellness, lifelong learning, creativity, and social connection.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Director of Community Life with planning, scheduling, and implementing daily activities and special events.
• Leading engaging fitness, wellness, recreational, educational, and social programs for residents.
• Creating a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Encouraging resident participation while building meaningful relationships with individuals throughout the community.
• Organizing outings, shopping trips, entertainment, and special events.
• Safely transporting residents to scheduled activities when needed.
• Preparing and distributing monthly newsletters and weekly activity calendars.
• Utilizing social media to highlight community life and celebrate resident experiences.
• Developing programs that meet the interests and abilities of residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to create memorable experiences for residents and families.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for special events and activities.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic personality with a passion for serving older adults.
• Someone who enjoys staying active and inspiring others to participate in wellness and recreational activities.
• Creative, organized, and able to think on your feet.
• Comfortable leading groups, speaking in front of others, and encouraging participation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva (or similar design software).
• Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Six months or more of experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, fitness, education, or senior living is preferred.

Why Hearthwood?

When you join Hearthwood Senior Living, you're joining a team that believes life should be celebrated every day. We invest in our employees because we know they are the heart of our community. Here, your creativity, compassion, and energy will help residents continue living vibrant, fulfilling lives.

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for people to a career that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement-

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Job Info

• Job Identification 29382
• Posting Date 09/22/2025, 08:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time