Life Enrichment Coordinator

Piper Shores; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company-sponsored disability and life

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays with double pay

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Rewards and gift cards

Job summary

Piper Shores seeks a compassionate Life Enrichment Coordinator to support the Life Enrichment Manager in planning, scheduling and running activities for active independent living residents. You will help manage events, coordinate publications and digital signage, and assist with transportation planning.

The role emphasizes a resident-centered approach, safe operations, and collaboration with LE team members. Strong MS Office skills and willingness to learn AV and publishing tools are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office; willingness to learn desktop publishing software (InDesign, Express).
• Ability to research details for in-house programming and trips.
• Knowledge or ability to learn in-house AV equipment.
• Valid Maine driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creativity and a sincere desire to work with seniors; courteous and helpful communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and planning in-house events and inform residents of details.
• Program and maintain Piper Shores' in-house TV channel, Apps, and digital signage.
• Prepare publicity for activities using Uniguest services.
• Train staff in Uniguest services across departments.
• Assist in scheduling drivers for independent living residents and help with transportation.
• Maintain statistics of in-house programming and trips.
• Operate technology systems for events and common spaces.
• Serve as staff liaison for residents activities and Library committees.
• Prepare spaces for programs, including furniture, food, audio/visual, and cleanup.
• Ensure residents' respect, dignity, and independence during events.
• Book resident meeting rooms and lounges; lead special projects aligned with resident interests.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Desktop publishing (InDesign / Express

Research programming details

Audio/visual equipment handling

Driver's license

Organization and attention to detail

Creativity

Resident-focused service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Uniguest services

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Express

Job description

Join the team at Piper Shores! We are Maine's first and only nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community and we are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and hard-working person to join our Life Enrichment team to enhance the well-being of our residents!

The Life Enrichment Coordinator assists the Life Enrichment Manager (LEM) with various clerical, scheduling, and other functions involved with running a variety of activity programs for active independent living residents. This position is primarily days, with the flexibility to staff occasional weekend and evening events.

Employee will exemplify a PersonFirst ® approach to service and/or care which is founded in the principle that every Resident is a unique person, has a unique story to tell and should be encouraged to take part in guiding their own care. The employee will provide compassionate, honest and accountable care while respecting Resident needs, preferences and choices.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists LEM in researching and planning in-house events, including informing residents of details.
• Responsible for the programming and maintenance of Piper Shores' in-house community TV channel, Apps program, and digital signage.
• Prepares publicity for activities and programming through Uniguest services.
• Utilizes and trains new employees in all departments on Uniguest services.
• Assists in scheduling the drivers for independent living residents, for transportation and assists in driving.
• Maintains statistics of in-house programming and special trips.
• Assists in the operation of technology systems in event/common spaces.
• Staff liaison for resident activities committee and Library committee.
• In conjunction with other LE team members, prepares spaces for programs including furniture, food, audio/visual and breaks down after programs or events.
• Maintains the respect, dignity, and independence of residents while greeting participants for events, meetings, etc.
• Assists with booking resident meeting rooms and lounges.
• Leads special projects based on alignment with personal passion and resident interest.
• Attends in-service training and education programs, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Practices safe work habits to avoid injury to self or others

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office, along with ability/desire to learn desktop publishing software programs, i.e., Adobe InDesign, Adobe Express.
• Ability to research details for in-house programming and special trips.
• Solid knowledge or ability to learn a variety of audio/visual equipment for in-house programs.
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Maine and good driving record.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direction once job duties are mastered.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creativity.
• Strong desire and ability to work with the senior population. Ability to communicate in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan
• 100% company sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 18 days of Paid Time Off to start, PTO buy-back feature
• 8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days
• Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000
• Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursement
• Regular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contests
• Gift cards for outstanding service
• Generous annual performance increases to base pay
• Monthly Town Hall meetings to promote communication and hear employee concerns

Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process.

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. COVID boosters are not required. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.