Life Enrichment Coordinator

Attic Angel; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA or HSA options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Birthday and Volunteer Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Attic Angel in the Madison area seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and lead engaging programs for residents, including those living with dementia. You will plan group and one-to-one activities, coordinate outings, and work with volunteers to create a resident-centered community.

This role emphasizes creativity, organization, and responsiveness to individual needs, with a schedule Monday–Friday, occasional weekends/evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in life enrichment, activities, recreation therapy, senior living, memory care or healthcare.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead creative activities, events, outings, and wellness programs for residents throughout the community.
• Develop engaging programming appropriate for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities, including residents living with dementia.
• Adapt activities based on individual interests, abilities, and changing needs.
• Provide meaningful one-to-one and small-group engagement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with residents and encourage participation.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, supplies, volunteers, students, and other program logistics.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, documentation, and monitoring well‑being.
• Support event promotion, program preparation, and other department administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to create a vibrant, resident-centered community experience.

Skills

Life enrichment

Senior living

Dementia care

Recreation

Program coordination

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role is ideal for someone with experience in life enrichment, senior living, dementia care, recreation, or a related care area who is creative, energetic, highly organized, and able to coordinate programs and activities efficiently while staying responsive to residents' individual needs.

Join a team where connection, purpose, and joy come together.

At Attic Angel, our mission is to enrich lives and cultivate community through generosity, care, and connection. Guided by our vision to be the best next chapter, we are proud to provide exceptional senior living experiences in the Madison community.

As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you'll help create meaningful, engaging experiences for residents, including individuals living with dementia and other cognitive changes. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, energetic, highly organized, and able to coordinate programs and activities efficiently while staying responsive to residents' individual needs.

You'll lead group and one-to-one programming, coordinate outings and events, support volunteers and students, and help create an environment where residents can experience connection, purpose, and joy each day.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with approximately one weekend every six weeks and occasional evening programming.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and lead creative activities, events, outings, and wellness programs for residents throughout the community.
• Develop engaging programming appropriate for residents with a variety of physical and cognitive abilities, including residents living with dementia.
• Adapt activities and approaches based on individual interests, abilities, preferences, and changing needs.
• Provide meaningful one-to-one and small-group engagement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with residents and encourage participation in ways that feel welcoming and individualized.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, supplies, volunteers, students, community partners, and other program logistics efficiently.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, documentation, and monitoring resident well-being.
• Support event promotion, program preparation, and other department administrative needs.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to create a vibrant, resident-centered community experience.

What You’ll Bring

• A creative, energetic, and positive approach to resident engagement.
• A genuine passion for working with older adults, particularly individuals living with dementia or cognitive changes.
• Experience in life enrichment, activities, recreation therapy, senior living, memory care or healthcare.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple programs, schedules, and priorities efficiently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to confidently lead engaging programs for residents with diverse physical and cognitive abilities.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt programming in the moment based on resident needs and interests.
• Comfort working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.

What We Offer

Attic Angel is proud to offer benefits that support your well-being both at work and outside of it, including:

• FSA or HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Birthday and Volunteer Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Bring your creativity, energy, and compassion to a role where you can make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day.