Life Enrichment Director

Solera Senior Living; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental, vision, life, and disability -

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks and employee discount programs

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Solera Senior Living seeks a Life Enrichment Director to lead the planning, development, and implementation of the community’s life enrichment program. This role ensures residents have access to engaging activities that promote independence, connection, and quality of life.

The Director collaborates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create a dynamic calendar reflecting interests and abilities, guiding the community toward a vibrant, resident‑centered experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in life enrichment, recreation, activities programming, or event planning preferred.
• Previous experience in senior living strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to programming.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and events simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills for calendars, communication, and event planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well‑being.
• Develop innovative programs tailored to resident interests and abilities.
• Evaluate the needs and preferences of residents and adapt programming accordingly.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in community activities.
• Organize special events, celebrations, outings, and entertainment.
• Coordinate transportation, space, equipment, and resources for programs and outings.
• Decorate common areas and support seasonal or themed events.
• Partner with local organizations, entertainers, and volunteers to enrich programming.
• Supervise and support Life Enrichment team members and volunteers.
• Collaborate with other departments to support community‑wide events and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and required documentation.
• Manage department budgets and program expenses.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Participate in leadership meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Promote activities to residents and families to increase participation.
• Support marketing events, tours, and community outreach efforts.
• Represent the community in a professional and welcoming manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Resident programming

Basic computer skills

Event planning

Job description

Life Enrichment Director

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity—in everything we do. We are seeking a Life Enrichment Director who is passionate about creating engaging, meaningful experiences that enhance the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well‑being of our residents.

What Solera Offers You

• A growing company with opportunities for career advancement
• Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday
• Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks and employee discount programs
• Supportive, team‑oriented workplace culture

Role Summary

The Life Enrichment Director leads the planning, development, and implementation of the community’s life enrichment program. This role ensures residents have access to engaging activities and experiences that promote independence, connection, and overall quality of life.

The Life Enrichment Director collaborates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create a dynamic calendar of programs that reflect the interests, abilities, and preferences of the community.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Programs & Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well‑being
• Develop innovative programs tailored to resident interests and abilities
• Evaluate the needs and preferences of residents and adapt programming accordingly
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in community activities

Event Planning & Community Experience

• Organize special events, celebrations, outings, and entertainment
• Coordinate transportation, space, equipment, and resources for programs and outings
• Decorate common areas and support seasonal or themed events
• Partner with local organizations, entertainers, and volunteers to enrich programming

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and support Life Enrichment team members and volunteers
• Collaborate with other departments to support community‑wide events and initiatives
• Foster a culture of engagement, hospitality, and teamwork

Operations & Administration

• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and required documentation
• Manage department budgets and program expenses
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies
• Participate in leadership meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration

Community Engagement

• Promote activities to residents and families to increase participation
• Support marketing events, tours, and community outreach efforts
• Represent the community in a professional and welcoming manner

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in life enrichment, recreation, activities programming, or event planning preferred
• Previous experience working in senior living strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to programming
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and events simultaneously
• Basic computer skills for calendars, communication, and event planning

Solera Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.