Life Enrichment Director

Great Lakes Management Company; Saint Anthony (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayden Grove St. Anthony in Saint Anthony, MN is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to design and lead engaging programs for residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

You will supervise a dedicated team, create monthly calendars, coordinate outings, and foster meaningful connections with residents and families. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in senior living activities, relevant degree or Activity Director certification, strong leadership, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in activities or life enrichment within senior living, assisted living, or long-term care.
• Degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director certification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A creative, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for working with older adults.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Experience planning and leading programs for residents with varying interests, abilities, and cognitive needs.
• Willingness to learn, utilize, and train team members on the TSO Life Engagement platform.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, coordinate events, and balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer programs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive the community activity bus for resident outings and events.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging programs, special events, outings, entertainment, and celebrations that make every day meaningful.
• Lead and inspire Life Enrichment team members and create a positive, collaborative environment.
• Develop monthly activity calendars tailored to residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Build relationships with residents and families, listen to their ideas, and reflect what matters most to them.
• Bring fresh ideas to life through music, art, fitness, educational programs, social gatherings, and community partnerships.
• Partner with nursing leadership to support engaging programming for Memory Care residents and train staff in meaningful activities.
• Learn and utilize the TSO Life Engagement platform to enhance resident programming and track engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Team development

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Gerontology degree

Human Services degree

Therapeutic Recreation degree

Activity Director certification

Social Services degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Life Enrichment Director

Hayden Grove St. Anthony | St. Anthony, MN

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Bring Creativity, Connection, and Joy to Life!

Are you a creative, energetic leader who loves bringing people together and making a difference? Do you enjoy planning memorable experiences, inspiring a team, and creating opportunities for others to thrive?

Hayden Grove St. Anthony is looking for a dynamic Life Enrichment Director to lead engaging programs and meaningful experiences for our residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

This is more than planning activities. It's about creating a vibrant community where residents feel connected, valued, inspired, and excited about each day!

What You'll Do

• Bring the fun and creativity! Design and lead engaging programs, special events, outings, entertainment, and celebrations that make every day meaningful.

• Lead and inspire a team! Supervise, mentor, and support Life Enrichment team members while creating a positive, collaborative environment.

• Create something for everyone! Develop monthly activity calendars tailored to the interests and abilities of residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

• Make meaningful connections! Build relationships with residents and families, listen to their ideas, and create experiences that reflect what matters most to them.

• Think outside the box! Bring fresh ideas to life through music, art, fitness, educational programs, social gatherings, and community partnerships.

• Make Memory Care meaningful! Partner with nursing leadership to support engaging, purposeful programming for residents living with memory loss. Help train and mentor care staff in leading meaningful activities.

• Embrace technology! Learn and utilize the TSO Life Engagement platform to enhance resident programming, track engagement, and train your team to use the platform effectively.

• Bring the community together! Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers while building relationships with entertainers, local organizations, and community partners.

• Create memorable experiences! Coordinate resident outings, special celebrations, theater events, educational opportunities, and community excursions.

• Get out and explore! Drive the community activity bus to transport residents to outings, events, and activities.

• Give residents a voice! Partner with Resident Council and other resident committees to develop programs based on resident interests and feedback.

• Keep everyone connected! Oversee the monthly community newsletter, highlighting upcoming events, resident stories, and campus happenings.

• Own your program! Manage the Life Enrichment budget, evaluate programming, coordinate transportation, and continually look for ways to enhance the resident experience.

• Create a positive environment! Ensure programs are appropriately supervised, support team performance, and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in activities or life enrichment within senior living, assisted living, or long-term care.

• Degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director certification, or equivalent relevant experience.

• A creative, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for working with older adults.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.

• Experience planning and leading programs for residents with varying interests, abilities, and cognitive needs.

• Willingness to learn, utilize, and train team members on the TSO Life Engagement platform.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage budgets, coordinate events, and balance multiple priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer programs.

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive the community activity bus for resident outings and events.

• Ability to make sound decisions with residents' safety, dignity, and well-being in mind.

Why Join Hayden Grove St. Anthony?

At Hayden Grove St. Anthony, we believe senior living should be filled with opportunities to connect, discover, celebrate, and enjoy life.

As our Life Enrichment Director, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated Life Enrichment team.

• Bring fresh ideas and creativity to resident programming.

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families.

• Build strong relationships across a vibrant senior living campus.

• Help shape a positive, engaging, and welcoming community culture.

If you're a natural people person, an enthusiastic leader, and someone who believes every day should have something to look forward to, we'd love to meet you!