Life Enrichment/ Programming Director

Charter Senior Living; Evergreen Estates (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-on-Demand with ZayZoon

Free medical insurance plan options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Ideas valued

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Director / Programming Director for Walking Horse Meadows in Clarksville, TN. You will lead the overall resident programming, build strong relationships with residents, families, and community partners, and create engaging, innovative experiences that enhance daily life for seniors.

The role emphasizes resident engagement, creativity, adaptability, and leadership within a small but established community, with a focus on enhancing satisfaction

Qualifications

• Previous senior living experience required.
• Strong resident-engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and a track record of bringing new programming ideas to life.
• Strong community-relations skills.
• Ability to build relationships with residents, families, associates, and outside partners.
• Adaptability and comfort responding to changing resident and community needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an established leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the community's Life Enrichment program.
• Create engaging monthly programming calendars based on resident interests and abilities.
• Plan and lead social, recreational, educational, physical, spiritual, creative, and purposeful programming.
• Develop special events, celebrations, entertainment, outings, and community experiences.
• Build strong individual relationships with residents.
• Encourage participation while respecting resident choice and independence.
• Regularly seek resident feedback and use it to strengthen programming.
• Introduce fresh and innovative programming based on resident interests.
• Create opportunities for resident-led clubs, committees, and activities.
• Coordinate entertainers, speakers, volunteers, instructors, and community partners.
• Build relationships with residents' families and encourage family participation.
• Develop relationships throughout the greater Clarksville community.
• Coordinate outings and transportation needs.
• Supervise and support Life Enrichment associates and volunteers, when applicable.
• Maintain programming calendars, schedules, participation records, and required documentation.
• Manage programming supplies, resources, and department budget.
• Partner with other department leaders to create community-wide experiences.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to showcase the resident experience to prospective residents and families.
• Support resident satisfaction, retention, community reputation, and occupancy.
• Adapt programming as resident interests and community needs evolve.

Skills

Senior living experience

Resident engagement

Relationship building

Creativity

Organizational skills

Leadership/supervisory

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Life Enrichment Director / Programming Director

Charter Senior Living of Walking Horse Meadows | Clarksville, TN
$20-$23/hour | Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Build Relationships. Create Experiences. Enhance the Human Spirit.

At Charter Senior Living of Walking Horse Meadows, Life Enrichment isn't about simply keeping an activity calendar full.

It's about knowing our residents.

It's understanding their stories, interests, talents, routines, and preferences—and using those relationships to create experiences that give residents connection, purpose, choice, and something to look forward to.

We're looking for an experienced senior living professional to join us as our next Life Enrichment Director / Programming Director.

Walking Horse Meadows is a small, close-knit senior living community with strong 92% occupancy, long-standing members of our leadership team, and solid regional support. We're looking for someone who can immerse themselves in the community, build meaningful relationships, and bring fresh ideas to an already established resident experience.

If you're creative, adaptable, relationship-driven, and passionate about making a visible difference in seniors' lives, we'd love to meet you.

The Three Things We're Looking For

Resident Engagement Leadership

Great programming starts with relationships.

We want someone who will be highly visible throughout the community, get to know residents individually, understand what matters to them, and create opportunities that encourage meaningful participation.

You'll help residents remain active, connected, involved, and purposeful while creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong.

Program Innovation

We're not looking for someone to simply repeat the same calendar month after month.

Bring us your ideas.

You'll have the opportunity to introduce new programs, events, outings, partnerships, clubs, and experiences while evaluating what's already successful and building from that foundation.

The right person can balance creativity with execution—coming up with ideas is important, but making them happen is what matters.

Community Relations

Walking Horse Meadows is located in the heart of Clarksville, and we want our programming to extend beyond our four walls.

You'll build relationships with families, local organizations, volunteers, entertainers, businesses, schools, churches, and other community partners to create additional opportunities and experiences for our residents.

What You'll Own

As Life Enrichment Director, you'll lead the overall resident programming and engagement experience at Walking Horse Meadows.

You’ll:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the community's Life Enrichment program

• Create engaging monthly programming calendars based on resident interests and abilities

• Plan and lead social, recreational, educational, physical, spiritual, creative, and purposeful programming

• Develop special events, celebrations, entertainment, outings, and community experiences

• Build strong individual relationships with residents

• Encourage participation while respecting resident choice and independence

• Regularly seek resident feedback and use it to strengthen programming

• Introduce fresh and innovative programming based on resident interests

• Create opportunities for resident-led clubs, committees, and activities

• Coordinate entertainers, speakers, volunteers, instructors, and community partners

• Build relationships with residents' families and encourage family participation

• Develop relationships throughout the greater Clarksville community

• Coordinate outings and transportation needs

• Supervise and support Life Enrichment associates and volunteers, when applicable

• Maintain programming calendars, schedules, participation records, and required documentation

• Manage programming supplies, resources, and department budget

• Partner with other department leaders to create community-wide experiences

• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to showcase the resident experience to prospective residents and families

• Support resident satisfaction, retention, community reputation, and occupancy

• Adapt programming as resident interests and community needs evolve

What We're Looking For

Senior Living Experience Is Required

We're looking for someone who understands the unique environment of senior living and knows that successful resident engagement requires much more than planning events.

Our ideal candidate brings:

• Previous senior living experience – required

• Experience in Life Enrichment, activities, programming, recreation, resident engagement, or a related senior living role

• Strong resident-engagement and relationship-building skills

• Creativity and a track record of bringing new programming ideas to life

• Strong community-relations skills

• Ability to build relationships with residents, families, associates, and outside partners

• Adaptability and comfort responding to changing resident and community needs

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to independently manage multiple programs, events, and priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Positive, energetic, and professional presence

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Ability to collaborate effectively with an established leadership team

Adaptability Matters Here

Walking Horse Meadows already has an established culture, strong occupancy, and long-standing leaders.

That means we're not looking for someone who walks in assuming everything needs to change.

We're looking for someone who will listen first, build relationships, learn the residents and community, recognize what's working, and then identify opportunities to make the program even stronger.

You’ll need to be comfortable adjusting programming based on resident feedback, participation, changing needs, and new opportunities.

The goal is thoughtful innovation—not change simply for the sake of change.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You...

• Genuinely enjoy building relationships with seniors

• Are highly visible and engaged throughout the community

• Take time to learn residents as individuals

• Can walk into an established community and earn trust

• Bring new ideas without losing sight of what's already working

• Can turn creative ideas into organized, successful programs

• Are comfortable leading groups and encouraging participation

• Build relationships naturally with families and community partners

• Are adaptable when plans or priorities change

• Take ownership without needing constant direction

• Collaborate well with an experienced leadership team

• Understand how resident programming contributes to satisfaction, retention, referrals, reputation, and occupancy

• Want your work to have a direct and visible impact

Why Walking Horse Meadows?

Walking Horse Meadows offers something special for the right Life Enrichment leader.

We're a small, quaint community located in the heart of Clarksville with a strong census and several long-standing members of our leadership team.

You’ll also have support from Charter's regional team while still having the opportunity to bring your own ideas and creativity to the community.

Most importantly, your work will be highly visible.

You’ll see the impact when residents form new friendships.

When someone discovers a new interest.

When families want to participate.

When residents are excited about what's coming up next.

And when prospective residents walk through our doors and immediately feel the sense of community we're building.

For someone who wants to make a direct impact on seniors while continuing to grow professionally, this is an opportunity to do exactly that.

Compensation & Schedule

$20-$23/hour

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Why Charter Senior Living?

Our mission is To Enhance the Human Spirit, and our Life Enrichment teams bring that mission to life every day.

We've Got You Covered

• Pay-on-Demand with ZayZoon

• Free medical insurance plan options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid training

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Supportive community and regional leadership

• An environment where your ideas and experience are valued

• Opportunities to grow your career within Charter Senior Living

Our Core Values

Serve with Heart Serve with Purpose Serve with Courage Have Fun While Serving

Ready to Make Your Impact?

If you're an experienced senior living professional who combines resident engagement, creativity, adaptability, and relationship-building, we'd love to hear from you.