Life Enrichment Director

Caretta Maplewood | Assisted Living & Memory Care (Lease-Up Community)
Salary: $55,000-$58,000 annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Benefits: Full benefits package including 401(k) with company match

Loction: 1910 County Rd C E, Maplewood, MN 55109

Caretta Maplewood is a brand-new lease-up community, and this is an exciting opportunity to help build programs, traditions, and meaningful connections from the very beginning. We are seeking a Life Enrichment Director who is passionate about senior living, creative in program development, and energized by the opportunity to shape resident engagement as our community grows.

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for all aspects of the Life Enrichment, Activities, and Volunteer programs designed to meet the social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory needs of Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. This role is key in creating a vibrant, engaging, and resident-centered environment.

• Plan, promote, budget, and lead life enrichment programs, activities, and special events

• Develop and maintain a monthly life enrichment calendar that reflects a well-rounded, engaging program for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents

• Build strong, positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners

• Ensure activities are appropriately supervised by staff or volunteers

• Lead activities as needed to ensure consistency, quality, and resident engagement

• Evaluate programming to meet current and future resident needs

• Serve as Editor-in-Chief of the monthly community newsletter, coordinating contributions from residents and staff

• Work with entertainers, vendors, and community partners to enhance programming

• Supervise the volunteers through mentoring, training, and performance evaluations

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to support activity programming in Memory Care

• Creatively coordinate movies, educational programming, and special events

• Coordinate and accompany residents on outings and field trips as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director Certification, or equivalent experience

• Minimum of two years of life enrichment or activities experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care

• Strong creativity, organization, and leadership skills

• Experience engaging residents in both group and one-on-one settings across all levels of functioning

• Background in budgeting and program planning

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class C Driver's License

If you are excited about launching a new community and creating meaningful, purpose-driven experiences for seniors, we encourage you to apply today. Join Caretta Maplewood and help shape a life enrichment program that makes a lasting impact from day one.