Life Enrichment Director-Assisted Living/Independent Living

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and hospitality-focused Life Enrichment Director to lead an exceptional resident engagement program within our Independent Living community. This individual will design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive calendar of experiences that promote wellness, lifelong learning, social connection, purpose, and joy for our residents. 

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who understands that programming in a high-end senior living environment extends beyond activities—it is about creating meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life and reflect the interests, passions, and lifestyles of discerning older adults.

Life Enrichment Director
Type: Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours

Location: Avamere at Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary
The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the resident life enrichment and volunteer programs, including the transportation for events and activities as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a dynamic monthly calendar of programs, events, classes, outings, and cultural experiences—operating under the Activities budget.
• Secure and manage relationships with entertainers, instructors, vendors, and community partners.
• Foster resident involvement through clubs, committees, volunteer opportunities, and resident-led programs.
• Plan and coordinate signature events, holiday celebrations, educational seminars, entertainment, and special community gatherings.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents to understand their interests and personalize engagement opportunities.
• Create opportunities that support the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Ensure programs reflect the independent lifestyle expectations of residents and their families.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for community outings and excursion.
• Manage departmental budgets and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to showcase community lifestyle offerings, assisting with prospective resident events and community tours as needed.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, cultural venues, and volunteer groups.
• Support resident retention through exceptional programming and engagement.
• Maintain accurate participation records and resident engagement metrics
• Evaluate program effectiveness through resident feedback and satisfaction surveys
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Attend quarterly LED meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree in recreation, hospitality, gerontology, event management, therapeutic recreation, or related field preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, event planning, or resident engagement.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets.
• Strong event planning and project management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with an elder population.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public.
• Must have or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in Independent Living, luxury hospitality, country clubs, cruise lines, destination resorts, or high-end customer service environments preferred,
• Certification such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Activity Director Certification (ADC), or related credential preferred.
• Knowledge of wellness programming and active aging principles.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. 

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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