Activities Coordinator

Life Enrichment Coordinator – Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | $18–$20/hr | Worcester, MA

About The Briarwood Community

Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

The Briarwood Retirement Community is hiring a Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our Life Enrichment. This full-time role (40 hours/week, $18–$20/hour) is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong activity planning and resident engagement who is looking to grow in life enrichment. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility based on organizational needs.

Why Join The Briarwood Community?

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to indoor lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and sauna
• Supportive, collaborative team environment on a beautiful, well-maintained campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and set up engaging programs and activities that motivate resident participation
• Work independently on a daily basis to execute engaging resident programs
• Recommend the purchase of supplies and equipment needed to support programming
• Complete required daily attendance documentation per federal, state, and facility requirements
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and community volunteers to implement activities and special events

Qualifications

• Proficiency with activity planning and attendance documentation; strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with working with elderly populations is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Previous life enrichment, activities, or senior living experience preferred.

About Our Mission

At The Briarwood Community, we are dedicated to enhancing the dignity, independence, and quality of life of every resident we serve. As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you will play a key role in creating meaningful, engaging programs that bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents’ daily lives, helping us serve our community with excellence and compassion.