Life Enrichment Programming Director

Job Description

Job Description

Life Enrichment Director – Senior Living

Charter Senior Living of Pekin | Pekin, IL

Pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday with Manager-on-Duty rotation

Are you a creative, energetic, and compassionate leader who loves bringing people together and making a difference?

Charter Senior Living of Pekin is looking for an enthusiastic Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) to lead engaging activities, meaningful experiences, and resident programming within our senior living community.

We are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, takes initiative, and knows how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection, laughter, and purpose.

This is more than planning activities. It's about creating experiences that enhance the lives of our residents.

At Charter Senior Living, our mission is To Enhance the Human Spirit . We believe meaningful engagement, strong relationships, and a welcoming environment are essential to helping our residents thrive.

If you enjoy leading a team, thinking outside the box, and creating programs that make people smile, we'd love to meet you!

At Charter Senior Living of Pekin, you'll find a welcoming, home-like environment where residents, families, and associates build meaningful relationships.

Our leadership team values collaboration, open communication, creativity, and doing what's right for our residents.

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

• Make the department your own by introducing fresh ideas and creative programming.

• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative leadership team.

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

• Develop community partnerships and expand resident experiences.

• Create engaging activities that support residents' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being.

• Take ownership of a department where your ideas, initiative, and leadership truly matter.

• Make a positive impact on residents' lives every single day.

As the Life Enrichment Director, you'll lead the planning, development, and execution of meaningful activities and enrichment programs designed to enhance residents' quality of life.

Resident Engagement & Programming

• Plan, organize, and lead creative daily, weekly, and monthly activities tailored to residents' interests, preferences, and abilities.

• Develop engaging programs that encourage participation, social connection, independence, and personal fulfillment.

• Introduce fresh ideas, themed events, celebrations, outings, and opportunities for meaningful interaction.

• Adapt activities to accommodate residents with varying physical, cognitive, and social abilities.

• Build positive relationships with residents and families to better understand their interests and needs.

• Encourage resident participation while creating a fun, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere.

Department Leadership & Accountability

• Take ownership of the Life Enrichment department, ensuring programs are consistently planned, communicated, and executed.

• Organize department schedules, programming calendars, supplies, and resources.

• Support staffing, scheduling, training, and department operations as applicable.

• Manage departmental resources and expenses within established budget expectations.

• Maintain required programming documentation and support applicable compliance standards.

• Evaluate resident participation and feedback to continuously improve programs.

• Demonstrate strong time management, dependability, and follow-through.

Teamwork & Community Involvement

• Collaborate with community leadership and other departments to support resident satisfaction and overall community success.

• Build relationships with local organizations, volunteers, schools, and community partners to expand programming opportunities.

• Encourage family involvement in special events, celebrations, and resident experiences.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, associates, and leadership.

• Bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude and a willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.

We're looking for a creative, dependable, and self-motivated leader who takes pride in delivering meaningful resident experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, event planning, senior living, hospitality, or a related field preferred.

• Previous senior living or assisted living experience preferred.

• Experience organizing activities, events, or programs for groups with varying interests and abilities.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Ability to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and follow through on commitments.

• Ability to collaborate with leadership and other departments.

• Understanding of department budgets, staffing, documentation, or compliance responsibilities is beneficial.

• Comfortable adapting programming to meet individual resident needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Creative and energetic: Brings fresh ideas and enthusiasm to resident programming.

• Compassionate and engaging: Genuinely enjoys building relationships with older adults.

• Independent and accountable: Takes initiative and follows through without constant supervision.

• Organized and dependable: Manages schedules, programs, and department responsibilities effectively.

• A positive team player: Communicates openly, welcomes feedback, and works collaboratively.

• Resident-focused: Understands that meaningful engagement is essential to quality of life.

• Hourly Pay: $23.00–$25.00, based on qualifications and experience.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday with participation in the Manager-on-Duty rotation.

• Location: Charter Senior Living of Pekin – Pekin, Illinois.

If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences, building relationships, and bringing joy and purpose to the lives of older adults, we want to hear from you!

Join a community where your creativity is encouraged, your leadership is valued, and your work makes a meaningful difference.

Apply today to become our next Life Enrichment Director at Charter Senior Living of Pekin!

Charter Senior Living – To Enhance the Human Spirit.