Monarch Communities®
Developer and operator of wellness‑centered senior living communities offering personalized services and maintenance‑free living.
Programming Director (Life Enrichment Director)
Develop and manage resident activity programs for assisted living and memory care.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Program Director designs and administers a comprehensive resident engagement and activity program for both Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. This role involves developing a well‑rounded community‑wide social schedule, creating resident histories, and coordinating events and partnerships. • Design and develop recreation and activity programs based on residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities. • Create resident histories and profiles with family input, using them to tailor activities. • Schedule and coordinate community-wide social programs, including educational, entertainment, special events, games, group, and spiritual services. • Produce and distribute a monthly social program calendar to staff and residents. • Collaborate with other departments and coordinate program logistics. • Establish partnerships with local organizations to enhance community programming. • Develop and deliver training and orientation for volunteers. • Operate the community vehicle for resident outings. • Create and maintain the monthly activity budget.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸program design
- ▸resident profiles
- ▸event scheduling
- ▸calendar production
- ▸partnerships
- ▸budget management
What You Bring
• 1–3 years experience or training in leading activities for the elderly. • High school diploma or higher education preferred. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong time‑management and organizational abilities. • Ability to make independent decisions as needed. • Willingness to work flexible hours. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new software. • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform standard caregiving tasks.
Requirements
- ▸1–3 years
- ▸high school
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸communication
- ▸time‑management
- ▸decision‑making
Benefits
Monarch Brandywine Senior Living is dedicated to creating progressive yet approachable communities that support the needs of future generations. The organization aims to transform healthcare infrastructure so that residents can age well, live well, and thrive. The position is salaried, exempt, with an annual salary range of $70,000‑$75,000. Monarch Brandywine offers a full‑time benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses. The employer is an equal opportunity provider committed to diversity and inclusion. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • 401(k) with company match. • Paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement. • Employee and resident referral bonuses. • Flexible Spending Account for commuter/parking and employee assistance program.
Work Environment
Onsite