The Role
Plans and leads fitness, wellness, recreational, educational, and social activities for independent-living residents. Supports special events, newsletters, activity calendars, social media, and collaborative community programming. The role promotes resident engagement, wellness, creativity, and social connection while requiring occasional evening and weekend availability.
Summary Generated by Built In
Make Every Day Meaningful.
At Hearthwood Senior Living, you'll have a front-row seat to the incredible stories, wisdom, and experiences of the residents who call our community home. More than that, you'll become part of a team dedicated to creating joyful, engaging, and purposeful days for every resident.
This isn't just another job—it's an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building meaningful relationships every day.
We're looking for a Life Enrichment Coordinator for Independent Living who is energetic, creative, outgoing, and enjoys motivating others to stay active, connected, and engaged. If you're someone who loves planning events, leading group activities, thinking outside the box, and bringing positive energy wherever you go, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
As a Community Life Associate, you'll help create experiences that enrich the lives of our residents by planning and leading engaging programs that promote physical wellness, lifelong learning, creativity, and social connection.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Director of Community Life with planning, scheduling, and implementing daily activities and special events.
- Leading engaging fitness, wellness, recreational, educational, and social programs for residents.
- Creating a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive community atmosphere.
- Utilizing social media to highlight community life and celebrate resident experiences.
- Working collaboratively with other departments to create memorable experiences for residents and families.
- Preparing and distributing monthly newsletters and weekly activity calendars.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for special events and activities.
What We're Looking For
- A positive, enthusiastic personality with a passion for serving older adults.
- Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Someone who enjoys staying active and inspiring others to participate in wellness and recreational activities.
- Creative, organized, and able to think on your feet.
- Comfortable leading groups, speaking in front of others, and encouraging participation.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva (or similar design software).
- Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Six months or more of experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, fitness, education, or senior living is preferred.
Why Hearthwood?
When you join Hearthwood Senior Living, you're joining a team that believes life should be celebrated every day. We invest in our employees because we know they are the heart of our community. Here, your creativity, compassion, and energy will help residents continue living vibrant, fulfilling lives.
If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for people to a career that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help create moments that matter every day.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Canva or similar design software
- Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
- Positive, enthusiastic personality with a passion for serving older adults
- Ability to lead groups, speak in front of others, and encourage participation
- Creative, organized, and able to think on your feet
- Six months or more of experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, fitness, education, or senior living
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The Company
What We Do
Clarendale of Addison is a senior living community in Addison, Illinois, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one resort-style setting. It provides residences, wellness and social programming, hospitality services, amenities, and supportive care designed to help older adults remain connected, comfortable, and secure. The community serves seniors in the greater Chicago area with flexible, connected living options.
