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Leisure Living

Life Enrichment Director

Grandville, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Life Enrichment Director Grand Village Assisted Living & Memory Care Leisure Living Position Summary: The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates life enrichment ...

StoryPoint

Life Enrichment Director

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Life Enrichment Director StoryPoint Grand Rapids East Position Summary: The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates life enrichment activities that are beneficial and ...

Laurus Home Care

Life Enrichment Director

Grand Rapids, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Life Enrichment Director StoryPoint Grand Rapids East Position Summary: The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates life enrichment activities that are beneficial and ...

The Willows at Raleigh

Life Enrichment Director

Raleigh, NC

$24 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Life Enrichment Director Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors? At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values--Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity--in ...

Solera Senior Living, LLC

Life Enrichment Director

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

) Life Enrichment Director Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors? At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values-Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity-in ...

Career Search

Life Enrichment Director

Surprise, AZ · On-site

Join Orchard Pointe at Surprise as our Life Enrichment Director! At Orchard Pointe, you're more than your title - you're a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're ...

Aegis Living

Life Enrichment Director

Las Vegas, NV

$28.65 - $33.65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Life Enrichment Director promotes the three principles of assisted living: offering choice, maintaining dignity, and promoting individuality to create an environment of "Optimal Living" for all ...

Aegis Living

Life Enrichment Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$28.65 - $33.65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview The Life Enrichment Director promotes the three principles of assisted living: offering choice, maintaining dignity, and promoting individuality to create an environment of "Optimal Living ...

Bridges by EPOCH at Westford

Life Enrichment Director

Westford, MA · On-site

$63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are NOW HIRING a Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) Full-time in our extraordinary community! This is an exciting opportunity to join our activities programming department and become a ...

Aegis Living

Life Enrichment Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$33.65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview The Life Enrichment Director promotes the three principles of assisted living: offering choice, maintaining dignity, and promoting individuality to create an environment of "Optimal Living ...

Brown Deer Place

Life Enrichment Director

Coralville, IA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Life Enrichment Director designs and leads meaningful, engaging experiences that honor each resident's life story, abilities, interests, and purpose. At Better Living, life enrichment isn't ...

Brown Deer Place

Life Enrichment Director

Coralville, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Life Enrichment Director designs and leads meaningful, engaging experiences that honor each resident's life story, abilities, interests, and purpose. At Better Living, life enrichment isn't ...

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How much do life enrichment director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for life enrichment director in the United States is $23.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a life enrichment director do?

The responsibilities of a life enrichment director involve working to coordinate activities based on resident interests in an assisted living facility, senior care home, or another similar residential setting. Your duties in this career may include making an assessment of group or individual needs, running a volunteer program, or working to get residents access to outside resources that can improve their quality of life. You may develop programs for social events, hobbies, group outings, or physical fitness depending on the needs of residents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a life enrichment director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Life Enrichment Director, you need a background in recreation therapy or a related field, strong organizational skills, and experience in activity planning, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with activity scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes CPR or first aid certification is also important. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, and empathy help build rapport with residents and tailor programs to diverse needs. These skills ensure engaging, meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life and foster a vibrant community.

How does a life enrichment director typically collaborate with other departments in a senior living community?

A Life Enrichment Director works closely with nursing, dietary, and administrative teams to ensure programming supports residents' holistic well-being. They often coordinate with healthcare staff to accommodate individual needs and with facilities or maintenance to arrange event spaces. Collaboration with marketing may also be necessary to highlight activities for prospective residents and families. This cross-departmental teamwork is essential for creating engaging and inclusive enrichment programs.

What is the difference between Life Enrichment Director vs Activities Director?

AspectLife Enrichment DirectorActivities Director
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in recreational therapy or activity managementOften requires activity director certification or similar
Work EnvironmentSenior living communities, nursing homes, assisted living facilitiesSenior living communities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities
Job FocusDeveloping comprehensive programs to enhance residents' quality of lifePlanning and executing daily activities and events

Both roles are vital in senior care settings, but the Life Enrichment Director focuses on holistic programs that promote well-being, while the Activities Director primarily organizes daily recreational activities. The roles often overlap, but the Life Enrichment Director typically has a broader scope and may require specialized certifications.

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Infographic showing various Life Enrichment Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,743 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Life Enrichment Director

CommonSail Investment Group

Grandville, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Life Enrichment Director
Grand Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
Leisure Living
Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior living community. The Life Enrichment Director will also lead, train, and be accountable for Life Enrichment support roles within the community.
Required Experience for Life Enrichment Director:
  • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
  • Compassionate towards the senior population.
  • Proficient in general computer skills.
  • Must have prior experience leading a team.
  • Organizational and time management skills.

Primary Responsibilities for Life Enrichment Director:
  • Actively support our 1440 culture and pillars.
  • Responsible for the overall direction, planning, communication, and execution of activities and life skills in the Life Enrichment Department.
  • Implement and maintain the Life Enrichment Standards for all community service offerings.
  • Complete all tasks and functions while maintaining a high level of resident safety.
  • Support in proper setup, clean up, and upkeep of activity areas and community spaces.
  • Adhere to and uphold all standards in the Employee Handbook.
  • Collaborate with other departments to create the best experience at the community.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
  • Lead, train, and hold accountability for the Life Enrichment support roles (LEL, LEA, Shuttle Drivers).
  • Provide direction to Life Enrichment support roles regarding day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
  • Responsible for completion of all administrative tasks (e.g., budget management) pertaining to Life Enrichment with the ability to delegate where appropriate to Life Enrichment support roles.
  • Support functional responsibilities in absence of Executive Director as needed.

General Working Conditions:
This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.
We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.
This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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