The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs. We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for developing and creating programs to enrich the lives of our residents. This person will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and creating exciting and fun programs that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement and growth for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, schedules and conducts life enrichment programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Develops and prints the community newsletter.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Provides leadership of wellness program.
• Coordinates the community library.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares preliminary draft of Lifestyles Operating Budget.
• Organizes and supervises volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Meets routinely with Executive Director, Directors of Nursing, Social Services and Lifestyle Coordinators to review operational issues, set goals and provide updates on individual resident participation.
• Supervises lifestyles staff and coordinates with health services administrator on supervising health services lifestyles staff.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Participates on the Continuous Improvement Team.
• Provides informational talks as required by the Director of Marketing.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with seniors preferred, but not required.
• Experience in event planning and small and large group planning.
• Minimum Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.