Life Enrichment Director - Assisted Living

Hilltop Reserve , one of Denver's premier senior living communities, is seeking an outgoing and enthusiastic Assisted Living Life Enrichment Director to join our team. In this role, you will design and lead vibrant, meaningful activities that promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness of our Assisted Living residents. You will also play a key role in shaping and fostering the culture of our community, creating an environment where residents feel engaged, supported, and inspired every day.

At Ascent Living Communities, we’re dedicated to elevating senior living by creating a better life for our residents, their families, and the team members who support them. We believe in providing our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive—both personally and professionally. Our communities are designed around warmth, trust, and connection, offering a boutique experience that feels like home. Hilltop Reserve is proud to be part of the Ascent Living family, a locally owned Colorado company known for its innovative approach, outstanding care, and commitment to excellence in senior living.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks of paid time off a year
• Medical insurance including vision and dental
• 100% employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Sunny Day emergency savings account with employer match

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement creative and exciting Life Enrichment Programs to meet the individual needs and interests of residents both within the community as well as outside trips and events. This includes coordination of one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting
• Ensure the daily, weekly, and monthly calendar of events is up to date, and meets the requirements of the community
• Ensure marketing, promotional, and communication materials are of a professional quality
• Ensure that Life Enrichment programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations
• Manage the volunteer program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
• Provide feedback to the management team regarding residents’ quality of life
• Negotiates and manages community contracts in significant matters like contract labor, vendors, and entertainers
• Responds appropriately to resident emergencies, calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to established protocols
• Manage department budget and oversee independent living life enrichment assistant

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in life enrichment, activities coordinator, and/or event management
• Minimum 1 year management experience
• Effective and succinct communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly
• Due to the nature of the work performed by Ascent Living Communities, and that this position works with a vulnerable population, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Pay:

$57,784 - $60,000 annual salary