Life Enrichment Director

White Horse Village (WHV), a premier, not-for-profit CCRC located in Newtown Square, PA is seeking a Director of Life Enrichment to work with residents and team members across the organization to offer a variety of engaging, culturally rich programming to the community. The director will oversee the ongoing development of programs/events that appeal to the diverse interests of residents in independent, personal care, memory support and skilled nursing.

Responsibilities include:

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  Supports the day-to-day operations of both the residential and health care LE teams
• Works collaboratively with wellness, dining services and other teams to develop programming that features the domains of wellness
• Plans and coordinates large events/entertainment
• Fosters relationships with organizations that could provide culturally desired performing arts programming at WHV (i.e. schools, theatre groups etc.)
• Develop a robust calendar(s) of programs to include performing arts, cultural events, lectures, education, and interactive workshops
• Creatively develop and market performing arts calendar, in conjunction with Sales leadership, to external older adults that supports marketing efforts for potential new residents
• Oversee the department’s creation/distribution of weekly in-house newsletter
• Oversee and maintain digital signage related to resident groups and community programming/events
• Plan/schedule ongoing trips
• Collaborate with resident leadership and groups to plan and execute programs
• Understands audio-visual and related technology equipment and how to effectively use them to create an optimal guest experience.
• Ensures the coordination of all aspects of performances in the auditorium (or other venues).
• Coordinates volunteer programming
• Manages audio visual needs in conjunction with IT
• Participates in annual budget development and oversight
• Updates and develops policies/procedures and job descriptions for department
• Research and assist in development of person-centered/directed programming for health care residents
• Creatively assesses opportunities for enhanced programming/service offerings to the community

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in health related field, therapeutic recreation, performing arts, or communication desired
• Experience in planning events, managing and developing creative programs/activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for working with older adults
• Prior experience in life enrichment preferred
• Experience working with audio/visual equipment/systems preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Power Point, Publisher