Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Situated on 120 beautiful acres in Silver Spring, Maryland, Riderwood is the largest continuing care retirement community in the United States. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. We are hiring a musician to join our team! We are the Program Department of Arbor Ridge, the continuing care facility of Riderwood Erickson Senior Living. Our department is responsible for providing therapeutic and recreational activities for our resident community, which includes long-term-care, assisted living, and memory care residents. We would like to offer in-house, music-driven programs on a daily basis for both groups and individuals. This could include a wide variety of musical genres, instruments, performances, and programs like singalongs, drum-circles, hand-bell choirs, percussion ensembles, musical trivia and games, music appreciation, music-driven seated exercise, background accompaniment for events, and/or creating person-centered playlists. Help people live better lives by: Assessing the resident’s needs/desires related to purposeful engagement and providing music-driven activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents. Designing, planning, and facilitating various structured and impromptu musical programs to individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms. Ensuring the safety of the residents on any group trips and excursions involving music. Working with other team members, management, volunteers, contracted musicians, and/or families to deliver musical programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience. Monitoring the needs, abilities, and preferences of the residents in order to create appropriate music programs for individual and group audiences. Maintaining music equipment and supplies, generating supply lists, and ensuring safe operation and functionality of the equipment Maintaining proper documentation pertaining to musical programs provided if and as needed Participating in team discussions regarding resident programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident concerns What we offer: Compensation: $19.00-$24.00 per hour, based on musical background and experience Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for employees over 18 years of age Gated community with 24/7 security Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission. What you will need: Must play guitar or piano – both preferred Skilled singer High school diploma or GED BA, BS, or BFA in Music or Music Therapy preferred, including current students Experience working with the geriatric population appreciated, or related professional or educational experience including but not limited to musical education, therapy, directing, producing, composing, coordinating, performing, etc. Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence preferred Flexible schedule including weekends and/or evenings as appropriate Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.