Corporate Director of Resident Engagement & Integrated Programs

Turn great programs into a signature experience. 

About the opportunity: 
Ebenezer Senior Living is growing—and elevating how residents connect, thrive, and feel at home. We’re hiring a Corporate Director of Resident Engagement & Integrated Programs to unify and scale the programs that define our brand and resident experience. 

What you’ll lead 

• A unified engagement portfolio across Life Enrichment, Dimensions (memory support), Intergenerational Programming, Adult Day Services, Childcare Centers, Wellness, and Volunteer Programs—with clear standards, playbooks, and room to innovate. 

• Consistent policies, procedures, competencies, and practice guidelines—plus site assessments and audits that raise quality and readiness everywhere. 

• Interdisciplinary integration with nursing, social services, culinary, rehab, spiritual care, and more—so engagement is part of everyday care, not an addon. 

• People leadership: coaching and developing Life Enrichment Directors, ADS and Childcare leaders, the Dimensions team, and volunteer coordinators—building a strong community of practice. 

• Innovation & evidence-based practice: from research-backed frameworks to pilot programs with clear outcomes and ROI. 

• External partnerships & visibility: schools, universities, community orgs, arts and cultural partners, and industry events that showcase Ebenezer as a leader in engagement and dementia care. 

• Budget stewardship across staffing, supplies, training, and capital, with a sharp eye for efficiency and grants. 

• A resident-centered approach that strengthens family involvement, volunteerism, inclusion, and community integration. 

Your reporting line: 
This role reports to the VP of Operations and serves as an enterprise catalyst for engagement and integrated programs. 

What success looks like 

• A consistent, measurable resident experience across sites, backed by standards and data 

• Programs that scale from pilot to enterprise with momentum—and stick 

• Recognized leadership for Ebenezer in engagement and dementia support programming 

What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Services, Child Development, or related field; Master’s preferred (Gerontology, Healthcare Admin, Recreation Therapy, or related). 

• 7 years leading enrichment/engagement programs across multisite or related settings, with proven results in innovation, leadership, and budget management. 

• Experience with evidence-based practice in engagement, dementia support, or wellness, plus strong project leadership for complex initiatives. 

• A confident presenter (industry conferences), and a collaborative influencer across functions. 

• Bonus points for CTRS, ADC/ADPC, CDP or similar certifications; multisite senior living/healthcare experience; intergenerational/childcare program leadership; and familiarity with Minnesota regulations for ADS, childcare, AL/MC, and SNF enrichment. 

Why join Ebenezer 
Because resident engagement isn’t a side project here—it’s core to who we are and how we compete. You’ll have the platform, partners, and executive sponsorship to build a program that others point to as the gold standard. 

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $124,530