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Life Enrichment Director

Summerfield Estates Retirement Community
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

Join Our Amazing Team at Summerfield Estates Retirement Community!

Are you ready to bring your creativity, energy, and passion for helping others to a role that truly makes a difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Activity Director to lead our residents through engaging, purposeful experiences that support connection, comfort, and quality of life each day!

The ideal candidate:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Activity Director with hands-on experience in life enrichment or activity programming. You have a genuine passion for supporting residents and enjoy creating meaningful, engaging experiences that bring joy, comfort, and connection to their day.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills, and can lead both group and individualized activities. You are creative, adaptable, and patient, with a calm presence that reassures residents and families alike.

You enjoy building relationships and inspiring a person-centered culture of engagement throughout the community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead Meaningful Activities: Plan and facilitate at least three daily programs designed specifically for independent living residents.

Engage with Residents: Spend approximately 80 percent of your time actively engaging with residents, providing cueing, redirection, and encouragement. The remaining time will focus on planning and program coordination.

Personalized Engagement: Develop one on one and small group experiences for residents who benefit from individualized support or are unable to participate in larger groups.

Family and Community Education: Coordinate monthly educational opportunities that help families understand care, engagement strategies, and ways to support their loved ones.

Train and Inspire: Partner with team members to promote person centered engagement throughout the community and share best practices.

Required:

Must be at least 21 years old
Passion for activities such as music, sensory engagement, cooking, and arts and crafts
Strong time management and organizational skills
Willingness to drive a bus and assist with outings
Flexibility to work some weekends
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Previous experience working with seniors.

Why you'll love working with us!!!

Health and Wellness

  • Medical insurance options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Teladoc telehealth available at no cost and no copay
  • Life insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • LifeBalance employee wellness program

Financial and Retirement

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (per plan eligibility)
  • DailyPay option for flexible access to earned wages
  • Competitive compensation practices
  • Performance based bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Time Off and Work Life Balance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee referral bonus program

Additional Perks

  • Employee discount programs
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Opportunities for internal promotion
  • Supportive team environment focused on People, Passion, and Excellence

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary Statement:

We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined based on role requirements, qualifications, experience, and market alignment, in accordance with applicable pay equity regulations.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference, have fun, and be part of an incredible community, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create moments that matter every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What are your salary requirements for this role? (Hourly)
  • How many years of experience do you have in Life Enrichment/Activities?
  • Tell us about your experience creating activity calendars for residents. What kind of activities and programs do you enjoy creating?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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