Life Enrichment Director

Touchmark • Appleton, WI

3d

About The Position

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say: I AM AN ALLY • I AM A FRIEND • I AM A GIVER Life Enrichment Director – Join Our Leadership Team! Classification: Exempt (Salaried, Director-level position) Schedule: Full Time Pay: Competitive, based on experience Touchmark on West Prospect is the Fox Valley’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, exceptional service, and meaningful engagement. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Life Enrichment Director to lead our Life Enrichment and Wellness programs across our vibrant Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods. Why You’ll Love This Role: Lead a dynamic, mission-driven team that brings purpose, joy, and connection to residents’ lives every day. Shape a comprehensive wellness and life enrichment program that supports the seven dimensions of wellness — physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, environmental, and vocational. Enjoy the opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and inspire through leadership, creativity, and strategic vision. What You’ll Do: Direct and oversee all aspects of the Life Enrichment and Wellness programs. Develop and manage a talented Life Enrichment team, including hiring, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Collaborate with community leadership to align programming with Touchmark’s mission, values, and Gold Standards. Create annual strategic and budget plans, ensuring programs are both impactful and fiscally responsible. Partner with Assisted Living and Memory Care leaders to ensure programming meets residents’ diverse needs and abilities. Coordinate large-scale community events, outings, entertainment, and volunteer engagement. Support marketing and outreach efforts through wellness-focused events and community partnerships. Promote a culture of wellness among residents and team members alike. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Life Enrichment, Recreation, Gerontology, Event Planning, or a related field. Minimum of two years of experience leading Life Enrichment or Wellness programs in a senior living or hospitality environment. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams. Strong organizational, communication, and presentation abilities. Creativity, resourcefulness, and a passion for improving the lives of older adults. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology. Ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through. This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to build a culture of connection, wellness, and joy in a community that truly feels like home.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Enrichment, Recreation, Gerontology, Event Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience leading Life Enrichment or Wellness programs in a senior living or hospitality environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and a passion for improving the lives of older adults.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology.
• Ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Life Enrichment and Wellness programs.
• Develop and manage a talented Life Enrichment team, including hiring, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with community leadership to align programming with Touchmark’s mission, values, and Gold Standards.
• Create annual strategic and budget plans, ensuring programs are both impactful and fiscally responsible.
• Partner with Assisted Living and Memory Care leaders to ensure programming meets residents’ diverse needs and abilities.
• Coordinate large-scale community events, outings, entertainment, and volunteer engagement.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts through wellness-focused events and community partnerships.
• Promote a culture of wellness among residents and team members alike.

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees