Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Harbor Crossing is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan, implement, and monitor life enhancement programming for residents. This role reports to the Life Enrichment Director and is part of a team focused on enriching the lives of older adults in a supportive, community-based environment.

About the role

At Harbor Crossing, you’ll join a close-knit team dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of residents while fostering a vibrant, thriving community. This position offers opportunities for growth within a faith-based, nonprofit organization committed to care and purposeful living.

Harbor Crossing is a senior living community in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy homestyle living with beautiful nature views, caring staff, and endless opportunities for engagement and new experiences.

As an employee, you can take advantage of amenities such as off-street parking and discounted employee meals.

Responsibilities

• Promote residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting their independence in all areas of life.
• Develop and interpret standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement resident care plans with input from residents, families, and the Household team.
• Improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident-centered care and services.
• Collaborate with residents, families, professionals, and staff to implement programs that meet psychosocial and activity needs, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth, learning, fun, personal routines, spontaneous activity, and Household rituals.
• Lead and participate in daily Chat Circles with residents and staff.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, whether group, individual, or one-on-one.
• Provide leisure life activities and take residents outdoors or into the facility community.
• Plan, implement, and participate in outings and special events.
• Provide one-on-one interaction with residents based on their preferences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement, and coordinate recreation programming for residents.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Strong communication skills, with insights into resident preferences and needs.
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and positive rapport with residents and staff.
• Compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively with all customers.

Pay

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.75 - $22.64 per hour. Actual pay depends on individual qualifications and market conditions.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits-eligible employees (30+ hours per week):
  • Health and dental insurance, including HSA & FSA options.
  • Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans.
  • Life insurance (AD&D).
  • Retirement plan with employer match eligibility.
  • Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
• Part-time benefits-eligible employees (20-29 hours per week):
  • Vision insurance.
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability.
  • Accident and hospitalization coverage.
  • Education assistance programs.
• All employees:
  • Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
  • Same-day pay option.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • College partnership educational discounts.
  • Access to Learn to Live resources.

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing high-quality housing, care, and services for older adults. With 8,000 employees, PHS serves over 41,800 older adults through 60 senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, serving over 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS is recognized as an innovative leader in promoting independence, purposeful living, and well-being for those they serve.