Programming Director

Charter Senior Living of Walking Horse Meadows, Clarksville, TN. $20–$23/hour, Full‑Time, 40 hours/week.

About the Role

Life Enrichment at Walking Horse Meadows is about knowing residents — their stories, interests, talents, routines, and preferences — and using those relationships to create experiences that give residents connection, purpose, choice, and something to look forward to. This is a small, close‑knit community with 92% occupancy, long‑standing leadership, and strong regional support. The director will immerse themselves in the community, build meaningful relationships, and bring fresh ideas to an already established resident experience.

Key Focus Areas

• Resident Engagement Leadership: Be highly visible throughout the community, get to know residents individually, understand what matters to them, and create opportunities that encourage meaningful participation. Help residents remain active, connected, involved, and purposeful while fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Program Innovation: Introduce new programs, events, outings, partnerships, clubs, and experiences while evaluating what’s already successful. Balance creativity with execution — making ideas happen is what matters.
• Community Relations: Build relationships with families, local organizations, volunteers, entertainers, businesses, schools, churches, and other community partners in Clarksville to create additional opportunities and experiences for residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the community’s Life Enrichment program
• Create engaging monthly programming calendars based on resident interests and abilities
• Plan and lead social, recreational, educational, physical, spiritual, creative, and purposeful programming
• Develop special events, celebrations, entertainment, outings, and community experiences
• Build strong individual relationships with residents
• Encourage participation while respecting resident choice and independence
• Regularly seek resident feedback and use it to strengthen programming
• Introduce fresh and innovative programming based on resident interests
• Create opportunities for resident‑led clubs, committees, and activities
• Coordinate entertainers, speakers, volunteers, instructors, and community partners
• Build relationships with residents’ families and encourage family participation
• Develop relationships throughout the greater Clarksville community
• Coordinate outings and transportation needs
• Supervise and support Life Enrichment associates and volunteers, when applicable
• Maintain programming calendars, schedules, participation records, and required documentation
• Manage programming supplies, resources, and department budget
• Partner with other department leaders to create community‑wide experiences
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to showcase the resident experience to prospective residents and families
• Support resident satisfaction, retention, community reputation, and occupancy
• Adapt programming as resident interests and community needs evolve

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous senior living experience — required
• Experience in Life Enrichment, activities, programming, recreation, resident engagement, or a related senior living role
• Strong resident‑engagement and relationship‑building skills
• Creativity and a track record of bringing new programming ideas to life
• Strong community‑relations skills
• Ability to build relationships with residents, families, associates, and outside partners
• Adaptability and comfort responding to changing resident and community needs
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple programs, events, and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive, energetic, and professional presence
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an established leadership team

Success Factors

• Genuinely enjoy building relationships with seniors
• Highly visible and engaged throughout the community
• Take time to learn residents as individuals
• Can walk into an established community and earn trust
• Bring new ideas without losing sight of what’s already working
• Turn creative ideas into organized, successful programs
• Comfortable leading groups and encouraging participation
• Build relationships naturally with families and community partners
• Adaptable when plans or priorities change
• Take ownership without needing constant direction
• Collaborate well with an experienced leadership team
• Understand how resident programming contributes to satisfaction, retention, referrals, reputation, and occupancy
• Want work to have a direct and visible impact

Why This Community

Walking Horse Meadows is a small, quaint community in the heart of Clarksville with a strong census and several long‑standing leaders. You’ll have support from Charter’s regional team while still having the opportunity to bring your own ideas and creativity. Your work will be highly visible — you’ll see the impact when residents form new friendships, discover new interests, when families want to participate, when residents are excited about what’s coming up next, and when prospective residents immediately feel the sense of community.

Core values: Serve with Heart, Serve with Purpose, Serve with Courage, Have Fun While Serving.

Benefits

• Pay‑on‑Demand with ZayZoon
• Free medical insurance plan options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive community and regional leadership
• Environment where your ideas and experience are valued
• Opportunities to grow your career within Charter Senior Living

Pay

$20–$23 per hour

Schedule

Full‑Time, 40 hours per week