Join our community

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you become part of our team, you work with purpose, you form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and you make a difference for countless individuals. Here, all our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal wellbeing is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.

Who are we

Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.

What you will be doing

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs and activities that promote the overall well-being of residents, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs. This position ensures that all activities foster a sense of community, engagement, and joy, enhancing the quality of life for residents. The Life Enrichment Director collaborates closely with other departments to create a holistic and resident-centered approach to care.

• • In collaboration with the senior director, plan, coordinate and oversee diverse life enrichment programs that cater to residents’ interests, abilities, and needs.
  • Plan, coordinate, schedule and execute Life Enrichment/Health and Wellness (LE/HW) programming in collaboration with the senior director.
  • Assist the senior director in assessment and evaluation of LE/HW programming.
  • Develop and support special events, holiday celebrations, and intergenerational programs that engage the wider community.

What we offer

We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• • Medical, dental, vision
  • Vacation and sick time
  • 403B with company match
  • HSA/flexible spending
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability
  • Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Employee assistance fund
  • Employee referral bonuses

About you

• • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
  • Certification in Activities or Therapeutic Recreation (preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a senior living or healthcare environment, preferably in an activities or life enrichment role.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.