Life Enrichment Specialist

Locations: 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA; 3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

This is a 100% travel position with a 10/4 schedule - 10 days on with 4 days off per cycle

About Grace Management, Inc. Grace Management, Inc. is a national leader in senior living, managing communities across the country that offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We’re proud to foster a people-centered culture rooted in compassion, connection, and service. At Grace, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families every day.

Why Grace Management?

Our tagline says it all:
It’s not like home. It is home. We’re a mission-driven company dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members — and we’re looking for someone who can help bring that story to life in a bold and innovative way. We believe the quality of our communities starts with the people who support them, which is why we’re committed to help nurture a strong sense of belonging and professional growth.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay
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  Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay
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  Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• 401K with employer match
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  Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Short and long-term disability
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  Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses
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  Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement
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  Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program
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  Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Life Enrichment Specialist

The Life Enrichment Specialist is a full-time travel position responsible for providing on-site leadership support to Grace Management, Inc. communities by filling open Life Enrichment and Village Program leadership roles on assignment. This position ensures consistency in programming, hospitality excellence, and resident engagement during times of transition, vacancy, or performance improvement. The Specialist will work in collaboration with the Resident Experience team to uphold company standards, mentor Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, and provide training and stabilization support across the portfolio.

Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Specialist

• Serve as an interim Life Enrichment Director or Village Program Life Enrichment Manager during community vacancies, transitions, or leadership changes, ensuring a seamless continuation of engagement programs.
• Travel to communities nationwide, providing hands-on leadership, training, and mentorship to Life Enrichment teams.
• Demonstrate full understanding and support of the Grace Management, Inc. mission, policies, and hospitality standards, ensuring consistent compliance and service excellence.
• Partner with the Vice President of Resident Experience to implement life enrichment initiatives, training programs, and engagement standards.
• Support the Resident Experience team with facilitation of national training sessions and engagement-focused initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and onboarding for new Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, modeling professionalism and leadership.
• Deliver virtual and on-site Vibrant Living orientation and ongoing training, ensuring high adoption across all communities.
• Conduct community visits to observe operations, audit training compliance, assess engagement KPIs, and provide performance coaching.
• Offer temporary leadership coverage during acquisitions, transitions, or special projects to stabilize programming and maintain a strong engagement culture.
• Support development of action plans based on resident survey results and follow through on improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Sales and Dining teams to deliver integrated lifestyle experiences.
• Assist in developing tools, templates, and best practices to enhance the delivery of…