Life Enrichment Associate - PT

Life Enrichment Associate - PT Asheville, NC Job Details Part-time $19 - $21 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What You'll Get:

Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program Paid time off (PTO) Referral bonus program 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching Educational assistance & professional development opportunities Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities The Life Enrichment team at Givens Estates, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community, is hiring for 2 part-time Life Enrichment Associates. This is a vital role that will help facilitate and support Life Enrichment programs for our residents. There are two schedules for this role: Tuesdays 8:30am-5pm Thursdays 8:30am-5pm Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 4 HRS based on Program Need OR Weekends and Evenings , starting no earlier than 4:30pm What you'll do: Facilitate scheduled life enrichment programs and related activities in team and individual settings Works in coordination with the Department Team Leads to communicate day‑to‑day operational issues related to program execution, space readiness, transportation flow, equipment concerns, and resident participation needs, following established departmental procedures Provides accurate and timely attendance information, participation notes, and program‑day updates to the Administrative Team Lead to support roster management, registrations, and departmental record Supports the execution of programs and events through setup and teardown of spaces. Interacts with residents in a professional, welcoming manner to support engagement in Life Enrichment programs Operates Givens vehicles to transport residents based on assigned duties to support programs and activities both on and off campus, subject to weather and safety conditions Participates in department and campus‑wide meetings as assigned, providing input and support as appropriate. Proficiently utilizes assigned technology, systems, and applications to maximize position and team effectiveness Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor What you'll need: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in recreation, arts, wellness, or related fields preferred but not required. Prior experience working with older adults, in customer service, recreation, hospitality, healthcare, or service‑oriented environments preferred. Experience supporting group activities, programs, events, or community engagement preferred. CPR and First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, as required by assigned duties Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required; commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, may be required based on assigned transportation duties. Compensation is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package! Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.