Summary
Location
Edina
Type
full-time
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About this role
Turn great programs into a signature experience.
About the opportunity:
Ebenezer Senior Living is growing—and elevating how residents connect, thrive, and feel at home. We’re hiring a Corporate Director of Resident Engagement & Integrated Programs to unify and scale the programs that define our brand and resident experience.
What you’ll lead
- A unified engagement portfolio across Life Enrichment, Dimensions (memory support), Intergenerational Programming, Adult Day Services, Childcare Centers, Wellness, and Volunteer Programs—with clear standards, playbooks, and room to innovate.
- Consistent policies, procedures, competencies, and practice guidelines—plus site assessments and audits that raise quality and readiness everywhere.
- Interdisciplinary integration with nursing, social services, culinary, rehab, spiritual care, and more—so engagement is part of everyday care, not an addon.
- People leadership: coaching and developing Life Enrichment Directors, ADS and Childcare leaders, the Dimensions team, and volunteer coordinators—building a strong community of practice.
- Innovation & evidence-based practice: from research-backed frameworks to pilot programs with clear outcomes and ROI.
- External partnerships & visibility: schools, universities, community orgs, arts and cultural partners, and industry events that showcase Ebenezer as a leader in engagement and dementia care.
- Budget stewardship across staffing, supplies, training, and capital, with a sharp eye for efficiency and grants.
- A resident-centered approach that strengthens family involvement, volunteerism, inclusion, and community integration.
Your reporting line:
This role reports to the VP of Operations and serves as an enterprise catalyst for engagement and integrated programs.
What success looks like
- A consistent, measurable resident experience across sites, backed by standards and data
- Programs that scale from pilot to enterprise with momentum—and stick
- Recognized leadership for Ebenezer in engagement and dementia support programming
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Services, Child Development, or related field; Master’s preferred (Gerontology, Healthcare Admin, Recreation Therapy, or related).
- 7+ years leading enrichment/engagement programs across multisite or related settings, with proven results in innovation, leadership, and budget management.
- Experience with evidence-based practice in engagement, dementia support, or wellness, plus strong project leadership for complex initiatives.
- A confident presenter (industry conferences), and a collaborative influencer across functions.
- Bonus points for CTRS, ADC/ADPC, CDP or similar certifications; multisite senior living/healthcare experience; intergenerational/childcare program leadership; and familiarity with Minnesota regulations for ADS, childcare, AL/MC, and SNF enrichment.
Why join Ebenezer
Because resident engagement isn’t a side project here—it’s core to who we are and how we compete. You’ll have the platform, partners, and executive sponsorship to build a program that others point to as the gold standard.
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Other facts
About Ebenezer
Ebenezer is Minnesota’s leading senior living operator that has provided services and care to older adults for over 100 years. The care, programs and culture of the communities and programs that we manage are guided by Ebenezer’s mission, values and signature Cornerstones.
Ebenezer helps older adults and others make their lives more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure. With our partners at Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer provides access throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida to a full range of senior housing options, community-based programs and medical care.
Ebenezer Fairview is a not-for-profit senior health care service in Minnesota. Fairview is redefining the delivery of health care through an integrated health network, providing care from prevention and disease management to treatment of the most complex of life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Fairview's mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. We commit our skills and resources to the benefit of the whole person by providing the finest in health care while addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. We further pledge to support research and education efforts of our partner, the University of Minnesota and it's tradition of excellence.
Ebenezer enthusiastically encourages every member in our communities to learn and grow no matter their age or ability. We are a compassionate and trusted ally to everyone we serve and are dedicated to enriching their lives to the fullest.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of a unified engagement portfolio across various programs. Ensure consistent policies and practices while fostering innovation and integration with other care services.
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