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Work with Purpose

CAREERS AT CAROL WOODS

Carol Woods is a mission-driven retirement community in Chapel Hill offering meaningful career opportunities. With competitive pay, inclusive values, and a collaborative workplace culture, our team members find both stability and purpose. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find an abundance of opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference at Carol Woods

A Supportive Workplace Culture

Fun Place to Work

Carol Woods is known for its supportive culture, strong staff-resident bonds, and excellent employee retention. Staff enjoy campus amenities like the fitness center, indoor pool, and library, participate in on-the-clock volunteer projects, and are celebrated through events and appreciation programs. This is a workplace where you feel valued and part of something greater.

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Join Our Dedicated Team

Open Positions

Carol Woods is always seeking compassionate, dependable professionals to join our team. From healthcare and dining to maintenance and resident services, every role supports our shared mission of care. Explore current opportunities and apply today.

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A Workplace that Supports You

BENEFITS

Carol Woods offers a robust benefits package to support our staff’s health, development, and quality of life. As a Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fairness, respect, and opportunity at every level.

EMPLOYEE STATUS
FULL-TIME
PART-TIME
Health and dental insurance
Life & Disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition assistance and a staff development fund
“Operation Graduation” scholarships for student dining staff
Access to the fitness center, heated indoor pool, library, and business center
Recognition through awards and internal promotion
Employee Appreciation Gift
CPR Training
Recruitment referral
Staff Development Fund
Annual wage increases
Orange County Literacy/ESL/Tutoring
VITA tax services
Service Awards/perfect attendance
I think one of the greatest things that I’ve learned in my six and a half years of being here is developing relationships with people while they’re in independent living, learning their love of specific plants, and carrying that through with them when they move to an apartment for more assisted living—and even into end-of-life care.
– Jen S., Grounds Manager
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