Program Coordinator of Walker Senior Center
Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: $34,500 – $39,000 Annual, commensurate with experience
Supervisor: Manager of Center Services
Location: Senior Neighbors Walker Center, 1470 3 Mile Road NW, Walker, MI 49544
Position Summary
Oversee the operations of the Senior Center, plan activities and outings; oversee meals program and overall well-being of older adults.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. *Other duties as assigned.
· Monitor and manage the day-to-day operation of the senior centers.
· Design, schedule, and implement senior center activities, including health, recreation, and educational classes, special programs, and support services.
· Provide information and referral support as necessary and facilitate access to Senior Neighbors’ services and other community resources for center participants.
· Develop regular outreach activities designed to recruit and retain center participants.
· Work in a team with center staff and volunteers to plan center activities and write the center newsletter.
· Work with neighborhood organizations and other local groups and individuals to inform the community of activities and increase participant involvement that helps grow the center.
· Recruit, train, supervise, and recognize staff and volunteers to support center activities and services.
· Provide staff support to center advisory council.
· Compile and organize center records for use in center reports (month end, meals & transportation program income money, Meals on Wheels weekly and monthly paperwork).
· Participate in staff training and required conferences.
Qualifications
Education / Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in communications, recreational therapy, non-profit management, or a related field preferred.
Competencies
· Intermediate experience in communications and marketing within a non-profit organization.
· Advanced written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
· Ability and willingness to participate in public speaking events.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and effectively work with a wide variety of human dynamics and behavior.
· Positive attitude, knowledge of general business etiquette, ability to speak with community members and work well with volunteers and committees.
· Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, email, and general internet functions required .
· Intermediate ability to use remote software such as Zoom, Teams, and other programs.
· Strong organizational and project management skills.
· Ability to set and achieve goals, be organized, efficient and meet deadlines.
· Strong program management, planning skills and experience.
· Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
Special Licensing
· ServSafe Manager Certified required within 90 days of hire date.
· Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred.
Expected Hours of Work
· Standard office hours are M-F 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
· Occasional travel to complete duties and responsibilities.
· Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards to use on agency business.