Senior Center Program Specialist

Job Title: Senior Center Program Specialist

Job Category: Senior Center

Department/Group: ESPRCC

Supervisor: Senior Center Coordinator

Location: ES Community Center

Date Closing: Open until filled

Level/Salary Range: C

Starting at $15.90/hour

Position Type: Part-time

20 hours/week

Essential Job Functions:

• Program Development-- plans and administers various recreation and related activities for Seniors.
• Community Engagement-- Coordinates promotion of recreational activities with Marketing Coordinator through contact with community organizations.
• Instruct various recreation activities.
• Responsible for programming equipment, materials and supplies.
• Documents attendance in various programs and activities.
• Provides assistance with Senior Lunch program.
• Responsible for setup and breakdown of most recreation programs in the Senior Center, including chairs, tables and equipment/supplies.
• Assists Senior Center Welcome Desk with customer service assistance on reservations, cancellations, and Lunch Program information.
• Provide assistance to the general public; provide information on Senior Center.
• Provides backup coverage for Administration and Senior Lunch program by performing duties of Senior Center Administrator and/or assistant during vacation, sick leave, conferences, meetings, etc.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Experience in recreational programming or professionally working with the Senior demographic, including human services, gerontology or adult leisure and recreation.
• Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school with courses in basic computer skills, bookkeeping, or recreation.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate and work with the Senior demographic.