Town of South Hadley
Overview
Program Coordinator - Council on Aging. The Town of South Hadley seeks a friendly, positive individual to join the Senior Center’s team as a full-time Program Coordinator. The position is responsible for administrative, programming, and instructional work related to Human Service activities within the Senior Center. Planning, organizing, and setting up for daily activities, programs, and special events are key responsibilities of this position.
Responsibilities
Plan daily and monthly activities, programs, and special events at the Senior Center, including purchasing supplies, booking entertainment, creating invitations, planning outings, coordinating transportation, outreach programs with neighboring housing communities, and identifying and coordinating instructors.
Collaborate with schools and other town organizations for events/programs.
Research and recruit new vendors and instructors to support programs at the Senior Center. Coordinate program implementation with vendors, co-workers, and instructors to ensure success.
Organize, implement, and follow through on quarterly community programming, including annual Health Fairs, Lifelong Learning program with Mt Holyoke College, Falls Prevention programs with local Fire Districts, Nursing programs with UMass, Veterans and Memorial Day events, and Recreational programs.
Establish ongoing programming to benefit the community and deepen engagement of older adults and others in the community.
Set up for daily programs, Zoom, and special events at the Senior Center.
Enter programs into My Senior Center program so members can register for events.
Assist in the dining room as nutrition coordinator. Coordinate meals/refreshments for special programs, collaborating with the Loomis Village high school culinary program or outside vendors.
Media: create flyers, develop newsletter write-ups, assist in editing newsletters, take photos, and post on Facebook. Coordinate with SHCTV for livestreaming/recording events.
Procure and schedule artists for monthly art exhibits and artist programs at the Senior Center.
Collaborate with team members to
Support Department Functions As Needed . Perform other related job duties throughout the Human Services Department with a focus on Senior Services, as required.
Minimum Qualifications The following requirements may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job:
High school degree or GED
At least 3-5 years of related work experience
Knowledge of the issues surrounding the elderly and dementia; knowledge of activity/program planning
Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions
Knowledge of computer and software skills and ability to learn and work with new software
Position also helps with room set-up and requires ability to move up to 20 lbs.
Status and Compensation This is a full-time, benefitted, union position with work hours ranging between 35 to 40 per week. Work schedule will be within regular business hours typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays or as otherwise agreed upon, with an anticipated hiring range of $20.87 - $23.04 per hour DOQ (Grade 3).
Visit https://southhadley.org/Jobs to complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis; position will remain open until filled. The Town of South Hadley is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Plan daily and monthly activities, programs, and special events at the Senior Center, including purchasing supplies, booking entertainment, creating invitations, planning outings, coordinating transportation, outreach programs with neighboring housing communities, and identifying and coordinating instructors.
Collaborate with schools and other town organizations for events/programs.
Research and recruit new vendors and instructors to support programs at the Senior Center. Coordinate program implementation with vendors, co-workers, and instructors to ensure success.
Organize, implement, and follow through on quarterly community programming, including annual Health Fairs, Lifelong Learning program with Mt Holyoke College, Falls Prevention programs with local Fire Districts, Nursing programs with UMass, Veterans and Memorial Day events, and Recreational programs.
Establish ongoing programming to benefit the community and deepen engagement of older adults and others in the community.
Set up for daily programs, Zoom, and special events at the Senior Center.
Enter programs into My Senior Center program so members can register for events.
Assist in the dining room as nutrition coordinator. Coordinate meals/refreshments for special programs, collaborating with the Loomis Village high school culinary program or outside vendors.
Media: create flyers, develop newsletter write-ups, assist in editing newsletters, take photos, and post on Facebook. Coordinate with SHCTV for livestreaming/recording events.
Procure and schedule artists for monthly art exhibits and artist programs at the Senior Center.
Collaborate with team members to
Support Department Functions As Needed . Perform other related job duties throughout the Human Services Department with a focus on Senior Services, as required.
Minimum Qualifications The following requirements may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job:
High school degree or GED
At least 3-5 years of related work experience
Knowledge of the issues surrounding the elderly and dementia; knowledge of activity/program planning
Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions
Knowledge of computer and software skills and ability to learn and work with new software
Position also helps with room set-up and requires ability to move up to 20 lbs.
Status and Compensation This is a full-time, benefitted, union position with work hours ranging between 35 to 40 per week. Work schedule will be within regular business hours typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays or as otherwise agreed upon, with an anticipated hiring range of $20.87 - $23.04 per hour DOQ (Grade 3).
Visit https://southhadley.org/Jobs to complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis; position will remain open until filled. The Town of South Hadley is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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