Program Leader - Freeman Poole Senior Center

Posting number: 05095

Department: Senior Services

Job classification: Program Leader

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Parks, Community Development

Summary

This is a full-time position located at the front desk at the Freeman Poole Senior Center. This position will be responsible for working directly with our senior population, as well as the public. This position will also be responsible for creating senior center promotional material including flyers, social media posts and maintain senior center monthly newsletter. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving the senior community and the ability to connect with seniors who have unique interests, needs, personalities as well as establishing a collaborative working relationship with a network of organizations within the community.  

Examples of duties

Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming.

Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; gathers supplies and equipment; and provides skill demonstrations as needed.

Provides customer service to clients and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls clients for programs, services and materials.

Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations.

Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events: coordinates monthly recreational/social activities; arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation; contacts various venues to schedule activities; and recruits participants.

Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department: creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings.

Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by two years of experience providing programs to special population groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cash Handling Experience 
• Data Entry 
• Proficient with Microsoft office systems ( especially power point) to create presentations.
• Proficient in Canva (calendar creation, flyers and presentations)
• Experience working with older adults 
• Willing to obtain and maintain CPR , First Aid Certification 
• Ability to manage a High Volume of Calls 
• Experience with Processing Registration requests 
• Experience planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing activities such as health, educational, social, and arts-based programs
• Planning and implementing group trips 

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Supplemental information

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).<