Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager- Senior Services- #26A-24 (20741450)

The City of Redwood City is a vibrant and inclusive municipality located in Redwood City, California. Known for its strong community engagement, commitment to innovation, and dedication to providing outstanding public services, the city fosters a workplace culture grounded in excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Redwood City offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, extensive training and development programs, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and a robust benefits package. This city is celebrated for its strong, engaged neighborhoods and civic pride, making it an exceptional place to live and work. The local government works closely with community partners to deliver services, programs, and opportunities that enhance the quality of life for its residents and businesses alike.

The role of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager: Senior Services is a vital citywide position responsible for leading and managing programs that serve the older adult population of Redwood City. This position oversees a broad spectrum of senior services, including recreation programming, wellness initiatives, social services coordination, special events, facility operations, community engagement, and partnerships. A central aspect of this role is ensuring the city’s brand new 45,000 square foot senior center remains a welcoming, active, inclusive, and responsive community space tailored to the needs of older adults.

As the Senior Services Manager, the individual will provide leadership and operational oversight of senior services programs and facilities, managing everything from staff supervision and budget administration to program development and strategic planning. The role demands strong collaboration with city departments, community organizations, regional agencies, volunteers, and service providers to enhance the overall quality of life, social connection, health, and lifelong learning opportunities available to senior residents.

This manager serves as a key liaison to community stakeholders and the Senior Affairs commission while contributing to long-range planning efforts focused on aging services. The role requires evaluating program effectiveness, supporting staff development, managing contracts, and ensuring excellent customer service delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of strategic vision, operational expertise, and a people-centered leadership approach, fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration within the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Importantly, the position demands passion for creating inclusive, engaging environments that support wellness, lifelong learning, and social connection among Redwood City’s diverse older adult population. The city encourages applicants who thrive in dynamic, relationship-driven settings and who are committed to advancing aging services through strong partnerships and community involvement. If you are looking to contribute to a team that values trust, respect, empowerment, and effective communication while delivering high-quality, accessible community services, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.