Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.28 - $35.38
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Professional development opportunities
Retirement plan options
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Senior Services at the Riverfront Community Center is a dedicated community-focused organization committed to enriching the lives of older adults through innovative, educational, health, recreational, and cultural programming. Operating within a vibrant community space, Senior Services offers a variety of classes, programs, and trips that foster engagement, socialization, and lifelong learning for seniors. This public service organization acts as a vital resource in the community by crafting meaningful activities aimed at enhancing the well-being and quality of life for the senior population. The center is supported by a skilled team of professionals dedicated to planning and delivering diverse programs tailored... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associates degree from a recognized college in recreation, gerontology, childhood development or a related area of study
- One year of experience in coordinating recreation programming
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to provide a supportive, encouraging environment for program participants and facilitators
Job Qualifications
- Associates degree from a recognized college in recreation, gerontology, childhood development or a related area of study
- One year of experience in coordinating recreation programming
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to provide a supportive, encouraging environment for program participants and facilitators
- Skilled in understanding others’ reactions to interactions and activities through direct observation, inquiry and active listening
- Skilled in planning and coordinating schedules and resources
- Skilled in using software applications in a Windows environment, desktop publishing and social media
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment, meeting quality service standards and evaluating customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
Job Duties
- Plans, prepares, and coordinates activities, events and trips, including setup of furniture and equipment, purchase of supplies, scheduling instructors, speakers and entertainers, and arranging travel
- Produces and distributes promotional materials such as press releases, flyers, posters and social media outreach
- Oversees implementation of programs, ensuring efficient operation and participant satisfaction
- Evaluates program success through direct observation, participant feedback and enrollment levels, provides recommendations for program changes and future programming
- Maintains participation statistics, tracks program expenditures and reviews timekeeping records for accuracy
- May participate in selection, training and evaluation of seasonal staff
- Performs other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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