Senior Center Manager
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Responsible to: Executive Director (ED)
Type of Position: Full-time/exempt
Description of role: Coordination and supervision of all staff, programs and activities at The Open Link’s senior center. Provides leadership and training to both staff and volunteers. Actively participates in program planning and development and supervises the day to day center operations and activities. Supervision of the Home Delivered Meals program.
Tasks: Directs and evaluates success of the daily activities and events of the senior center and makes/recommends improvements. Ensures senior center complies with all applicable governmental regulations. Assists ED in development and implementation of senior center goals, and policies and administration of assigned budget. Maintains current knowledge on trends in senior center programming, identifies seniors’ needs and develops programs to fulfill those needs. Helps select, train, manage and conduct reviews for senior center staff and volunteers. Collaborates with community organizations, schools and other agencies to achieve mutual goals whenever possible. Maintains a safe, comfortable and efficient center environment including reporting and follow up on building repair and maintenance needs. Schedules and coordinates space for community groups. Prepares reports pertaining to senior center for ED, key staff, board of directors and board committees as needed. Works in conjunction with Communications Manager to perform marketing and community outreach to increase program viability/participation.
Skills and requirements:The successful candidate must be personable; ability to flexibly interact professionally, and respectfully with older adults regardless of their disposition. Ability to give direction and supervise effectively. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent experience as well as four (4) years’ experience in community service work preferred. Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher) required; data base experience preferred. Ability to network broadly and prepare and deliver remarks at public and private events of various sizes required. Must possess excellent organizational skills.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
Benefits: Fully paid premium for health, dental, life and short term disability insurance. 403 b plan with match contributed by employer. PTO including vacation, sick, personal time and holidays.
Salary: $37,000 – $42,000 per year