Senior Center Coordinator; Grant

## Senior Center Coordinator (Grant/FT/Benefits)
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Bel Air, MD:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 1, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
JR000419

Job Description

Summary:

This is responsible work involving program direction, coordination, and implementation at a multipurpose senior activity center for mature adults. The person in this position reports directly to the Senior Center Division Manager of the senior activity center location where assigned.

Job Description:

** BUDGETED SALARY: $19.50/HOUR
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* WORK LOCATION:

Senior Centers – Rotation; 4 locations
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* WORK HOURS:

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
**** NATURE OF WORK**:

This is responsible work involving program direction, coordination, and implementation at a multipurpose senior activity center for mature adults.  The person in this position reports directly to the Senior Center Division Manager of the senior activity center location where assigned.
** EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
*** Position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of a senior activity center, which could include planning, implementing, overseeing, and coordinating health, educational, recreational, and nutrition activities
* Participating in meal service, publicizing center classes and special events and assisting participants with registering for classes and events
* Providing information about programs and services to seniors and the public
* Responds to walk-in and telephone inquiries about services and makes a referral to other Office on Aging programs as necessary
* Maintains records and performs data collection and entry needed to prepare required nutrition and health reports (state and federal government)
* Supervises staff assigned to the center to provide administrative functions and services
* Recruits, motivates, and gives direction to senior center front desk, kitchen, and other volunteers
* Required to perform duties associated with the center’s Congregate meal service program, including set-up, serving, and clean-up of noon meal
* May act as a liaison between senior activity center committees, councils, and other community senior organizations
* Required to attend meetings, training, community outreach, and provide coverage as needed at other senior activity centers
* Identifies maintenance/facility problems and contacts appropriate County staff for assistance
* May be asked to provide administrative assistance at the main office as needed
* Other duties as assigned
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
**** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Basic knowledge of physical and psychological changes associated with aging and the needs and capacities of older adults
* Knowledge of senior activity and social interests, and an ability to plan, organize and direct a diversified program of recreational, wellness, education, and socialization activities for older adults
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others;
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public, seniors, and staff, including at public gatherings
* Ability to coordinate, train, and supervise paid staff and volunteers
* Ability to organize schedules of programs
* Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
* Basic computer skills are preferred, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs and agency-specific computer programs
* Ability to learn, interpret, and apply County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Ability to be primarily active or physical in nature with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and standing
* Ability to set up a room (stacking chairs, moving tables), and lifting/carrying equipment or supplies associated with kitchen and nutrition program tasks
* Ability to…