Senior Services Director

Overview

The Village of Oregon (population 12,441) is seeking a professional and experienced leader to serve as its next Senior Services Director. This department head position, reporting directly to the Village Administrator, provides both strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight for the Village’s senior services and its multi‑purpose senior center facility.

This position requires a multifaceted individual who can balance complex municipal government administration with compassionate service delivery, ensuring that the physical, social, and emotional needs of the community’s aging population are met with excellence.

Annual salary range $87,547 - $112,548. Expected annual hiring range is $87,547 - $100,048, depending on qualifications.

Includes State of WI Group Health Insurance, dental, life, and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with access to voluntary deferred compensation programs. The Village provides 10 annual holidays, 4 floating holidays, and robust vacation and sick leave programs. For additional information, visit our website.

General hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. Occasional travel within the Village is required to meet with individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and other Village departments or project sites. An in‑depth background check is required.

Key

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, public administration, nursing, or a related field. In accordance with state adult day care regulations, the individual must possess an associate degree or higher in a health‑care‑related field OR have at least two years of experience in a health‑care‑related field serving older adults.
• Experience:
  
  3–5 years of direct supervisory and administrative experience required, including budgetary oversight and personnel management.
• Licenses:
  Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Restaurant Manager Certification within six months of hire.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and Village application by email to:
Martin Shanks, Village Administrator mshanks  Village of Oregon website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Village Administrator’s office.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Final date to receive applications: 12:00 PM - Friday, March 6, 2026