Active Seniors Program Assistant

Jewish Community Center Works; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Active Seniors Program Assistant at JCC of Northern NJ supports the delivery of engaging, mission-driven programs for area seniors, combining hands-on care with event planning and administrative tasks.

This 20-25 hour/week role operates two days per week in River Edge, NJ and two days/week in West Nyack, NY, with a welcoming, inclusive environment and collaboration with the Director to strengthen community life.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm, and empathetic toward older adults.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn Google Drive and A/V tools.
• Prior experience in event planning or senior services is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging senior programs and events.
• Support programming and logistics for daily activities.
• Collaborate with the Director to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Support both River Edge, NJ and West Nyack, NY site operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Community building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Drive

A/V equipment

Email tools

Job description

Active Seniors Program Assistant
JCC of Northern NJ
450 West Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY 10994

The Active Seniors Program Assistant playsa key role in supporting the delivery of engaging, mission-drivenprograms that build community and foster meaningful participation forarea seniors. This position supports both
daily programming andspecial events, working closely with the Director to ensure a welcoming,inclusive environment that reflects the mission of the JCC of NorthernNJ.

This job is a combination of rewardinghands-on work with seniors, and the creative, organizational, andadministrative planning and implementation of the program...all in thecontext of Jewish nonprofit/communal life.

This is a 20-25 hour/week job: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; two days/week in River Edge, NJ and two days/week in West Nyack, NY.

Minimum Qualifications:

Personal Qualities & Core Values

• Personable, warm, empathetic, and enthusiastic about working with older adults
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passionate about community-building and inclusion
• Adaptable, dependable, and solutions-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior experience in event planning, education, community work, or senior services a plus
• Comfort with computers and tech or a willingness and aptitude to learn (Google Drive, A/V equipment, email tools)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Northern NJ deeply values the older adults in our community. Serving them is one of our two signature programs. Our programs are based in central River Edge, NJ in Bergen County. The administrative offices are based out of the Lewis JCC in Rockland County, NY.