Active Seniors Program Assistant

JCC Association of North America; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The JCC of Northern NJ is seeking an Active Seniors Program Assistant to help deliver engaging programs for area seniors. The role involves assisting with daily programming and special events, and working with the Director to ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects our mission.

The position is a 20-25 hour/week role with hours 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, split between River Edge, NJ and West Nyack, NY. Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in community work or senior services is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging, mission-driven programs for area seniors.
• Work closely with the Director to ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment reflecting the JCC of Northern NJ's mission.
• Assist with daily programming and special events, including planning and implementation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Community-building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Drive

A/V equipment

Email tools

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Active Seniors Program Assistant

JCC of Northern NJ

450 West Nyack Road

West Nyack, NY 10994

Principal Responsibilities:

The Active Seniors Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging, mission-driven programs that build community and foster meaningful participation for area seniors. This position supports both daily programming and special events, working closely with the Director to ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects the mission of the JCC of Northern NJ.

This job is a combination of rewarding hands-on work with seniors, and the creative, organizational, and administrative planning and implementation of the program...all in the context 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

Salary:

$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.