Activities Coordinator

Northeastern Senior Community Center; Mount Wolf (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center seeks a dedicated Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of local seniors. This part-time role involves planning and organizing engaging activities, ensuring the well-being of participants, and supporting meal services. You will work closely with volunteers and the community, fostering socialization and personal growth among seniors. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for organization and communication, this opportunity at a vibrant center could be your next rewarding step.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field.
• Basic computer knowledge of Windows-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily activities for seniors.
• Assist with Home Delivered Meal Program and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

The Northeastern Senior Community Center in Mount Wolf, PA offers a program focused on socialization, recreation, education, and health services for local seniors, including a daily nutritious meal. The center aims to combat loneliness, boost self-esteem, and promote personal growth while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Home-Delivered Meals program extends services to shut-ins in the community, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers.

Role Description

This is a 30hr a week, on-site role that provides all administration support and supervision for the Northeastern Senior Center in the absence of the Executive Director and/or the Assistant Director. The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for executing, planning and organizing daily socialization, recreational, and educational activities for seniors. They will also ensure the health and well-being of participants and help in the serving of nutritious meals. The employee is expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work as a team member in order to provide services to members/participants of the Center.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities. This will include set-up and clean-up. May also include shopping for supplies necessary for activities.
• Work independently to implement programs as assigned.
• Assist with Home Delivered Meal Program. May include sorting meals by routes, delivering meals as needed and complete accurate record keeping as needed. Must be able to lift and carry food containers (maximum weight 50 pounds).
• Supervise volunteer kitchen staff as needed.
• Ensure volunteers and staff observe required proper food handling procedures.
• Participate in fundraising.
• Assist participants to sign-up for meals and transportation.
• Order congregate meals, home delivered meals and transportation on a daily basis.
• Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field
• Above average verbal and written communication skills to deal with staff, aging consumers, volunteers, related agencies and the general public
• Basic computer knowledge of Windows-based environment including Word, Excel and Publisher
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Pass Background check

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative

• Industries

  Health and Human Services