Center Manager

Diakon; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Emergency fund

Love of Thy Neighbor Fund

Job summary

Diakon, a leading employer in Pennsylvania and Maryland, is seeking a dedicated individual for the senior community center operations. This role includes coordinating daily activities and ensuring clear communication with Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, with preference for an Associate’s degree and two years of related experience. Diakon offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in related positions.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and coordinate daily operations of senior community center.
• Ensure MOW delivery policies and procedures are followed.
• Implement daily activity programs according to established policies.
• Oversee kitchen food preparation for safety and sanitation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Human Services

Communications Management

Social Welfare

Public Relations

Related field

Job description

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the daily operations of the assigned senior community center.
• Works with Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers to ensure MOW delivery policies and procedures are followed.
• Plans, organizes and implements daily activity programs according to established policies and procedures.
• Oversees preparation of food kitchen for operational readiness according to established safety and sanitation procedures.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree in Human Services, Communications Management, Social Welfare, Public Relations or a related field preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related positions normally required.

ADA:

Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.