Creative Aging Programs Lead

Senior Living Residences; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community engagement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Goddard House in Brookline, MA is seeking a Creative Aging Program Manager to oversee CAC programs in Boston-area elder housing communities. The role focuses on coordinating partnerships, logistics, and program delivery with teaching artists, interns, volunteers, and staff.

The position is full-time, in-person in Brookline, reporting to the Director of Community Partnerships & Creative Aging, and supports growth of CAC programs across Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of experience in program coordination, project management, community engagement, volunteer management, arts administration, nonprofit administration or related field
• Experience supervising interns or volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing, proofreading, presentation and storytelling abilities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of diverse stakeholders
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Calendar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects, programs, and deadlines
• Ability to exercise discretion and apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and as part of a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to travel regularly between program sites throughout Boston neighborhoods
• Frequent local travel (approximately 50-75% of the work week) is an essential function of this position
• Physical ability to lift and transport supplies and equipment and move tables and other furniture weighing up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Manage program schedules, logistics, materials, and site operations.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for partner sites and teaching artists.
• Maintain ongoing communications with partner sites regarding schedules, logistics, and program needs.
• Coordinate implementation of partnership agreements and help ensure fulfillment of partnership commitments.
• Support program implementation and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Monitor and support consistent, high-quality program delivery across multiple community sites.
• Manage and maintain program calendars, materials, supplies, and site readiness.
• Recommend operational improvements that enhance participant experience and program effectiveness.
• Recruit, onboard and support interns and volunteers.
• Coordinate intern and volunteer placements, schedules, and communications.
• Maintain internship and volunteer systems and records.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling and supporting teaching artists.
• Manage teaching artist schedules and coordinate communications, and program support.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing support for teaching artists, interns, and volunteers.
• Help create a positive, welcoming, and engaging experience for program participants, volunteers, and teaching artists.
• Plan and manage exhibitions, performances, celebrations, and special events.
• Maintain participation, evaluation, and outcome records.
• Collect attendance data, participant outcomes, stories, photographs, testimonials, and other documentation for marketing and communications.
• Develop newsletters, flyers, digital content, and promotional materials.
• Develop and coordinate communications that promote programs and highlight participant impact.
• Develop and prepare stories, photographs, data, and supporting materials for grant proposals, donor stewardship, newsletters, presentations, and organizational communications.
• Support the Director of Community Partnerships & Creative Aging and Development staff by preparing materials and information needed for fundraising, donor stewardship, grant reporting, and related communications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Project management

Travel availability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goddard House in Brookline, MA is seeking a Creative Aging Program Manager to oversee CAC programs in Boston-area elder housing communities. The role focuses on coordinating partnerships, logistics, and program delivery with teaching artists, interns, volunteers, and staff.

The position is full-time, in-person in Brookline, reporting to the Director of Community Partnerships & Creative Aging, and supports growth of CAC programs across Boston.