Creative Aging Programs Lead for Community & Arts

Goddard House; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard House in Brookline, MA is seeking a Creative Aging Program Manager to lead and coordinate innovative aging programs across Boston-area elder housing communities. You will translate CAC’s strategic goals into engaging, well-organized events, working with teaching artists, interns, volunteers, staff and partners to deliver high-quality programming.

This full-time, in-person role requires strong project management, logistics coordination, community partnership development and clear

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 diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel regularly between program sites throughout Boston neighborhoods (50-75% of week)

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.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goddard House in Brookline, MA is seeking a Creative Aging Program Manager to lead and coordinate innovative aging programs across Boston-area elder housing communities. You will translate CAC’s strategic goals into engaging, well-organized events, working with teaching artists, interns, volunteers, staff and partners to deliver high-quality programming.

This full-time, in-person role requires strong project management, logistics coordination, community partnership development and clear