Part-Time Program Leader - Senior Wellness Center

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County Government in Marietta, GA seeks a Part-Time Program Leader to support the Senior Nutrition Program and Senior Wellness Center at 1150 Powder Springs Street SW. The 29-hour weekly schedule runs Monday 12-5, Tue-Thu 1-7, and Friday 11-5, with possible adjustments for early starts and occasional weekends.

You will help plan and design programming, assist with needs assessments, recruit participants, provide customer service, coordinate events with community groups, and maintain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plus two years' experience providing programs.
• Preferred: customer service expertise.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design programming, services, activities and events for the department.
• Assist in implementing programming; recruit participants for classes and events.
• Provide customer service to clients and the public; enroll clients for programs.
• Coordinate programming with community groups, venues and speakers.
• Lead monthly recreational and social activities and organize space/transportation.
• Support public relations; create flyers, calendars and newsletters.
• Provide clerical support: reports, calendars, minutes, inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer skills

Job description

The Part-Time Program Leader will support programming for the Senior Nutrition Program and Senior Wellness Center, located at 1150 Powder Springs Street SW, Marietta, GA. This role involves 29 hours of work per week, with a typical schedule of Monday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position may require schedule adjustments to include earlier starts and assistance with morning programming as needed, including the willingness to work occasional later hours and weekends.

Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming.

Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; gathers supplies and equipment; and provides skill demonstrations as needed.

Provides customer service to clients and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls clients for programs, services and materials.

Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations.

Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events: coordinates monthly recreational/social activities; arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation; contacts various venues to schedule activities; and recruits participants.

Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department: creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings.

Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution.

Required to participate in various meetings and activities; and provides information and input regarding program activities, services, and needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundamental computer skills.
• Experience working with older adults or in a community/recreation center setting.
• Experience in assisting with event planning, such as organizing group activities, group trips, and maintaining the center's calendar of activities.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.