Program Coodinator - Senior Center (Part Time)

City-of-East-Providence; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,162,000 - 48,654,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of East Providence is seeking a part-time Senior Center Program Coordinator to oversee programming at the East Providence Senior Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This grant-funded position reports to the Director of Senior Services and requires strong coordination and community outreach.

Responsibilities include creating flyers, managing calendars, and assisting with front desk duties. 20 hours weekly, $28.84 per hour, no benefits. BCI background check required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programming for older adults and caregivers.
• Proficient with computers and internet-based communication.
• Familiar with standard office equipment (phones, copier, etc.).
• Experience using Canva and/or My Senior Center database or willingness to learn.
• Bilingual ability in Portuguese or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create sign-up sheets for upcoming programs.
• Use Canva to create program flyers.
• Manage Senior Center calendar and room assignments.
• Maintain My Senior Center database and update memberships.
• Send program cancellation messages as needed.
• Assist at front desk with morning transportation calls.

Skills

Senior programming

Computer literacy

Office equipment

Canva

Bilingual PT/ES

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Part Time City of East Providence, East Providence, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1406

City of East Providence

Employment Opportunity

Senior Center Program Coordinator – Part Time

$28.84 PER HOUR / NO BENEFITS

20 HOURS A WEEK

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Senior Services, the Program Coordinator coordinates programing at the East Providence Senior Center This position is located at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence. The Program Coordinator is a part-time grant-funded position.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Create sign-up sheets for upcoming programs.
• Using Canva software, create program flyers.
• Manage Senior Center calendar, adding programing and room assignments.
• Keep “My Senior Center” database up to date.
• Send messaging for program cancelations as needed using My Senior Center software.
• Review calendar for monthly Senior Center newsletter.
• Assist at the front desk with transportation calls in the morning.
• Enter membership applications into My Senior Center database.
• Answer incoming calls at front desk when needed.
• Make reminder calls to members regarding upcoming programs for which they have signed up.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Senior Center staff, partner organizations to meet the programing needs of older adult residents, Senior Center members and caregivers.
• Attend required training.
• Work as a team member with Senior Center staff and city employees to provide positive customer service to adults and their caregivers in East Providence and others who live in surrounding cities and towns who are members of the East Providence Senior Center.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience coordinating programing for older adult population and their caregivers.
• Working knowledge of computer and internet communication.
• Experience operating standard office equipment (including multi-line telephone, photocopier, facsimile, personal computers, standard word processing and database software, etc.).
• Experience using Canva and/or My Senior Center database or willingness to learn.
• Bilingual ability (Portuguese or Spanish) preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience coordinating programing for older adult population and their caregivers.
• If selected, the candidate will be required to pass a BCI (Criminal Investigation).

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

At the City of East Providence, we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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