Activities Coordinator (Senior Center)

Lutheran Children & Family Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Annual vacation buy-back

Yearly pay increases

Job summary

The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to lead all programming and events at the center in Philadelphia, PA. The role includes budgeting, food service, outreach, and volunteer management.

You will work with the Advisory Council and build community contacts while coordinating special events and setting up contracts with speakers and vendors. The position emphasizes service to adults 50 and better and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ supervisory experience in scheduling events, recreation, trips.
• At least five years of working experience with older adult population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all programming for the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center with focus on special events, recreation, trips and scheduling.
• Develop and manage budgets, food service, outreach, and volunteer activities.
• Collaborate with the Advisory Council and build community contacts.
• Coordinate special events and negotiate contracts with speakers, teachers, and vendors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Event scheduling

Budget planning

Volunteer coordination

Contract negotiation

Community outreach

Job description

West Philadelphia Senior Center, Philadelphia, PA, 1016 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join our team at The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center.

The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is a beloved neighborhood hub for adults age 50 and better that offers lively activities for body, mind, and spirit through classes, clubs, educational programs, health and wellness services, nutritious meals, and transportation.

Shift Available:

Key job responsibilities include:

Oversee all programming for the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center with a focus on special events, recreation, trips, and scheduling.

Also responsible for budget development, food service, outreach, volunteers, work with the Advisory Council, and develop community contacts.

• Coordinate special events involving general membership and those sponsored by the Center in the community.
• Develop and negotiate contracts for speakers, teachers, special events, vendors, and other specific relationships.

Education and Experience:

• At least five years’ supervisory experience in scheduling events, recreation, trips, etc.
• At least five years of working experience with older adult population.

Here are just some of the benefits of coming to work for The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center:

• Industry leading paid time off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Annual vacation buy-back program
• Yearly evaluations and pay increases.

Apply now to join a results oriented, quality first organization who listens!

Liberty Lutheran Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

West Philadelphia Senior Center, Philadelphia, PA, 1016 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America