Senior Activity Coordinator - Part-Time Daytime

The Gathering Place Adult Day Center (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services); Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Job summary

The Gathering Place Adult Day Center in Brattleboro is seeking an Activity Assistant for part-time hours to create meaningful activities and support daily routines for participants. You’ll help foster a warm, engaging environment and build genuine connections that make each day purposeful.

The role emphasizes warmth, reliability, and creativity, with a schedule of 15-20 hours per week across 3-4 days, typically 10am–3pm. Pay ranges from $16 to $18+ per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving, recreation, human services, or related field preferred
• Ability to engage and motivate participants in activities
• Understanding of physical and cognitive needs of older adults
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to thirty pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities such as art, music, games, and light exercise
• Encourage participation and help each individual feel included and comfortable
• Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and team members
• Support meals, snacks, and daily routines
• Help set up and maintain clean, inviting program spaces
• Observe and communicate changes in participant needs or mood
• Contribute to special events, seasonal programming, and community outings

Skills

Kind, patient, dependable

Flexibility

Team player with initiative

Creative

Calm positive presence

Assist with personal care (optional)

Job description

The Gathering Place Adult Day Center in Brattleboro is seeking an Activity Assistant for part-time hours to create meaningful activities and support daily routines for participants. You’ll help foster a warm, engaging environment and build genuine connections that make each day purposeful.

The role emphasizes warmth, reliability, and creativity, with a schedule of 15-20 hours per week across 3-4 days, typically 10am–3pm. Pay ranges from $16 to $18+ per hour based on experience.