Senior Arts & Programs Coordinator

IONA Senior Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Iona Senior Services is seeking an Arts and Program Coordinator for our Washington Home Center Adult Day Health Program in Congress Heights. The role designs and leads meaningful arts activities for older adults, including those living with dementia, in collaboration with nursing, social work, and program staff to support self-expression and social connection.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will develop calendars, lead activities, coordinate events with partners, maintain the art

Qualifications

• Three years+ experience with older adults, including dementia.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), Canva, and electronic documentation systems.
• Creativity, patience, flexibility, and ability to work independently and with teams.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or plan to complete within 30 days.
• Food safety certification preferred at hire; dementia care training within 90 days.
• Background and health screenings completed as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly activity calendars, newsletters, and quarterly program plans based on participants’ interests and goals.
• Lead individual and group activities including visual arts, storytelling, poetry, and other creative programs.
• Coordinate field trips, entertainers, partnerships, and participant art exhibitions (including with The Phillips Collection).
• Maintain an organized, accessible art studio and manage supplies within budget.
• Complete participant progress notes and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Assist participants with personal care, meals, mobility, transfers, and transportation escorts.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment respecting dignity and autonomy.

Skills

Older adult care

Creative arts planning

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Education

Therapeutic recreation

Art therapy

Gerontology

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Canva

Electronic documentation

Job description

Iona Senior Services is seeking an Arts and Program Coordinator for our Washington Home Center Adult Day Health Program in Congress Heights. The role designs and leads meaningful arts activities for older adults, including those living with dementia, in collaboration with nursing, social work, and program staff to support self-expression and social connection.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will develop calendars, lead activities, coordinate events with partners, maintain the art