Senior Center Administrative & Programs Assistant

City of Sumner, Washington; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sumner seeks a dedicated Senior Center Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, greet visitors, and help seniors access community resources. You will balance clerical tasks with hands-on activity support in a friendly center setting.

Ideal candidates are organized, dependable, and tech‑savvy, with strong communication and a passion for serving older adults. 1) 8:00am–4:30pm schedule and occasional evening events; 2) full‑time/part‑time options available; 3) growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years administrative, clerical, or customer service experience.
• Experience working with older adults and knowledge of community resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Open and close operations and serve as primary contact for inquiries.
• Register and welcome members, assist with check-in using digital systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities and programs with the Coordinator.
• Organize events, manage registrations, and send reminders.
• Maintain member records, calendars, and financial balances daily.
• Create promotional materials and distribute flyers for trips/events.
• Support setup/teardown and general clerical duties; use various digital tools.

Skills

Organization

Dependability

Compassion

Patience

People skills

Communication

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Databases

Job description

The City of Sumner seeks a dedicated Senior Center Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, greet visitors, and help seniors access community resources. You will balance clerical tasks with hands-on activity support in a friendly center setting.

Ideal candidates are organized, dependable, and tech‑savvy, with strong communication and a passion for serving older adults. 1) 8:00am–4:30pm schedule and occasional evening events; 2) full‑time/part‑time options available; 3) growth