Senior Center Director: Operations, Outreach & Fundraising

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas; Arkansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Senior Center Director to lead center operations, supervise staff, and coordinate volunteers and activities for elderly clients. The role emphasizes safety, budget oversight, and community outreach to promote services.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen and transportation operations, organizing fund-raising events, and ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in management, food service, or gerontology, typically gained through at least two years of related work.
• Maintain First Aid Certification.
• Maintain current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Complete drivers training within one year of employment and maintain a refresher course every three years.
• Maintain clear Criminal Record status.

Responsibilities

• Promotes goodwill and cordiality to the public and local officials; public relations and hospitality.
• Enforces health, sanitary, and safety regulations governing program operation.
• Supervises personnel and coordinates training and leave time.
• Coordinates and maximizes use of volunteers and plans recognition.
• Monitors hours of operation, kitchen, and transportation operations.
• Maintains budgetary control and recommends improvements within budget constraints.
• Plans activities for clients and organizes fundraising events.
• Completes required daily records and submits reports as scheduled.
• Promotes information and referral services to elderly residents.

Skills

Management

Food service

Gerontology

Public relations

Education

First Aid Certification

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Senior Center Director to lead center operations, supervise staff, and coordinate volunteers and activities for elderly clients. The role emphasizes safety, budget oversight, and community outreach to promote services.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen and transportation operations, organizing fund-raising events, and ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.