Senior Center Office Assistant — Public Service & Growth

Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated and organized full-time Office Assistant to join the Council on Aging at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. This role offers a public-facing position supporting senior services and administrative operations.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, payroll, maintaining Munis records, scheduling, and promoting programs via social media. A compassionate, communicative, and organized individual is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years as administrative assistant or office coordinator.
• Experience with payroll, invoicing, and financial records.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with seniors and the public.
• Compassionate and positive attitude in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices to ensure timely payments.
• Prepare payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain financial records using Munis.
• Greet visitors and assist staff professionally.
• Support volunteer receptionists with calls and emails.
• Manage Google Calendars for meetings and events.
• Create and edit letters, reports, and newsletters.
• Manage Senior Center social media to promote services.
• Assist with transportation coordination and daily van operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Office administration

Payroll

Invoicing

Financial record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Google Workspace

Calendar management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Munis

MySeniorCenter

Job description

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated and organized full-time Office Assistant to join the Council on Aging at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. This role offers a public-facing position supporting senior services and administrative operations.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, payroll, maintaining Munis records, scheduling, and promoting programs via social media. A compassionate, communicative, and organized individual is preferred.