Senior Center Operations Lead - Assistant Director

City-of-Derby; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with low copays

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

KPERS retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Derby is seeking a Senior Center Operations Manager to oversee daily services, staff supervision, and program delivery. You will ensure high-quality senior services, coordinate with leadership, and manage safety and compliance while promoting community engagement.

Typical duties include supervising staff, managing front desk operations, and preparing records for regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes communication, budgeting within programs, and collaboration with city

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree in related field preferred.
• Experience organizing programs and activities.
• Ability to plan, assign, and delegate work of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure reliable, high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate with the Director to resolve member and patron issues; schedule and ensure coverage for front desk and programs.
• Supervise, train and develop direct reports; ensure cross-training for continuity of service.
• Monitor safety and participate in safety inspections and committees.
• Set performance expectations and evaluate employee performance through reviews.
• Prepare records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Manage purchasing requests and order supplies within budget; promote division at events.
• Create content for City social media and monthly newsletter.

Skills

Communication

Planning & delegation

Program coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Derby is seeking a Senior Center Operations Manager to oversee daily services, staff supervision, and program delivery. You will ensure high-quality senior services, coordinate with leadership, and manage safety and compliance while promoting community engagement.

Typical duties include supervising staff, managing front desk operations, and preparing records for regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes communication, budgeting within programs, and collaboration with city