Senior Resource Center Recreation & Operations Lead

New Hanover County, North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid 401k contributions

NC Retirement system participation

Flex time and telework availability

Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid

Paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite health and wellness center

Professional development trainings

Job summary

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center seeks a forward-thinking leader to serve as Recreation and Operations Program Manager. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee daily center operations, and drive innovative recreation and health programs for older adults across onsite, offsite, and virtual settings.

The role leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, manages budgets, supervises staff, and coordinates with partners to meet high standards of quality and impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field; minimum 2 years of management or supervisor experience.
• Experience using technology platforms for managing programs, scheduling, reporting.
• Certification in Senior Center Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to the recreation and operations team.
• Develop partnerships with community agencies, volunteers, and customers.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate onsite, offsite, and virtual recreation and health programs.
• Guide scheduling and monthly activity calendars with diverse wellness activities.
• Oversee newsletters, articles, flyers, and communications with media outlets.
• Respond to inquiries about programs, registration, and participation.
• Lead the Senior Center of Excellence certification and reporting process.
• Prepare monthly recreation performance reports with attendance and demographics.
• Coordinate updates to the website, social media, and newsletter list.
• Facilitate the recreation advisory committee and Master Aging Plan committee.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Grant writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Human Services, Recreation, Public Administration

Job description

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center seeks a forward-thinking leader to serve as Recreation and Operations Program Manager. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee daily center operations, and drive innovative recreation and health programs for older adults across onsite, offsite, and virtual settings.

The role leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, manages budgets, supervises staff, and coordinates with partners to meet high standards of quality and impact.