Neighborhood-Based Older Adult Program Coordinator*

General Description

The Neighborhood-Based Older Adult Program Coordinator performs professional and administrative work in the development, promotion, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of neighborhood-based programming for older adults. Under the general supervision of the Community Resources Manager, this position works collaboratively with community centers, partner organizations, volunteers, and an external evaluator to assess program interests, implement activities and nutrition initiatives, promote participation, and track participation outcomes. Work involves exercising independent judgment and initiative in coordinating programming across neighborhood-based sites, supporting partnerships with food providers and community organizations, and helping evaluate the impact of the program on older adult engagement and social connection. Work may include evenings or occasional weekend hours based on program schedules.

About the Role

This is a Part-Time, Limited-Term position, scheduled for 29 hours a week (0.75 FTE each) with an expected duration of 4 years. The positions are eligible for benefits, including WRS retirement, health insurance (with a pro-rated premium), vacation, holidays, etc. Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

• Assess program interests and implement activities and nutrition initiatives.
• Promote participation in programs, services, or community initiatives.
• Collect, track, analyze, or report program participation data or outcomes to support program improvement, planning, or evaluation.
• Work with BIPOC communities and organizations and demonstrate a commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop, coordinate, or support programs, outreach, and community engagement efforts.
• Conduct outreach, build relationships, and engage community members to increase participation in programs, services, or community initiatives.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience (volunteer, internship, paid employment, or any combination thereof) involving one or more of the following:
• Planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, or evaluating community-based programs, services, or activities serving older adults or other targeted populations.
• Working collaboratively with community-based organizations, public agencies, community centers, service providers, or other parties of interest to develop, coordinate, or support programs, outreach, and community engagement efforts.
• Conducting outreach, building relationships, and engaging community members to increase participation in programs, services, or community initiatives.
• Collecting, tracking, analyzing, or reporting program participation data or outcomes to support program improvement, planning, or evaluation.
• Completion of at least two (2) years of post-secondary coursework or a degree (Associate, Bachelor's, or higher) in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gerontology, Public Health, Communications, Education, Nonprofit Management, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or another closely related field focused on serving individuals, families, and communities.
• Four (4) years experience in applying the following:
• Methods used to schedule, organize, and implement programs, services, activities, and events within community-based settings.
• Outreach, marketing, public relations, and communication principles, techniques, and practices used to promote community-based programs and services.
• Two (2) years experience in applying the following:
• Working in and/or implementing programs, activities, and engagement opportunities that contribute to the well-being, social connection, and quality of life of older adults from diverse segments of the community.
• Strategies for building partnerships and securing community resources, including volunteers, facilitators, and in-kind contributions that support programming.
• Methods used to promote programs and events.
• Methods used to prepare clear and concise narrative and statistical reports, maintain program records, and use surveys or other tools to assess participant needs, participation levels, and program outcomes.
• Using computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other computer applications used for program coordination, communication, and reporting.
• Familiarity with the following:
• Community resources and services available to older adults.
• Basic budgeting procedures and practices.
• Cultural competence as evidenced by the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse coworkers, community members, and partners.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience (volunteer, internship, paid employment, or any combination thereof) involving one or more of the following:
• Planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, or evaluating community-based programs, services, or activities serving older adults or other targeted populations.
• Working collaboratively with community-based organizations, public agencies, community centers, service providers, or other parties of interest to develop, coordinate, or support programs, outreach, and community engagement efforts.
• Conducting outreach, building relationships, and engaging community members to increase participation in programs, services, or community initiatives.
• Collecting, tracking, analyzing, or reporting program participation data or outcomes to support program improvement, planning, or evaluation.
• Completion of at least two (2) years of post-secondary coursework or a degree (Associate, Bachelor's, or higher) in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gerontology, Public Health, Communications, Education, Nonprofit Management, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or another closely related field focused on serving individuals, families, and communities.
• Four (4) years experience in applying the following:
• Methods used to schedule, organize, and implement programs, services, activities, and events within community-based settings.
• Outreach, marketing, public relations, and communication principles, techniques, and practices used to promote community-based programs and services.
• Two (2) years experience in applying the following:
• Working in and/or implementing programs, activities, and engagement opportunities that contribute to the well-being, social connection, and quality of life of older adults from diverse segments of the community.
• Strategies for building partnerships and securing community resources, including volunteers, facilitators, and in-kind contributions that support programming.
• Methods used to promote programs and events.
• Methods used to prepare clear and concise narrative and statistical reports, maintain program records, and use surveys or other tools to assess participant needs, participation levels, and program outcomes.
• Using computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other computer applications used for program coordination, communication, and reporting.
• Familiarity with the following:
• Community resources and services available to older adults.
• Basic budgeting procedures and practices.
• Cultural competence as evidenced by the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse coworkers, community members, and partners.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in coordinating programming across neighborhood-based sites.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse coworkers, community members, and partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community centers, partner organizations, volunteers, and an external evaluator.
• Proficiency in using computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other computer applications used for program coordination, communication, and reporting.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available to older adults.
• Understanding of basic budgeting procedures and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse coworkers, community members, and partners.

Benefits

• WRS retirement
• Health insurance (with a pro-rated premium)
• Vacation
• Holidays

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD