Program Leader - West Cobb Senior Center

Full-time position located at the front desk of the West Cobb Senior Center, working directly with the senior population and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing programming, services, activities, and events: research and develop content, conduct community needs assessments, gather supplies/equipment, create handouts, and schedule programming.
• Implement and assist with programming, services, activities, and events: conduct classes for participants of varying fitness/cognitive levels, recruit participants, research desired activities, gather supplies, and provide skill demonstrations.
• Provide customer service: answer questions, assist with program enrollment, research and resolve problems, and provide information about center programs and services.
• Coordinate programming and presentations: communicate with community groups, schedule speakers, and arrange activities and demonstrations.
• Plan, lead, and supervise events: coordinate monthly recreational/social activities, arrange transportation, contact venues, and recruit participants.
• Assist with public relations and communication: create and distribute promotional materials (flyers, calendars, brochures, emails), maintain distribution lists, and attend public events.
• Provide clerical support: prepare reports, update calendars, transcribe meeting minutes, manage petty cash, and maintain inventory of publications.
• Perform cash handling tasks and occasional travel to other centers as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience providing programs to special population groups.
• Valid Driver’s License (must maintain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Cash handling experience.
• Data entry skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint) for creating presentations.
• Experience working with older adult populations.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to manage a high volume of calls.
• Knowledge of food services safety and food operations practices.
• Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing activities such as health, educational, social, and arts-based programs.
• Experience planning and implementing group trips.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects (20–50 pounds); occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
• Communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, or traffic hazards.