Department of Aging Activity Coordinator

Baltimore County•Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for an Activity Coordinator. This is a Pay Schedule I, Grade 20 position, with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week. The job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice, so applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on an examination, and current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. All interested candidates must apply at this time. Applicants must include dates of promotions and reclassifications as separate work experience on their application. Failure to complete all fields in the 'Work Experience' section will result in disqualification. A resume will not be considered for qualification determination but may be provided at the interview stage. Transcripts, degrees, certifications, or professional licenses must be attached to the application; failure to submit proof may result in disqualification.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Two years of successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
Experience working with computers, including the Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.
Ability to keep charts and records of average complexity.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Nice To Haves

Two years of successful work experience at senior centers, with adult education, adult recreation, counseling, social work, community development, or a closely related field.
Familiarity with, and can enforce, the Senior Center and Community Services Division Standard Operating Procedures and the Baltimore County policies and procedures.
Experience with MySeniorCenter, WellSky, and SurveyMonkey is an asset.
Good knowledge of the needs of older adults and the means to meet those needs.
Good knowledge of the objectives and purposes of activities, programs, and services for older adults.
Good customer service skills and ability to work effectively with older adults, volunteers, and the community in general.
Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
This position may require maintaining CPR/AED/First Aid and ServSafe certifications, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Position may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Registers new members, renews current members’ membership forms, and collects enhancement donations.
Enters data into MySeniorCenter and other software (such as SurveyMonkey).
Assists members with accessing MySeniorCenter and OPAL programs.
Assists the center director in developing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating senior center programs and activities.
Assists the center director with the daily operations of the senior center.
Assists the center director in the oversight of the nutrition program.
Attends senior center team meetings.
Assists in completing reports as needed, as assigned by the senior center director.
Makes bank deposits for all county revenues as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.