GrandDriver Outreach Assistant (Wage) - #ARSH0068
About The Position
The GrandDriver Outreach Assistant supports the Division for Aging Services’ statewide outreach, education, and community engagement efforts. The Virginia GrandDriver program promotes safe driving for older adults by offering education, resources, and community engagement to help Virginians understand how aging can affect driving skills and plan proactively for lifelong mobility. Working with community partners, the assistant helps identify, schedule, and participate in community events, health fairs, senior expos, and CarFit activities. The position also helps develop educational materials and presentations, maintain messaging consistent with grant requirements and best practices, and support the program’s visibility and impact across Virginia. Other duties or special projects may be assigned by the supervisor. This is a part-time wage position averaging 10 hours per week, funded for 520 hours per employment year. Hours vary according to community event schedules. The position does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of healthcare, human services, and/or aging services.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and events.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency, including strong word-processing skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to interact effectively in community settings and collaborate with partner organizations.
- Ability to develop educational materials and presentations geared toward older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to represent the program professionally in public-facing engagements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in healthcare, human services, aging services, or community outreach.
- Certification as a CarFit event coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Identify, schedule, and participate in community events, health fairs, senior expos, and CarFit activities.
- Support program outreach and present information at events.
- Assist with program support activities.
- Help develop educational materials and presentations for older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
- Help ensure consistent program messaging aligned with grant requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with community partners to maintain the program’s visibility and impact statewide.
- Complete other duties and special projects as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
