Lapham Program Manager
About The Position
The Town of New Canaan is seeking a dynamic, empathetic, and community-minded professional to serve as Program Manager for the Lapham Community Center. This role is central to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and responsive environment for older adults and the broader community. The Program Manager oversees program development and enrollment, volunteer coordination, and the creation of social media, newsletter, and press content. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Constant Contact, and comfort learning and working in the MyRec registration system. This position calls for someone who is flexible, able to change direction quickly, and comfortable managing frequent interruptions, in-person requests, and competing priorities. The Program Manager exercises independent judgment to administer programs efficiently while continuously improving operations. A key focus is the development of person-centered, responsive programming that reflects the evolving needs of the community. We are seeking a naturally curious, forward-thinking professional who values collaboration, seeks innovative ideas and partnerships, and approaches their work with empathy, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Social Services, or a closely related field
- 3-5 years of related experience working with adults
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Constant Contact
- Comfort learning and working in the MyRec registration system
- CPR and AED Certifications required within 6 months of employment
- Background check and pre-employment physical required
Nice To Haves
- Flexible
- Able to change direction quickly
- Comfortable managing frequent interruptions, in-person requests, and competing priorities
- Naturally curious
- Forward-thinking
- Values collaboration
- Seeks innovative ideas and partnerships
- Approaches work with empathy, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service
Responsibilities
- Oversees program development and enrollment
- Volunteer coordination
- Creation of social media, newsletter, and press content
- Administer programs efficiently
- Continuously improving operations
Benefits
- Salary range is $72,410 - $77,978 dependent on qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
