Program Coordinator PT

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY•Glastonbury, CT

1d•$28 - $35

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS WITH SENIOR SERVICES LOCATED AT THE RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY CENTER AND IS 25 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THIS ROLE PLANS, PROMOTES, AND COORDINATES CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND TRIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS. PROGRAM PLANNING AND WORKING WITH SENIORS IS DESIRED. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Senior Center Program Supervisor, incumbent plans, coordinates, conducts and oversees community activities.

Requirements

Ability to: Think creatively
Ability to: Work collaboratively with others
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to: Provide a supportive, encouraging environment for program participants and facilitators
Skilled in Understanding others’ reactions to interactions and activities, through direct observation, inquiry and active listening
Skilled in Planning and coordinating schedules, and resources
Skilled in Using software applications in a Windows environment, desktop publishing and social media
Knowledge of Principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
Knowledge of The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
Associates degree from a recognized college in recreation, gerontology, childhood development or a related area of study
One (1) year of experience in coordinating recreation programming
OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Public Service License, desirable
PROGRAM PLANNING AND WORKING WITH SENIORS IS DESIRED.

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and coordinates activities, events and trips, including, but not limited to set up of furniture and equipment, purchase of supplies, scheduling instructors, speakers and entertainers and arranging travel.
Produces and distributes promotional materials such as press releases, flyers, posters and social media outreach.
Oversees implementation of programs, ensuring efficient operation and participant satisfaction.
Evaluates program success through direct observation, participant feedback and enrollment levels. Provides recommendations for program changes, and future programming.
Maintains participation statistics, tracks program expenditures and reviews timekeeping records for accuracy.
May participate in selection, training and evaluation of seasonal staff.
Performs other duties as required.
Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriate
Observes safe work practices
Represents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all times
Regularly attends and is punctual for work