Program Leader - West Cobb Senior Center

Cobb County Government • Senior Services Department Marietta, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position located at the front desk at the West Cobb Senior Center. This position will be responsible for working directly with our senior population, as well as the public. This position must be able to multi-task and direct high-volume calls, process registration requests, coordinate programming and events; data entry, and assisting with event planning. May occasionally be require travel to other centers, as needed. This position requires cash handling tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• two years of experience providing programs to special population groups
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Cash Handling Experience
• Data Entry
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office systems ( especially power point) to create presentations
• Experience working with older adult population
• Willing to obtain and maintain CPR , First Aid Certification
• Ability to manage a High Volume of Calls
• Knowledge of food services safety and food operations practice
• Experience planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing activities such as health, educational, social, and arts-based programs
• Planning and implementing group trips

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming.
• Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; gathers supplies and equipment; and provides skill demonstrations as needed.
• Provides customer service to clients and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls clients for programs, services and materials.
• Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations.
• Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events: coordinates monthly recreational/social activities; arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation; contacts various venues to schedule activities; and recruits participants.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department: creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings.
• Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED