Senior Center Aide (Part-Time)

City of San Antonio • 78205, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, the Senior Center Aide performs routine reception and secretarial duties at a senior center and provides visitors and current members with information about center rules, events, and operations. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It is unclassified, has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and is subject to at-will employment status.

The employee will be assigned to one of the twelve City of San Antonio Comprehensive Senior Center locations. Shifts vary within operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 15 hours per week. The position primarily works in an office environment and includes helping distribute food commodities, which requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, business letter writing, report preparation, and proper telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles and methods.
• Knowledge of record-keeping and filing principles and procedures.
• Skill in using a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform routine clerical work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and City staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply city and assigned department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to compile, organize, and maintain accurate and complete records and files.
• Ability to learn data retrieval and input methods.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with senior community members.

Responsibilities

• Answer senior center phones and provide information to residents and senior members.
• Help older adult members register for classes offered at the senior center.
• Register new attendees in the SeniorStat data management system and provide membership cards.
• Sign center visitors in and out.
• Assist with transportation rider sign-ups and cancellations as needed.
• Assist with special events held at the center.
• Unload and sort food commodities from pallets, assemble food boxes, and package food for distribution to Senior Center members.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED