Senior Center Assistant

City of St Marys•St. Marys, GA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day programs, operations, and activities of the Senior Center to enhance our 60+ citizens lives

Requirements

Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of senior center services.
Knowledge of food service and safety guidelines.
Knowledge of basic driving skills and experience driving a large van or small bus.
Skill to interact with coworkers, senior citizens, and staff courteously and clearly and must have good customer relations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials and members. Remembering that we serve a diverse community: regardless of their cultural or linguistic background, race, color religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, disability, and sexual orientation.
Skill in developing and implementing senior programs and activities.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the operation of computers and general office machines.
High school diploma or equivalent required; and
More than one year of related experience required; or
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
Possession of a valid state driver’s license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and clean driving record.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Receptionist or customer service experience strongly preferred.
Experience leading, instructing, and engaging adults in arts and crafts activities.

Responsibilities

Assists with all Senior Center programs and activities in order to deliver a variety of services to senior citizens including social and recreational activities, arts and crafts, health and educational programs, meal program, and trips and excursions.
Transports senior citizens back and forth to the Senior Center and for trips outside the center in senior bus. Assists handicap clients onto and off senior bus.
Provides general office support, including answering the phone, making copies, maintaining participant registration and attendance records.
Assists in recruiting and coordinating the work of volunteers.
Sets up for activities and keeps inventory of program and activity supplies to be purchased by director.
Sets up and cleans up daily coffee and tea service. Assists with onsite meal program: measures and serves food; ensures food is kept at appropriate temperature.
Cleans kitchen and food distribution area and all equipment. Keeps inventory of food items and supplies to be purchased by the director.
Sets up and cleans at the end of the day, the dining area, program areas, hallways, and bathrooms.
Assists in planning, preparing, promoting and distributing monthly calendar of activities
Performs all other duties as assigned.