Senior Center Specialist

LIFE Senior Services•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Center Specialist supports daily operations, programming, and the member experience at LIFE Senior Services’ Senior Center. The role helps create a welcoming and engaging environment where older adults can socialize, participate in activities, learn, and access services. Duties include facilitating programs, conducting member intake, supporting volunteers, and completing administrative tasks. The Specialist works closely with the Senior Center Director, other Specialists, community partners, instructors, and volunteers. The position also supports facility operations through room setup, routine light cleaning, restocking supplies, and reporting facility issues. The Specialist helps maintain the center’s overall safety and responds appropriately to emergencies. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for scheduled programs or special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and auto insurance.
Obtain a food handler’s permit after hire.
CPR and First Aid training, or willingness to obtain it.
Work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Communicate clearly and respectfully, verbally and in writing, with older adults, volunteers, community partners, and diverse groups.
Remain calm, professional, and positive while solving day-to-day problems.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills and coordinate multiple activities in a busy environment.
Be proactive and adaptable, adjusting schedules and priorities as needs change.
Have basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and data entry.
Manage phone coverage and operate standard office equipment such as a copier and printer.
Maintain a positive, professional, and pleasant demeanor.
Be self-motivated in an unsupervised environment.
Be able to lift up to 30 pounds and sit, stand, lift, walk, bend, and move generally.
Have reliable transportation for use during center operations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a social, recreational, or community program, particularly in a licensed health care or senior-serving setting.
Experience working with older adults, volunteers, or group activities.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional experience in customer service, hospitality, or community outreach.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, scheduling, and facilitating center programs, activities, classes, and events.
Welcome participants, prepare rooms and materials, support activities, and close down spaces afterward.
Occasionally lead groups of seniors on outings.
Identify member interests and contribute programming ideas aligned with community needs.
Provide members with information about the facility, programs, and upcoming activities.
Greet visitors and members and conduct member enrollment.
Maintain accurate intake forms, survey data, and records.
Answer member questions and direct members to appropriate LIFE Senior Services programs.
Support a positive and inclusive environment for members and guests.
Answer phones, take messages, and provide general information about center programs.
Maintain calendars, schedules, sign-in sheets, attendance logs, and basic data entry.
Complete filing, organize materials, and maintain program documentation for grant purposes.
Coordinate with the Senior Center Director, instructors, volunteers, and partner organizations about schedules, room use, and program needs.
Coordinate room setups for classes, programs, and special events.
Perform routine light cleaning, including sanitizing high-touch surfaces, restocking supplies, and keeping activity areas orderly.
Notify appropriate personnel of facility issues or unusual activity.
Support center safety and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with recruiting, welcoming, and supporting volunteers; provide activity guidance and help ensure volunteers have needed resources.