Temporary Center Coordinator

Neighborhood House • Portland, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood House is seeking a Temporary Center Coordinator to lead the Senior Center Aging Services program at the Neighborhood House Senior Center in SW Portland. The role focuses on combating social isolation and supporting the physical, mental, and emotional health of seniors and adults with disabilities while expanding services. The coordinator oversees daily operations, develops programming responsive to participants and community needs, supervises staff and volunteers, supports budgets and fundraising, maintains partnerships, and monitors program outcomes and contract requirements.

The assignment is approximately 12 weeks and ends January 13, 2027. The schedule is 40 hours per week during weeks 1–3 and 20 hours per week during weeks 4–12. The position reports to the Director of Community Health.

Neighborhood House is a nonprofit social services agency serving children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food or housing insecurity in the Portland area. It describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves.

Requirements

• One year of experience in program coordination is required; experience working with older adults is preferred.
• One year of experience supervising employees is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health Gerontology, or a similar field is preferred; an equivalent combination of transferable skills, education, and relevant experience is accepted.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, as well as data entry and web search skills, is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of human behavior, the aging process, and social and health intervention techniques is preferred.
• Experience coordinating programs for older adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and direct supervision of Senior Center Aging Services staff, volunteers, interns, and transportation staff.
• Support budget preparation and reporting with the Community Health Director, Finance office, and Development Director; monitor income and expenditures and adjust as needed.
• Submit contract billing forms and reports on time.
• Work with the Director to ensure contract compliance and achievement of targeted outcomes across Senior Center Aging Services program components.
• Serve as a subcontractor for the West District Aging Services partnership, coordinating with lead partner Friendly House to provide integrated services and resolve issues.
• Develop programming based on participants’ interests and work with seniors to ensure it addresses current community needs.
• Work with the Community Health Director and/or Development Department on relevant RFP responses and grant proposals.
• Oversee effective Senior Center operations, including classes and activities, recruitment of class and program leaders and volunteers, fundraising events, publicity materials, the member newsletter, and volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination.
• Oversee the membership database and track attendance, participant demographics, center use, volunteer activities and hours, and other information for outcome monitoring and program development.
• Ensure collection of membership, class, and trip fees and handle and track funds in accordance with Neighborhood House fiscal policies.
• Plan and conduct at least four client listening sessions to gather feedback about programs, needs, and issues.
• Develop and use an evaluation tool to document outcomes of Senior Center Aging Services activities and programs.
• Coordinate senior transportation through the Ride Connection contract and oversee the volunteer transportation program.
• Oversee Listening Sessions for outreach and community and senior input on important topics, and document outcomes for the District Center contract.
• Collaborate with partners to address emerging needs and develop programming; work with other Neighborhood House programs and the Development office.
• Attend team and all-staff meetings.
• Support fundraising and outreach events benefiting the Senior Center.
• Help ensure backup coverage systems are in place for all Senior Center program components.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• For full-time employees: 26 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Affordable health and dental insurance with low monthly premiums.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability plans.
• 403(b) plan and paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Employee assistance program.
• Eligibility for credit in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level