Do you want to do work that has a positive impact on the community? Are you passionate about nurturing connections that support wellness and flourishing as we age in our own homes? Are you excited to join and support a hardworking, fun, and creative staff? We want you on our team! Maria L. Baldwin Community Center (MLBCC) is seeking applicants for the position of Living Well Network Coordinator.

Mission

The Living Well Network fosters a strong, engaged, and healthy community of Cambridge residents 55 and over so that residents continue to thrive as they age. We promote:

• Aging in place*
• Lifelong learning
• Physical, mental, and social health
• Connecting older adults to each other and to resources, programs, and services.

*“The purpose of Aging in Place is to help enable [older adults] to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes and most importantly remain socially connected to their neighborhoods even as they may begin to lose physical mobility.” - Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs & Community Development Department

Position Summary

Reporting to the Co-Executive Director, the Living Well Network Coordinator administers Living Well Network (LWN) programs on a part time basis. The Coordinator should become familiar with elder services available in Cambridge and create congenial relationships with all LWN participants.

Position Responsibilities

(50%) Program Management of existing and new activities, lectures, and events to advocate for local residents 55

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers and support staff
• Develop ongoing groups to support aging in place
• Collaborate with MLBCC team on cross-program activities and events
• Manage the neighborhood snow-removal program

(30%) Writing, Research, and Communications. Provide resources and referral information to members and others in need of assistance

• Produce weekly e-newsletter
• Learn about resources for older adults in Cambridge and beyond
• Communicate with members and community members about their needs and participation in LWN activities

(10%) Outreach to build awareness and broaden the presence of LWN in Cambridge

• Identify and provide opportunities for membership engagement (such as events, relevant services, and volunteer opportunities) both online and in person
• Provide information on volunteer opportunities for our members and develop volunteer opportunities based on LWN members’ needs
• Represent LWN at the Cambridge Council on Aging and liaise with other city efforts focused on people aged 55

(10%) Development/Fundraising

• Write and produce timely, personalized membership receipt letters
• Produce regular reports on member engagement for Director of Development and Director of Communications
• Collaborate with Director of Development and Director of Communications and Outreach on annual membership campaign
• Collaborate with Director of Development as needed on grant applications and reports

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, independent, self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organized, communicative, amiable, and patient
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Google suite, Constant Contact or similar email marketing platform or ability to learn and adapt to new technology
• Knowledge of Cambridge community and city services

Qualifications

BA degree or significant work and/or volunteer service in a related field

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our staff join us from all walks of life yet have a common interest in work that is professional, community-oriented, and makes an impact. We are an inclusive community and all are encouraged to apply. We believe our diversity is our strength and we value the unique perspectives and contributions that people of all backgrounds and life experiences can bring to our team. Therefore, we actively recruit people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and those who do not speak English as their first language.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Employment is dependent on completing a background and fingerprint check. Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Maria L. Baldwin Community Center (MLBCC) is a place that nurtures individual growth and creativity, builds connections, and serves as a forum for community advocacy. We believe in:

• Welcoming and including everyone
• Lifelong learning
• Fostering a culture of creativity and cooperation

MLBCC provides a variety of programs and services for all ages including children’s programs, visual arts programs, a gallery, a neighborhood council, and services for a community of older adults through the Living Well Network program.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02138