PURPOSE:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and providing a well rounded, purposeful activity program for the Center’s wide range of adult 55 participants.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and implement a schedule of Center activities, classes (in-person & virtual), programs, and trips. This includes but is not limited to offerings in the areas of health and fitness, socialization, lifelong learning, the arts, and special events in accordance with member needs and interests.

2. Set overall program goals and objectives.

3. Monitor existing activity groups and recruit possible leaders, paid and volunteer, for new groups to strengthen the program offerings.

4. Work with volunteer group leaders to develop programs and promote leadership skills.

5. Work with all other appropriate staff to ensure proper coordination and implementation of programs, particularly around outside services being brought into the Center-may include setting up space, coordinating transportation and volunteers, purchasing, and setting up food etc.

6. Provide support, counsel and direction for volunteers, senior aides, class teachers, and event leaders.

7. Design and/or conduct group activities.

8. Develop and publish the monthly calendar and Center newsletter per Agency and funder requirements.

9. Publicize and promote all activities within Center membership as well as with outside community including social media posts and email.

10. Attends monthly Advisory Council meetings to report on classes, activities, and special events and any other committees as assigned by the Center Director.

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11. Maintains positive relationship with consumers, instructors, vendors, community groups as needed by phone, correspondence, email, personal contact and speaking engagements.

12. Complete all paperwork and data entry necessary to meet agency and/or funder requirements for registration, attendance, financial transactions, trips etc.

13. Must attend meetings, trainings and events that are off site as required and directed by supervisor.

14. Must function in full compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, federal, state and local laws and Interact’s Code of Conduct. Must participate in Interact’s Quality Improvement Activities and Compliance Program including reporting suspected violations to supervisor/manager/director or the Compliance Officer.

15. Adheres to safe work practices.

16. Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field or equivalent experience.

2. Ability to relate to a wide range of adults age 55 .

3. Outgoing, assertive, well organized individual who is able to motivate and work well with staff, volunteers and par¬ticipants.

4. Ability to handle stress, the pressure of deadlines, frequent interruptions, and non-routine events.

5. Ability to work in a team setting.

6. Ability to flex time to work evening and weekend hours as per program needs.

7. Computer literacy including internet, email, Microsoft Office, social media, and virtual platforms (Zoom).

8. Satisfactory criminal, child abuse, and FBI clearances.

9. Must have a reliable means of transportation and be willing to commute to and from off-site meetings.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, M/F, non-binary, veterans, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.