Director of Community and Senior Services

Director of Community and Senior Services

Town of Woodbury, Connecticut

The Town of Woodbury, CT is accepting applications for an experienced, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as its next Director of Community and Senior Services. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week, union position with benefits and the annual salary will be in the range of $75-85K. This position falls under the direct supervision of the First Selectman.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Also, life insurance, long term disability insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, sick. Thirteen paid holidays, educational assistance, employee assistance program, and a 401a with a match.

This key leadership position oversees programs, services, facilities, staff, volunteers, and community partnerships that support residents of all ages, with a strong focus on older adults and their evolving needs.

The Director will lead the Town's Community and Senior Services Department, manage operations at the Community and Senior Services Center, supervise department staff, oversee transportation and nutrition programs, administer grants and budgets, and work closely with municipal leaders, community organizations, and service providers to enhance quality of life for Woodbury residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administration for Community and Senior Services programs and operations
• Develop and evaluate recreational, educational, wellness, social, and community engagement programs
• Manage departmental staff, volunteers, budgets, grants, and contracts
• Oversee transportation services and senior nutrition programs
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and regional agencies
• Serve as a liaison to advisory boards and represent the department at community events and meetings
• Ensure the Community and Senior Center remains a welcoming, accessible, and vibrant resource for residents

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Services, Social Work, Recreation Management, Gerontology, Community Services, Business Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in senior services, community services, human services, recreation, municipal government, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
• Valid Connecticut driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Municipal government experience
• Grant writing and administration experience
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers

Why Join Woodbury?

This is an opportunity to shape programs and services that strengthen community connections, support healthy aging, and enrich the lives of residents across generations. The successful candidate will join a dedicated municipal team committed to exceptional public service and community engagement.

A detailed job description and employment application can be found at www.woodburyct.org/jobs. All application must be received by Friday, October 23, 2026. Interested applicants are required to submit an employment application and resume via email or mail.

hr@woodburyct.org

or

Town of Woodbury

Office of the First Selectman

Attn: Ray Lagasse

281 Main Street South

Woodbury, CT 06798

The Town of Woodbury is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000