Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Lake Forest, IL
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Recreation Department
Division: Senior Resources
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Description

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Dickinson Hall is currently looking for a service-oriented, self-starting, creative, and compassionate Program Assistant. Individuals in this position must be professional, reliable, have a strong desire to connect with the senior community, be able to switch gears at a moment's notice and possess a warm sense of hospitality.
Day in the life: Dickinson Hall is a dynamic community senior center primarily serving residents from the Lake Forest & Lake Bluff area. Programs and services designed to enrich the lives of older adults and support independence are offered primarily Monday through Friday. Programs take place at Dickinson Hall, a landmark building on the Grove Cultural Campus. Day trips throughout the greater Chicagoland and Milwaukee area are also planned.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing and managing the Dickinson Hall Walking Group and Art Wall.
• Work in conjunction with the Program Supervisor to:
  1. Execute programs and events, including but not limited to introducing lectures, setting tables, serving food, and all aspects of clean-up
  2. Develop and implement new programs and activities
  3. Chaperone 10 to 20 seniors on day trips 1 to 4 times per month
  4. Coordinate the use of Dickinson Hall's spaces
• Provide exceptional customer service to members and visitors

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to prioritize deadlines, possess good computer skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Essential personal qualities including patience, friendliness and flexibility.
• The willingness to take on unexpected tasks.
• The willingness and ability to work occasional nights & weekends. Current programming is scheduled for 5 evenings per year.

Requirements:

• Experience in hospitality a plus.
• This position is a 15-20 hour/week position with the expectation that the days and hours will shift based on programming needs.
• Applicants MUST be 18 years of age or older.

Supplemental Information
COMPASSION
Help make the world a better place by enriching the lives of seniors in many different ways.
CREATIVITY FOCUSED
Use your creativity to develop and implement programs, activities and events.
ENVIROMENT
Work with a small team in a beautiful setting.
Salary: $18.00/hour
Open until filled
www.cityoflakeforest.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
No benefits are associated with this position.