Overview The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Cebter is hiring a Program Coordinator For Senior and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees: + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week) + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose! Location : 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125 Pay Range : Plans, organizes, and implements recreation programs for senior citizens such as social-recreation activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, and trips/excursions. Directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS Two years’ experience as a recreation leader or related experience in a public or private recreation program involving the planning, scheduling, implementation and supervision of recreation programs for senior citizens; or substituting successful completion of college level course work in recreation, physical education, gerontology, or a related field for the experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Responsibilities + Develops, organizes, implements and evaluates the programs and services which are offered for the senior program + + Determine program needs through target group assessment + + Plan and coordinate special events to enhance the quality of life for senior participants. + + Supervise volunteers to assist with the needs of the senior program. + + Drive passenger vans to and from various senior center activities and programs. + + Plans and coordinates special senior events such as Thanksgiving Luncheon, field trips, and social activities. + + Organize and provide quality services in a cost-effective manner + + Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends + + Obtain first aid/CPR certificate within 6 months after hire date + + Perform other duties within the scope of the position Qualifications Two years of college, business school, or specialized education focused on seniors. Experience can substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. + Must understand Senior citizen programming-philosophies, principles and practices; + Must have an understanding of Community resources available for older adults; + Must be able to plan and organize recreation programs for older adults; + Must be able to work well with older adults + Communicate and express ideas effectively, both verbally and written + Must have a valid driver’s license Job LocationsUS-MA-Dorchester Job ID 2024-13539 Category Human Services Type Regular Part-Time