COA Older Adult Programs & Events Coordinator
COA Older Adult Programs & Events Coordinator
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Why this role matters:
The CoA (Coming of Age) Older Adult Programs & Events Coordinator is a highly motivated organized individual who has the drive and passion to connect and engage with the older adult population. This is an exciting opportunity to develop partnerships and work directly with our community enhancing participants experiences. We are looking for an individual who has commitment enthusiasm and creativity.
This is a part-time in-person position scheduled for 25-27 hours per week.
Core Responsibilities:
- Help develop plan and implement trips lectures classes and other programs and events for older adults.
- Assist CoA Director in researching coordinating and scheduling guest speakers performers and films as well as finding monthly excursion destinations including theatres museums and other cultural sites.
- Fulfill administrative duties and responsibilities including:
- Maintaining registrations rosters payments and mailing lists.
- Submitting program and marketing requests through CRM database (Salesforce).
- Work in partnership with marketing department to promote and publicize programs.
- Conduct post-event evaluations and surveys.
- Assist in organizing special community events including overnight trips.
- Travel for programs meetings and multi-day events as required.
- Provide a friendly inclusive service-oriented environment for all participants.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed required or assigned.
About the Bender JCC:
The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County operating a full-scale health and fitness center pre-school day camp and variety of education and arts programs.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other Israel and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social physical intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.
Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications
You are:
- Innovative and dedicated. You love trying new things and are culturally curious. You are enthusiastic creative and have a strong work ethic to make things happen.
- Organized and digitally savvy. You are detail-oriented can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable working across various digital platforms. You bring a high level of attention and focus to your work.
- Compassionate. You are able to relate to older adults and show empathy in your interactions with those around you.
- Flexible. Youre comfortable with change in your work environment and schedule.
- A Self-Starter. You are hands-on energetic and motivated to set and achieve goals.
- Passionate about the work. You are motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC and have a deep connection and desire for this work to exist in the world.
- Savvy and Intuitive. You are adept at communicating ideas to a range of stakeholders and you know that different settings often require different methods and tools.
- You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of individual uniqueness and diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of program participants.
You should have:
- Microsoft Office and database experience required; knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to work evening / weekend events as well as attend overnight trips as required.
- Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
- Bachelor of Arts degree and/or relevant work experience.
- Previous experience working with the older adult population preferred.
- Previous experience developing and executing events and/or presenting programs preferred.
Our core values are:
- Welcoming and inclusive(Hachnassat Orchim) We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds abilities and means.
- Respect(Kavod) We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
- Jewish Peoplehood(Klal Yisrael) We create connections to the people history culture and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
- Community(Kehilla) We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
- Working together(Byachad) We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
- Wellness(Shmirat HaNefesh vHaGuf) We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
- Spirit(Ruach) We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a part-time non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate of $24 - $26 commensurate with experience. As a part-time employee benefits include paid time off retirement FSA and a flexible working environment. Youll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools plus staff discounts on programs and services.
To Apply
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities backgrounds perspectives and skills.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
