Community/Senior Center Manager

Title:  Community/Senior Center Manager

Department: Parks and Recreation

Salary Grade: I

Salary Range:  $6,121 - $7,971 per month

FLSA Status: Exempt

The full job description is attached below along with detailed instructions for applying for this position.  

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community/Senior Services Manager supervises the full operations of the City’s Community /Senior Center. The manager coordinates community center and senior programs and activities within the Parks and Recreation Department, including supervising senior center staff, volunteers and facilities; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. In addition, the Manager designs, implements and evaluates program goals and objectives. This position oversees the completion of records and reports, is responsible for large numbers of program participants and solves complex programmatic concerns, as well as data management and quality assurance of several county, state and federal grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize and coordinate community-based programming for an aging citizen population, and works closely with the Recreation Manager to offer center focused programs and services for all ages.  
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain statistical data to measure new or ongoing programs effectiveness. This includes but is not limited to; assist with research and development of new services, fee structures, and data related to new services as required to meet the communities and department’s needs.
• Maintain records and file various reports; prepare statistical reports as required.  
• Participate in the development, implementation and management of goals, objectives, policies and priorities. 
• Compile monthly statistics and narrative for City Council, as well the Parks Board.
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned senior center services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; and meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.  
• Participate in the development, forecasting, and administration of assigned program budget. 
• Investigate and research several types of funding opportunities to meet the growing and changing demands of senior service programs. 
• Assist with the grant management; prepare and process application forms and ancillary documents; prepare appropriate reports as to the use of the grant award as necessary.  
• Develop, direct and coordinate fundraising activities to sustain, support and build community/senior center services and activities. 
• Develop, coordinate and supervise volunteers to assist with programming and activities. 
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules, regulations and City policies and procedures related to providing senior services programs.
• Collaborates with the Recreation Manager to analyze and implement the most effective use of the community center space that optimizes revenue opportunities and meets cost recovery metrics. 
• Attends public meetings as necessary and prepares and presents reports to advisory boards, Council, school district, neighborhood associations, and regional agencies.
• Assist in management of the Department in the Director’s absence. Provide backup for any of the center’s job duties, including meal service and delivery, driving vans, answering telephones, cleaning bathrooms, maintain landscape, scheduling meeting rooms, etc.  
• Act as an advocate for entire department services which include senior citizens by providing information, referrals, resources and assistance on benefits and services available to them in the community. 
• Coordinates general maintenance of the community / senior center and related facilities. 
• Recruits, hires, and trains staff and is responsible for evaluating staff and staff retention.

​JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology, recreation, geriatrics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating social service programs including supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Master’s in public administration.
Bilingual.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personnel management experience.
• Superior quality customer service to ensure each customer is treated with dignity, respect and patience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in public contact and handling problems.
• Intermediate proficiency with computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong experience with budget management.
• Strong attention to detail, follow through and good time management skills are essential.
• Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work in a busy office setting and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to give clear and concise directions, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working with older adults or people with disabilities.
• Experience with working with Grant application and administration.
• Ability to be creative, innovative with entrepreneurial skills. 

Special Requirements/Licenses:

• Possession of or required to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Ability to maintain a driving record that meets or exceeds Ride Connection’s driver
• standards.
• Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, Criminal History check and satisfactory driving record.
• Defensive Driving class upon hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/AED/First Aid certification within sixty (60) days of hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will oversee approximately five to seven full time and part time employees that support the operation of the Community/Senior Center in varying positions. Position will oversee training, supervision, and guidance to volunteers.

BENEFITS:

The City offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and PERS. Please see our website for more details. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  You must apply via the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.  First review of applications begins the week of January 24th, 2022.  This position is open until filled.