Part-Time Program Leader - Austell Center en Cobb County Government, GA

About the Department

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors? We’re looking for a friendly, energetic Program Leader to help create fun, engaging, and meaningful programs at Austell Senior Center. You will also play a key role in setting up, serving, and cleaning up after our noon-time meals. This position may also involve some travel to support off-site activities.

This is a part-time role, 29 hours per week: Monday-Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. If you love working with people and want to help seniors stay active, social, and inspired, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Austell Senior Center is located at 4915 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Austell Ga 30106.

Position Duties

Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming.

Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; gathers supplies and equipment; and provides skill demonstrations as needed.

Provides customer service to clients and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls clients for programs, services and materials.

Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations.

Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events: coordinates monthly recreational/social activities; arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation; contacts various venues to schedule activities; and recruits participants.

Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department: creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings.

Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution.

Required to participate in various meetings and activities; and provides information and input regarding program activities, services, and needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing programs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft offices and basic computer skills, role requires data entry 
• High volume of telephone calls
• Experience with the senior community, or within a community center environment
• Have experience assisting with event planning (such as group activities, group trips and maintaining the calendar of center activities)
• Experience in customer service

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Other Qualifications

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.