Senior Center Program Assistant

Senior Center Program Assistant Part-time Days: 29-hour work week: 9am-3pm Mon.-Thu., 9am-2pm Fri. Rate of Pay: $18.00/hour Closing Date: January 30, 2026 - or until filled TOWN OF ENFIELD JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM ASSISTANT GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of Senior Center activities; aidsSenior Center staff with services and general operations; performs related work as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Senior Center Manager and/or Program Coordinator. Work is subject to review for conformance to general department procedures and results obtained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in the supervision of the Senior Center volunteers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides program support for multi-purpose Senior Center activities. Performs front desk duties including customer service, making copies, and using the cash register. Customer Service may include but is not limited to covering the front desk: answering the phone, providing information, transferring calls, taking messages, returning phone calls; computer work assistance: emails, compiling statistics, simple reports, and excel spreadsheets; registration assistance: accepting registrations and money, entering registrations in to registration software, providing receipts. Assists with promotional materials including flyers, social media, and email blasts. Provides physical set-up and clean-up of program supplies and equipment; opening and/or closing of senior center as needed. Program set-up may include audio-visual equipment including laptop, projector, microphones, DVD, CD with related remotes. Sets up daily coffee service; replenishes supplies as needed throughout the day. Manage physical donations: sort, inventory, and storage of medical equipment. Receives mail and deliveries at the front desk; assists in inventory and storage of supplies and equipment. Provide coverage to the Fitness Center as needed. Regular and punctual attendance. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities are required by this job including close vision and ability to focus. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the job. Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with some interruption. Must be able to remember task/assignment given to self and others over long periods of time. Must be able to perform varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations as well as exercise independent judgment. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to moderate. MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Ability to work independently and within a team environment in an office and community senior center setting; abilityto establish good working relationships with senior citizens, the public and co-workers; ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; ability to answer the phone, handle inquires and direct calls as necessary; ability to utilize a computer and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and registration software; ability to multi-task and follow oral instructions; ability to maintain confidential information and use independent judgement within established guidelines of a senior center; ability to keep simple inventory records; ability to type simple reports. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience working with older adults in an employment setting. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must successfully complete Town of Enfield sponsored First Aid, CPR and other training as required by the Town. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Adopted: April 5, 2021 The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 per hour Work Location: In person