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Program Manager

Wallingford Community Senior Center · Seattle, WA 98103

# Program Manager **Wallingford Community Senior Center** · Seattle, WA 98103 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 8 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) Since 1979, WCSC has maintained a commitment to the support of older adults in community, and to redefining the aging process through an inclusive, vibrant, and age-friendly environment. WCSC's mission is "to connect and empower older adults to live happy, healthy, and engaged lives." WCSC envisions itself as a leading resource for older adults in North Seattle. WCSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a Board of Directors and 7 staff positions. Please visit www.wallingfordseniors.org for more information. PROGRAM MANAGER ROLE WCSC seeks an enthusiastic, organized and personable individual to manage its portfolio of programs - focused on health, recreation, education, services, and community engagement for older adults. Overview Manage WCSC’s portfolio of programs and activities to achieve the organization’s mission and in pursuit of its strategic goals. In this small organization, this is a collaborative process, involving volunteers, program participants, and other staff. The Program Manager is assisted by to their supervisor, the Executive Director, and assists and oversees the Program Assistant. Responsibilities include: Program Development, Planning, and Improvement - Work with the Executive Director to establish program goals and priorities. - Draw on best practices, aging trends, collaboration, and participant input to inform and guide program development. - Maintain appropriate program capacity and the variety of offerings to seniors. - Monitor and report program participation and participant data. - Utilize a program planning process, work plan, timeline, and program evaluation. - Plan individual programs, as well as maintain or adjust recurring programs. - Evaluate and make improvements to strengthen programming at WCSC. - Identify and report resource needs. - Oversee promotion of programs. - Attend trainings for professional and program development. Volunteer Management - Recruit, train, and engage volunteers. - Schedule volunteers around team needs. - Develop and build strong relationships with volunteers. Program Communications & Outreach - Collaborate with Program Assistant to implement communications to publicize and promote WCSC’s programs and services. - Collaborate and build strong relationships within the community to further WCSC’s programming goals. Assist with program outreach. Program Implementation - Coordinate schedules, calendars, arrangements with leads/instructors; monitor registration, participation, and other program logistics and requirements. - Ensure the smooth operation of programs, e.g. provide for appropriate furniture layout, equipment, and supplies as needed. - Attend and drive outings with participants. QUALIFICATIONS Required: - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Exceptional communication skills (verbal, writing, and listening). - Strong people-focused skills – able to actively listen, communicate well with a team, find common ground, transcend age and ability differences, and encourage and foster participation. Attention to factors that may create bias, and emotional intelligence skills. - Forward-thinking and resourceful; self-directed in defining and managing work responsibilities. - Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic, transitioning circumstances. - Ability to set and meet realistic deadlines and goals. - Experience working collaboratively with a close-knit team. - Intermediate technology skills and a willingness to learn. - Intermediate skill in the use of various web platforms. - Drivers License in good standing. - Food Handler's permit (may be acquired after hire). Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Experience working with older adults, disabled, or other vulnerable populations. - Experience working or volunteering in an office and/or nonprofit setting. - Experience working collaboratively in a team. - Experience navigating database(s), and/or performing data entry. - Marketing and/or outreach experience. - Background in event coordination, program planning, or scheduling/calendaring. - Able to look ahead and make plans from macro to micro view. - Ability to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for at least some of the day. - Good sense of humor. Other Expectations – Commitment to: - Act in accordance with organizational values and code of conduct. - Open and constructive communication in all interactions. - Engage in continuous learning and improvement. - Social justice for all members of our community. WORK STRUCTURE: This is a full-time, exempt position, with a salary range of $62,600 - $71,280 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, as well as a portion of allocated grant funding. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, and the Program Manager is expected to work predominantly on-site. Occasional evening or weekend hours for recurring or special events as required. Additional flexibility as can be collaboratively enabled. Benefits: - 11 paid holidays plus one personal day - 10 days paid vacation to begin - 12 days paid sick time per year - Health insurance; WCSC offers equitable contribution towards premiums - Opportunity to participate in a Simple IRA retirement savings program; WCSC will match contribution up to 3% of salary Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@wallingfordseniors.org, detailing your work experience and what you would bring to WCSC. Priority will be given to resumes received by October 16, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. Located in the Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $62,600.00 - $71,280.00 per year Benefits: - Health insurance Education: - Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-06, источник — Indeed.

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