Personnel Board of Jefferson County · 3 days ago
Senior Center & Community Programs Director - City of Gardendale
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$61K/yr - $95K/yrThe Personnel Board of Jefferson County is looking for a Senior Center & Community Programs Director for the City of Gardendale. This role involves overseeing the administration of the senior center, coordinating community programs, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance while promoting community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Serves as department head for the agency by providing leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight of senior and community programs in accordance with organizational policies and governing authority requirements to ensure effective and compliant departmental operations
Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for the planning, coordination, and execution of senior programs and special events, ensuring safe operations and consistent practices across staff and volunteers
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates recreational, educational, cultural, and community programs and special events for older adults and the general public by assessing community interest, collaborating with staff and partners, and following established program guidelines to ensure meaningful participation and service delivery
Performs administrative functions by preparing reports, serving on boards and committees, communicating with media representatives, monitoring facility conditions, and applying applicable local, state, and federal guidelines to support compliant and efficient Center operations
Prepares, administers, and monitors operating, grant, and program budgets for the senior center and community events, including forecasting expenditures, tracking revenues and grant funds, and recommending budget adjustments as needed to ensure fiscal accountability
Oversees contracts and grant-funded agreements supporting senior services, community programs, and city improvement initiatives, including coordination with funding agencies to ensure compliance, reporting, and performance outcomes
Plans, schedules, and manages the senior nutrition program by coordinating services, overseeing daily operations, and monitoring facilities and equipment in compliance with program standards and regulations to ensure safe and effective meal service
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training
Plans, coordinates, and travels with senior participants on overnight and multi-day trips by arranging logistics, supervising activities, and following safety procedures to ensure participant safety and successful program experiences
Identifies funding opportunities and develops grant proposals by researching funding sources, preparing required documentation, and adhering to grant guidelines to secure and maintain financial support for programs and operations
Establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations, vendors, sponsors, and public agencies by coordinating activities and agreements in accordance with organizational objectives to support and expand programs and events
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver's license
Experience serving in a leadership or management role with responsibility for administering senior services, senior community programs, or senior recreation programs
Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating recreational, educational, cultural, or community events
Experience managing an operating, grant, or program budget
Preferred
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Food Handlers Permit
Experience coordinating overnight or multi-day trips, travel programs, or excursions with responsibility for participant safety and logistics
Experience working in a small or mid-size municipal organization with broad operational responsibility
Company
Personnel Board of Jefferson County
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