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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM COORDINATOR – PART TIME
$28.84 PER HOUR / NO BENEFITS
20 HOURS A WEEK
Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Senior Services, the Program Coordinator coordinates programing at the East Providence Senior Center This position is located at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence. The Program Coordinator is a part-time grant-funded position.
General Duties and Responsibilities: The following serve as examples of the responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive and limited list.
- Create sign-up sheets for upcoming programs.
- Using Canva software, create program flyers.
- Manage Senior Center calendar, adding programing and room assignments.
- Keep “My Senior Center” database up to date.
- Send messaging for program cancelations as needed using My Senior Center software.
- Review calendar for monthly Senior Center newsletter.
- Assist at the front desk with transportation calls in the morning.
- Enter membership applications into My Senior Center database.
- Answer incoming calls at front desk when needed.
- Make reminder calls to members regarding upcoming programs for which they have signed up.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with Senior Center staff, partner organizations to meet the programing needs of older adult residents, Senior Center members and caregivers.
- Attend required training.
- Work as a team member with Senior Center staff and city employees to provide positive customer service to adults and their caregivers in East Providence and others who live in surrounding cities and towns who are members of the East Providence Senior Center.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience coordinating programing for older adult population and their caregivers.
- Working knowledge of computer and internet communication.
- Experience operating standard office equipment (including multi-line telephone, photocopier, facsimile, personal computers, standard word processing and database software, etc.)
- Experience using Canva and/or My Senior Center database or willingness to learn.
- Bilingual ability (Portuguese or Spanish) preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Experience coordinating programing for older adult population and their caregivers.
- If selected, the candidate will be required to pass a BCI (Criminal Investigation).
Examination Weight: Oral 100 %
Application Procedure: Apply online at the City of East Providence Employment website on ADP Workforce Now. www.eastprovidenceri.gov
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
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At the City of East Providence, we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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