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City of Pittsfield Director of Council on Aging in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The full Director of Council on Aging job description{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} contains more information on this employment opportunity! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? Do you have the vision, energy, and leadership skills to inspire a dynamic team and create a vibrant community for our seniors? If so, we want YOU to be our next Director of the Council on Aging! The Council on Aging Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, programming, and administration of the Pittsfield Senior Center. This role involves advocating, developing and implementing programs that meet the social, recreational, educational, and health needs of seniors in the community. The Director will work closely with staff, volunteers, local government agencies, and community organizations to provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for seniors. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor\'s degree in social services, human services, gerontology, or related field. - Five (5) - Seven (7) years of experience in senior services, community center management, or a related field, including supervisory experience. - Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. - CPR/First Aid certification highly desirable. - Requires broad knowledge of federal, state, and local services available to the elderly. Requires the ability to use initiative, persuasion, tact and judgment in advocating for the City\'s seniors with local, state and federal officials, and other agencies. - Strong leadership and organizational skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Proficiency in budget management and grant writing. - Familiarity with the needs and challenges of the senior population; firm understanding of local laws and ordinances, and Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to human services and elderly welfare - Requires the ability to build a positive team environment, manage and motivate staff; Familiarity with personnel/HR practices. - Requires strong computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft office, ability to learn relevant software related to position and City employment. HOURS Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:00pm (occasional evening and weekend work may be required for meetings and special events.) SALARY RANGE \$67,051 - \$87,166 annually APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted until position is filled.