What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at EngAGE?
Program Director for LA Communities
Locations:
Cantabria/Asturias Senior Apartments – 9640 and 9628 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, 91402
La Coruna Senior Apartments - 15301 Lanark Street, Van Nuys, 91406
Andalucía Senior Apartments – 15305 Lanark Street, Van Nuys, 91406
Part time position: 20 hours weekly / $19.00 per hour
Job Description:
EngAGE is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and social skills to build a strong and healthy residential community through our whole person approach to creative living, providing programs in the arts, wellness, lifelong learning, and community-building.
EngAGE is the nonprofit on-site service provider for families and independent living, older adult apartment communities.www.engageforlife.org
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and collaborates with other EngAGE Program Directors and Upper Management Team.
The Program Director:
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- Works with COO and other Program Directors to develop innovative programming to further the experience of creative and healthy aging
- Advertises and promotes classes, events, celebrations – emphasis in arts and creativity
- Monitors the progress and success of the classes, workshops, events
- Recruits, contracts, and communicates with Independent Contractors (teachers), potential speakers, and entertainers
- Schedules and facilitates events, (e.g., music, birthdays, art shows, community events) and special workshops
- Researches and gathers information on local resources and organizations for partnering and collaborations
- Shops for supplies for events.
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3. :
- Meets regularly with residents to take a pulse on the community’s needs, to brainstorm ideas for programs and events – surveys, focus groups and committee oversight
- Mitigates conflicts among residents by listening/talking with them.
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5. :
- Attends scheduled team meetings and other events / conference calls
- Writes monthly reports including information from teachers
- Reconciles credit card expenditures.
- Monitors program budgets and expenses.
- Submits documentation for Independent Contractors
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, especially in a leadership capacity.
- Considerable initiative and judgment in adapting programs to the needs of the individual resident or group and in securing the cooperation of the residents and personnel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarly with the larger community and city.
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing), bilingual a plus.
- Experience with older adults a plus
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to getengaged@engageforlife.org, referencing “Program Director – LA” in the subject line.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
Patient demographics:
- Older adults
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- community programming: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Van Nuys, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person