Senior Center Activities Coordinator

Department: Community Outreach & Services (COS) Status: Full-time, non-exempt Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation: $32.00 per hour Reports To: Community Services Supervisor About Us St. Mary’s Center is a community of hope, healing, and justice dedicated to serving older adults, preschool families, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Oakland and the surrounding Alameda County community. St. Mary’s Center operates transitional housing, a senior center, and preschool and is developing permanent supportive housing as part of a comprehensive, collaborative community development strategy along the San Pablo Avenue corridor. We are proud of an excellent multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services through which St. Mary’s supports vulnerable populations in aging safely, independently, and with dignity. Community Services Program Overview The Community Outreach & Services (COS) Department helps seniors remain safely housed, socially connected, and engaged in healthy aging activities while reducing isolation and improving overall wellness. COS programming includes congregate meals, wellness and fall prevention activities, recreational programming, health education, computer literacy, behavioral health education, social engagement activities, Friendly Visiting services, and case management support. Position Summary The Senior Center Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a wide range of recreational, educational, wellness, and social engagement activities for older adults participating in St. Mary’s Center’s Senior Community Center programs. The position supports daily senior center operations, front desk coordination, member engagement, volunteer support, and community outreach activities that promote healthy aging, wellness, socialization, and independence. This role assists with program scheduling, event coordination, participant tracking, congregate meal support, community presentations, wellness activities, and culturally responsive programming. The Senior Center Activities Coordinator works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, community partners, healthcare organizations, and Alameda County partners to ensure high-quality services that align with program goals and community member needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Planning & Coordination - Plan, coordinate, and implement senior center activities including health and wellness workshops, arts and crafts, movement classes, educational presentations, social recreation, holiday celebrations, cultural activities, and intergenerational programming. - Support evidence-informed wellness programming including Tai Chi, Bingocize, fall prevention activities, smoking cessation education, nutrition education, and healthy aging initiatives. - Coordinate guest speakers, special events, field trips, seasonal celebrations, and community engagement activities. - Develop monthly activity calendars, flyers, sign-in systems, and participant communication materials. - Adapt programming to meet the diverse physical, cognitive, cultural, and social needs of older adults. Front Desk & Member Services Operations - Supervise front desk operations including welcoming members, answering phones, assisting visitors, checking participants into programs, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. - Assist participants with registration, intake paperwork, program enrollment, attendance tracking, and referrals to services. - Maintain accurate participant records, sign-in sheets and electronic registration, service documentation, and activity participation data. - Provide information regarding community resources, senior services, transportation, housing, nutrition programs, and wellness supports. - Assist with resolving participant concerns, scheduling questions, and member service needs in a respectful and trauma-informed manner. Wellness Programming & Participant Support - Facilitate or suppor…