Council on Aging Director

General statement of duties:

Responsible for directing, administrating, planning, coordinating and supervising city programs, services, and activities that meet the needs of the elder residents of the city of Methuen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Oversees the daily operations of the Council on Aging department, including oversight of city staff and/or other employees.
• Responsible for oversight of operations of the city of Methuen Senior Center.
• Responsible for evaluation, coordination, and oversight of programs, staffing, grants, budgets, and regulations.
• Prepares and monitors annual department budget.
• Directs and participates in scheduling of community activities which serve the city of Methuen senior population.
• Requires team building skills and high visibility in the community.
• Leads a departmental team that strives to make the Senior Center operation run efficiently to provide quality programs in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Five years of responsible work experience in a related field plus a minimum of three years supervisory capacity as a planner or Senior Center Director.
• Previous facility management is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation.
• Equivalent of combination work experience and education may be considered.
• Bilingual preferred.

Salary: $86,247 – $103,496 annually

Submit application to: HumanResources@methuen.gov, complete online application at www.methuen.gov/jobs or mail to City Hall 41 Pleasant St., Room 206 Methuen, MA 01844.

Deadline: Feb. 18