Essential Functions:
(The essential functions 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. As needs of seniors change and the environment the COA operates in evolves, statements will be added or deleted. )

• Coordinates all aspects of planning and delivery including solicitation of supplemental funding. Plan for 3 months in advance as seniors must know what is coming up to arrange transportation, move around medical appointments and the like to enjoy these events
• Coordinates outreach to community partners such as assisted living communities in the area, companies such as Cabot Corporation, local banks, healthcare providers and local nonprofits such as the Lions Club and Sunshine Gals to secure appropriate resources and support. Visits to their sites, phone and mail communications establish relationships of trust.
• Maintain regular collaboration with social services agencies such as AgeSpan and healthcare entities such as Bear Hill Rehab Center, Life Care Center of Merrimac Valley and Kennedy Meadows Retirement.
• Conduct bi-annual evaluation of the range of offerings to assess changing needs from patrons and family caregivers such as to create connections across Generations, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and offer fresh health and wellness preventative programming working with internal partners.
• Collaborates with other town departments such as Fire, Police, Board of Health, Facilities and the Town manager’s office for the successful execution of town wide and recreational events such as Yankee Doodle Day, The Fire Fighters BBQ, Billerica Holiday Festival for Senior Dinner and free pictures with Santa, both in December. Host several events with the library including monthly book club, technology support for our seniors and the Dementia Café monthly to support families.
• Responsible for the supervision of groups of volunteers acquired through the Volunteer Services Coordinator. Volunteers must acquire explicit details on expectations for successful participation in a range of events and activities.

Attends trainings to acquire new skills in events management and partner seminars for updates to deliver educational programs in financial management, planning for

To apply: https://billerica.gov/career/events-activities-coordinator-council-on-aging/