Natick Community Services- Council on Aging & Human Services

Program Assistant

We are seeking a Program Assistant with excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and events.

This position is 25 hours a week with benefits. Hours: Monday, Thursday 9:30-4:00 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30-4:30 pm, with a half hour unpaid lunch break. 

Essential Functions:

• Assists with department wide promotion, planning, and implementation of department programs and events.
• Develops and oversees wellness, education and cultural programs and events. 
• Works with staff and volunteers to implement programs and special events.
• Accept and consider program feedback, comments and ideas from participants.
• Monitor programs held off site.
• Answer phone calls and inquiries from vendors, instructors and participants
• Provide support for program activities, such as preparing materials and resources, coordinating logistics, and communicating with participants, vendors and instructors.
• Assist with program outreach efforts, such as social media and email marketing campaigns.
• Perform industry research to stay up-to-date with best practices and inform the development and enhancement of programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program records and data.
• Other duties as needed to run programs.
• Set up room or program space prior to program start time.

Education and Experience: or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Associate’s degree and two years of experience in assisting with the planning, organizing and implementation of programs.

Special Requirements: 

• CPR and First Aid certified, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to pass a CORI Check.

Rate is $24.00/hr. with benefits

Job description is available upon request.

For a list of current programs offered by the Council on Aging & Human Services please see our latest newsletter .

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name,  job title applying, Natick) to hr@natickma.org or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760. If you prefer to complete an application, please click on Online Application for an employment application. Completed applications should be submitted to  hr@natickma.org for consideration.  Candidates will be contacted for an interview if the qualifications are met. 

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