Program Manager, Senior Services Division

Looking to make a difference?  Our Senior Services Division is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the seniors in the community.  We are looking for someone caring and creative that can present our local seniors with compelling and exciting programming that brings joy and fulfillment.  Read on for more!

Position Summary

The Program Manager will oversee all grant funded programs for our Senior Divisions based out of both New York and New Jersey. The Program Manager will work closely with the Senior Division staff and be the liaison to our volunteer committees. The Program Manager will ensure that all grant deliverables are being met while increasing attendance. The Program Manager will assist the Director of Senior Division in setting priorities for the coming year and ensuring that deliverables are met and met within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities (including Supervisory):

• Gain a deep understanding of the division’s deliverables.
• Ensure that all programs and case management is being executed correctly.
• Evaluate and track success of each event/program; ability to communicate which programs are successful and which need improvement.
• Working to steadily increase program attendance month over month.
• Works with Senior Division and Finance teams .
• Responsible for all Senior Division purchasing and evaluating to make sure spending is on track for the year and within budget.
• Responsible for all grant tracking (internally and externally) and writing reports as needed.
• Brainstorm new event ideas, programs and educational seminars and ensure that all program activities comply with grant guidelines achieve target objectives.
• Oversees production of all flyers, correspondence, communications, presentations, donor updates and publications for the Senior Division and coordinate high-quality execution of these products with our Marketing division.
• Ensure that all program activities comply with grant guidelines and achieve target objectives.
• Streamlines all Senior Division deliverables to make sure they match and there is no discrepancy.
• Utilize AWARDS, Excel, Expensify, PowerPoint and Canva to document all program activities.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate internally and externally to diverse audiences, with knowledge, diplomacy, tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy.
• Demonstrated ability to be well organized, a self-starter and work independently and within a team, with the proven ability to multi-task, set work priorities, track projects and meet deadlines.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards of integrity, fairness, and confidentiality in all relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve using analytical and reasoning skills to maintain, identify, and make recommendations to improve operational systems.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards of integrity, fairness, and confidentiality in all relationships.
• Proven capacity to communicate internally and externally to diverse audiences, with knowledge, diplomacy, tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy.
• Must have good judgment and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Skill and Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong writing skills.
• Technologically savvy, with fluency in computer applications, experience with Microsoft Office suite programs (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
• Proficiency in CRM systems; ability to pull reports and present data in thoughtful and dynamic ways.
• Skilled at multi-tasking; able to organize, manage, prioritize and execute responsibilities.

Special Requirements:

• Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community and Kosher Basics.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds required, 50 pound preferred.