Senior Center Activities Coordinator

Department: Community Outreach & Services (COS) 

Status: Full-time, non-exempt 

Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional nights and weekends  

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 support Tai Chi, Bingocize, movement groups, smoking cessation, and wellness education activities. 

• Support computer literacy and digital inclusion programming including WeConnect. 

• Provide referrals and linkage to healthcare, behavioral health, nutrition, and social services. 

Senior Engagement & Wellness Support 

• Promote socialization, community connection, and positive aging experiences for senior participants. 

• Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities designed to reduce isolation and improve quality of life. 

• Support congregate meal programming and assist with meal service coordination as needed. 

• Facilitate social activities,  games, and member-led programming opportunities. 

• Gather participant feedback and assist with program improvement efforts. 

Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA/CMAA) 

• Conduct outreach and engagement to Medi-Cal eligible seniors and vulnerable populations. 

• Provide health education and preventive wellness information. 

• Participate in data collection and service tracking activities that support reimbursement and reporting efforts. 

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting aligned with county and state requirements. 

Program Operations & Compliance 

• Promote COS programs through outreach events, presentations, and community engagement activities. 

• Assist with congregate meal services, workshops, and cultural programming. 

• Maintain activity schedules, supply inventories, attendance records, and program documentation. 

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, safety procedures, confidentiality standards, and contract requirements. 

• Participate in emergency preparedness and emergency response activities as assigned. 

• Support program evaluation, reporting, and quality improvement efforts. 

Qualifications 

• Associates degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field preferred, or three years’ experience in a related field 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with older adults, vulnerable populations, or community-based programs preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Ability to build rapport with older adults, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners. 

• Knowledge of aging-related issues including mobility, social isolation, behavioral health, and chronic disease management. 

• Bilingual English/Cantonese or English/Mandarin a plus. 


• California Driver’s License. 

General Staff Expectations

• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.


• Support the mission and values of St. Mary’s Center.


• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.


• Follow agency policies and procedures. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  In general, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.    

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and communicate effectively throughout the workday. 

• Ability to travel to participant homes and community sites. 

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

• Ability to use computers, phones, tablets, and related technology for documentation and communication. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

St. Mary’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.  

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, St. Mary’s Center will consider qualified applicant with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.