Job Description:

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, is seeking a Program Specialist I to lead daily operations at the Southern Pines Senior Center. This role oversees center activities, supervises staff and volunteers, and develops engaging educational, recreational, fitness, and special event programming for older adults.

This highly visible position also recruits and manages instructors, ensures a safe and welcoming facility environment, and actively promotes programs to encourage participation and community engagement.

Performs specialized program work in the County's programs for older persons.  The work involves developing and implementing educational, recreational, leisure activity, and physical fitness programs for participants, including special populations.  Position reports to the Aging Services Program Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Develops, recommends and coordinates implementation of recreational, educational, and physical fitness programs, including special populations; monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives; recommends and monitors changes to meet requirements.

Plans and oversees a variety of classes (arts, crafts, physical fitness) and special events for older adults; teaches one or more classes.

Coordinates room coverage with various instructors, County agencies, and public.

Assists with daily meal service operations for the senior nutrition program at center.

Inspects facility and ensures order and safety for inside the senior center.

Plans, chaperones, collects fees, and keeps records for bus trips.

Assists with publication of Office on Aging newsletters.

Produces, news releases, posters, and fliers for publicity.

Prepares purchase orders for supplies/materials needed for programs/classes.

Maintains records of attendance and completes appropriate reports for all classes.

Collects fees and maintains financial and attendance records for classes and programs; completes appropriate reports.

Directs work of program staff, senior aides, volunteers and contractors.

Prepares contracts and paid vouchers for instructors.

Works with non-profit board to enhance senior center programs.

Advises older adults of available programs and encourages participation.

Prepares and submits maintenance requests for repair to building and grounds.

Responds to citizen phone calls and email on a daily basis.

Types business, thank-you and confirmation letters or memos.

Gives facility tours to new participants and visitors.

Interacts with Office on Aging staff, Senior Council and outside agencies.

Updates Senior Center Bulletin Board(s).

Displays participant's Arts & Crafts Projects monthly in display case.

Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and job-related training.

Coordinates public and private transportation for trips and special events.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of—

• Principles and practices of social work, education and recreation as applied to the needs of older adults.

• Coordinating and/or supervision of staff or volunteers

• Operation of computers.

Ability to--

• Develop and implement educational, recreational, leisure activity, and physical fitness programs for older adults.

• Deal effectively with the public.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Maintains accurate client and financial records.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, or gerontology or related field.

Experience:

Two years of experience which must include considerable experience managing staff, daily operations, planning/coordinating programs, customer service and policy implementation in a human services/senior citizens setting.

Special Requirements:

Certification in CPR and First Aid within the first six months of employment.

Physical Demands:

Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; operation of keyboard devices.

Unusual Demands:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions. May be required to work nights and weekends.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $27.57 - $29.55 per hour; $50,177- $53,781 annually

Grade 720, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Community Resources, Office on Aging - Southern Pines Senior Center

Position closing date: May 1, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 2nd.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.