Job Type
Part-time
Description
Rate: $16.00 hourly
Status : Part-time, not to exceed 28 hours weekly
General Purpose of Position
Supports the Senior Office in coordination of all senior activities and programs. Takes over responsibilities of Senior Coordinator in her absence. Assists the coordinator in delegating responsibilities of other Senior Citizen Department workers. Performs clerical and administrative work required by the department as well as receiving and assisting the public and providing them with the appropriate information.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the public and answers all questions regarding senior citizen issues
• Exhibits a professional image, behavior, appearance and demeanor at all times
• Answers phones and takes questions in person
• Researches senior citizen issues
• Obtains services for senior citizens when appropriate
• Refers senior citizens to other organizations when necessary
Fills in for Senior Citizen Coordinator in her absence
Opens and closes Center when necessary
Delegates duties and responsibilities to Senior Office Support Staff when necessary
Coordinates Senior Citizen Trips
• Advises coordinator on trip destinations
• Determines all days, times, cost and advertisement of each trip
• Arranges transportation
• Collects funds for tickets
• Accompanies seniors on trip as city representative
Sets up, organizes and executes Senior Citizen Events and Programs
• Schedules and sets up events and programs
• Designs and obtains copies of flyers and tickets for events
• Prepares programs and brochures for events
• Attends and assists at all senior activities as needed
• Coordinates advertisement on Facebook, website and flyers for activities & events
Assists in operation of the City of Florissant AARP Tax Program
• Coordinates tax preparers in scheduling their time and providing adequate facilities and equipment
• Assists in scheduling tax appointments and calling and verifying appointment times
• Works as tax receptionist at tax program when necessary
Performs record keeping for Senior Office
• Maintains emergency information for seniors participating in events and programs
• Performs all other record keeping as necessary
• Prepares payroll for Senior Citizen Department
Coordinates St. Louis Area Food Bank Program
• Keeps applications and paperwork updated and organized for Food Bank Audits
• Makes reminder calls monthly
• Works Food Bank Program, distributing food boxes to Food Bank Participants
Physical demands of this position
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to move tables and chairs when necessary. The employee is required to lift up to 20 pounds when executing the Food Bank Program. The employee is required to lift tubs up to 20 pounds when setting and decorating for Senior Citizen Events. The employee is required to lift up to 20 pounds when setting up the coffee pots and serving equipment for the lunch program. The employee is required to lift up to 20 pounds when receiving and organizing shipments of supplies.