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Employment Opportunity at Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center

September 11, 2019 - By: Danbury-Seniors

The Elmwood Hall Senior Center, a program of the department of Elderly Services, has the following job opportunity.  Please contact Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW, Director of Elderly Services for more information at 203-797-4686 or via email at [email protected].

Please contact Human Resources for the City of Danbury to apply at 203-797-4598.

 

 

CITY OF DANBURY

Program Set Up Assistant (part-time)

Elmwood Hall – Danbury Senior Center

Department of Elderly Services

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Director of Elderly Services, assists with all aspects of the set up of programs for the Elmwood Hall Senior Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Open senior center and prepare for all daily activities including setting up chairs, tables, a/v equipment, make coffee, prepare refreshments, etc.
  • Water all plants/gardens.
  • Keep track of all kitchen/program supplies and prepare purchase requisitions.
  • Keep all condiments stocked.
  • Assist with receiving various weekly food donations to Prime Timers, Inc: Friends of Danbury Seniors for use at Elmwood Hall.
  • Assist with preparation and execution of all parties, special events and fund raisers.
  • Work “the floor” and be available to assist seniors with their needs regarding programs.
  • Close senior center and break down from all daily activities including chairs, tables, a/v equipment, etc.
  • Maintain/keep clean all kitchen appliances, including commercial coffee pot on daily basis.
  • Transfer documents/mail from Elmwood Hall to City Hall
  • Obtain/pick up supplies from various vendors.
  • Back up front desk staff.
  • Submit maintenance requests as needed to Public Buildings.
  • Various and sundry activities as needed by director.
  • Other tasks as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Light maintenance, ability to lift heavy objects and move tables and chairs on a daily basis. General knowledge of industrial kitchen appliances.  Organizational skills.  Driver’s license required.  Ability to work well with the public and older persons.  Ability to take the initiative and work independently.

 EDUCATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalency.  One year of experience working with in the field of aging.

 

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