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The Healthy Aging Program Manager is a dynamic leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations, strategic direction, and programming to support older adults in the City of Amesbury. This role is ideal for an innovative professional who can independently manage day-to-day activities while transforming program delivery both in the Costello Center and across the community. Reporting to the Director of Public Wellness, the Manager exercises independent judgment in operational and programmatic decision-making. Outreach and social services functions are managed by other staff members in the Department of Public Wellness and are not part of this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, relates, or is a logical assignment to the position. Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative, intergenerational programs that meet the evolving needs of the community.Monitor program participation, track and report outcomes to assess community impact and adapt offerings to meet needs and interests.Oversee daily programming and activities, ensuring a safe, organized, and inclusive environment for participants and staff.Identify and cultivate partnerships with schools, local organizations, and community groups.Collaborate with the Friends of the Council on Aging, an independent non-profit, to inform resource allocation as needed.Work collaboratively with the Council on Aging Board of Directors to implement board policies, provide professional recommendations, and ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery of services for older adults within the community.Facilitate alignment between city leadership, community partners, and stakeholders on strategic direction and community needs.Maintain and/or establish communication methods to share programming, information, educational material and upcoming events with constituents.Manage the Senior & Veteran Tax Work Off program in partnership with the Assessor's Office and other city departments.Responsible for the supervisions and management and approximately 18 volunteers and a part-time van driver.Other duties as assigned from time to time. Supervision Reports to the Director of Public Wellness, receiving weekly guidance while exercising independent judgment in daily operations and program implementation. Minimum Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in program management, community programming, or related leadership roles.Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.Experience with newsletter creation, social media, and community outreach.Proven ability to build partnerships and create intergenerational programs.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic design/communication platforms.Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Human Services, Public Administration, Gerontology, Community Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.CPR/First Aid certification.Experience with municipal or nonprofit aging programs.Grant writing or fundraising experience. Core Competencies: Leadership and initiativeCreativity and innovationPassion for intergenerational programmingIndependent decision-makingCommunity engagementOrganizational and operational managementRelationship building Work Environment and 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 position's essential functions. This is an on-site position requiring flexibility for occasional evening programs or events. The role involves direct interaction with older adults, volunteers, community partners, and municipal leadership.This position requires the employee to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, express oneself, exchange information. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to handle varying levels of noise and activities. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, seeing, hearing, talking, or carrying. This employee frequently moves boxes or objects up to 20 pounds across program areas for various needs, including having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires the employee to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate and assess. The ability to observe details at close range within a few feet of the observer.Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.FLSA: ExemptUnion: Non-Union35 Hours per weekThe City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law. Miscellaneous InformationQualified individuals should send a completed resume and cover letter to HR Director Christine Caminero at Details Category Employment Opportunities Status OpenSalary $33.15 - $37.74/hr. Posted March 26, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled