Employment Opportunity - Senior Center/Council on Aging Director

The Town of Ayer is seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual with a passion for working with Seniors who is qualified for the full-time (40 hrs./week) benefitted position of Senior Center/Council on Aging Director.  The Director is responsible for the daily operations of the Senior Center, plans and implements social, recreational, health, and educational programs, and makes referrals geared to the interest, needs and financial means of Ayer’s Seniors.  The Director is responsible for the management of five staff positions, the departmental budget, and serving as the Town’s official liaison to Ayer’s Seniors.  The Director will have the unique opportunity of rebuilding the Senior Center Program to include hiring most staff positions for the Department.  The Director will also be an integral team player in the Town’s efforts to construct a new Senior Center facility.     The Director reports to the Town Manager and receives policy guidance from the Council on Aging Board of Directors.  Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or related field; three to five years of responsible experience in Senior Center/COA work or related programming experience with Senior Citizens; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary range:  $64,665 to $67,922 DOQ.  Full benefits.  For complete job description click here. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Town of Ayer, c/o Robert A. Pontbriand, Town Manager, 1 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432 or to tm@ayer.ma.us by the deadline of July 9, 2021.  If sending information via electronic format, please send a single PDF including cover letter, resume, and references.  The Town of Ayer is an EEO Employer.