Program Assistant

Part-Time; Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Senior Companion Program Director/Family and Community Development Director

Hours:

12 Hours / Week

Perform functions within Greene County and adjoining counties to raise funds for the Program and recruitment of Senior Companion Volunteers.  Assist with the daily operations of the Program

• Associate's Degree in human Services or related field experience

• Strong communication skills that enable work with the public and professionals

• Public speaking abilities and strong written, and computer skills

• Familiarity of services available to Senior Citizens is helpful

• Must have transportation to meet the needs of the position and valid NYS Driver License

• NYS Central Registry clearance required

• Conduct Program fund raising to the extent that is reasonable and practical and coordinated with other Agency fund raising

• Recruit Senior Companion Volunteers for the Program per guidelines in the SCP Handbook, and as mandated from the Corporation for National & Community Service

• Promote community awareness of the SCP through public information and speaking engagements.

• Distribute flyers/brochures, application for  potential volunteers and provide assistance in completing applications as necessary

• Assist in developing new Volunteer Stations per SCP guidelines

• Assist with office duties and manage daily routine of the office during short term absence of the SCP Director

These duties and activities are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative only.

Judy Gregory, Operations Office

Community Action of Greene County, Inc.

53 South Jefferson Avenue

Catskill, NY  12414

Email: jgregory@cagcny.org