Center Activity Assistant
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Center Activity Assistant - Grand Rapids Center Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week) Salary: $14.00-$16.50 hourly, commensurate with experience Supervisor: Manager of Center Services Location: Senior Neighbors Grand Rapids Center Position Summary To help the Center Coordinator plan and implement center activities (individual and group) with emphasis on new and innovative programming. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. *Other duties as assigned.
- Plan and implement individual and group activities that meet the functional needs and interests of participants to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
- Assist in organizing, scheduling, preparing, promoting participation, and executing programs and activities.
- Distribute bus tickets, reload tickets where needed and help with the newsletter.
- Assist with special events and outings.
- Report accidents or problems to the Center Coordinator.
- Represent the Center in a professional, positive, and friendly manner always.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Senior Neighbors is an equal opportunity employer.
- Committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a racism-free culture in the workplace and our community.
- Committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us.
• Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Requirements Qualifications Education / Experience
• High School diploma, GED or higher degree of education, and related work experience.
- High School diploma, GED or higher degree of education, and related work experience.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Experience and understanding working with older adults including their value to the community.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, creatively solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility for the consequences.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, creatively solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility for the consequences.
- ServSafe Food Handlers certification preferred.
Expected Hours of Work
• Standard office hours are M-F 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
- Standard office hours are M-F 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards to use on agency business.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards to use on agency business.
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
From Senior Neighbors, Inc.'s careers page (Workable), checked 1 Nov 2026.
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Posted 30 Oct 2026 · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Report this job