Executive Director

A completed application, resume, cover letter and three professional references are required and can be emailed to [email protected]

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Deadline for applying is April 8, 2026

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Job Description & Qualifications:

Senior Center Director

Mission Statement**

The mission of Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, through the services it provides, is to promote the nutritional, physical, emotional, social and economic well-being of older adults, and to promote their participation in all aspects of community life.

Position Overview

The Senior Center Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic direction for a community-focused senior center. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality services, fosters a culture of service excellence, and upholds the organization's mission through effective management, community engagement, and responsible stewardship of resources. Ability to manage and administer all aspects of the Senior Center including planning, supervising, managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations as well as providing all Senior Citizen services, including Congregate and Home Delivered meals, Outreach and Wellness, Homemaking and Personal Care, Transportation and Social Services.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Provide overall leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all senior center programs and services
• Ensure alignment with the organization's mission, values, and commitment to service excellence
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality, integrity, and use of good judgment and discretion
• Lead long-term planning efforts, including program expansion, community needs assessment, and organizational development
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure high-quality service delivery

Program Development & Service Delivery

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs that support older adults' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being
• Maintain a high standard of service excellence across all activities, services, and interactions
• Oversee daily operations, including meal programs, transportation, homemaking, personal care, wellness initiatives, educational workshops, and social events
• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, participant feedback, and continuous improvement practices
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness in all programs

Financial Management & Compliance

• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with organizational leadership
• Oversee financial operations, including purchasing, reporting, and resource allocation as well as all accounting functions
• Proper use of all Center owned bank accounts including checking, credit card, certificates of deposit, etc
• Oversee and budget for all funding sources including local Senior Services tax levy, local Meals on Wheels tax levy, Title III funding, Passport funding, Waiver funding, ODOT funding, Job and Family Services Medicaid transportation funding and other funding sources, as well as both corporate and public donations
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, grant requirements, and local/state/federal guidelines
• Familiarity of non-profit accounting software including Momentive/Abila
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting systems

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