Job Description:
Calvert County Government’s Community Resources Department is currently hiring a Program Assistant for the Office on Aging at Southern Pines Senior Center. In this role, you’ll support the Program Specialist in coordinating and delivering engaging programs and activities for older adults, including assisting with program planning and organizing day trips.
Performs program and office responsibilities in the County's program for older adults. The work involves significant participation in planning and executing program activities and office clerical work. The work requires experience in planning activities for groups, office experience, and is performed under general supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Plans and organizes classes and activities:
Researches activities.
Recruits instructors, speakers, and participants.
Prepares advertising fliers, posters, and news articles.
Prepares for programs.
Assists with the production of a bi-monthly newsletter on computer:
Gathers information.
Writes/edits copy.
Prepares layout with graphics.
Answers phone calls providing information and referrals regarding senior center programs and services.
Refers people to appropriate services for concerns. Utilizes active listening skills and maintains confidentiality.
Maintains computer database with participant information and enters participation information for classes, and activities.
Teaches workshops and classes to participants
Oversees trip plans, chaperones, collects fees, and keeps records for bus day trips.
Performs general clerical duties including duplicating materials and typing correspondence.
Collects fees for classes, and programs. Ensures funds are delivered to appropriate person.
Attends general staff and program staff meetings.
Assists with congregate meal program.
Other Duties
Attends training workshops and classes. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.
Knowledge of--
Modern office procedures and practices including operation of office appliances such as calculators and computers.
Ability to--
Perform program support and related work for older adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
Plan activities/events for older adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
Perform general office clerical work quickly and efficiently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
Deal effectively with the public.
Model professionalism and demonstrate high quality customer service.
Move tables and chairs for programs.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
One (1) year of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing activities or programs for groups that includes performing general office clerical and administrative support duties.
Licenses or Certificates:
None
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
Operation of keyboard devices.
Unusual Demands:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions. May work weekends or evenings.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $23.30 - $26.69 per hour; $42,406 - $48,576 annually
Grade 715, full-time position, 35 hours per week
Community Resources, Office on Aging - Southern Pines Senior Center
Position closing date: September 25, 2026
Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on September 25, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on September 26th.
Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- 15 days of sick leave
- 10 days of annual leave
- 5 days of personal leave
- 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
- Defined Contribution Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership discounts
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] with as much notice as possible.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One year of experience planning activities for groups
- One year of office clerical experience, or one year of relevant food service experience
- ServSafe Food Certification may be required within the first year of employment
What We Do
Calvert County Government is the official administrative body for Calvert County, Maryland. It provides a wide range of public services, including public administration, healthcare, and education through the county's public schools, managing the local government's operations to support the needs of its residents.
