FLSA: Full-time, hourly non-exempt position

Summary:

The Community Education Coordinator plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates evidence-based and evidence-informed educational programs that support healthy aging, lifelong learning, and community engagement for adults age 55 and better throughout Delaware County. Working collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, and internal departments, this position helps expand access to educational opportunities that empower older adults to maintain independence, improve well-being, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of longer lives. Programs include falls prevention, healthy living, retirement readiness, and other topics that promote successful aging.

Essential Job Functions: 

Program Planning, Coordination & Implementation

• Plan,  coordinate, and implement educational programs throughout Delaware County  and at SourcePoint locations.
• Manage all  aspects of program delivery, including scheduling, registration, materials, room setup, technology needs, and participant communication.
• Coordinate,  and support guest speakers, volunteers, and community partners.
• Provide   ongoing coaching to volunteers to ensure quality program delivery.
• Facilitate    and co-facilitate workshops, presentations, and evidence-based programs that support departmental goals and respond to evolving community needs and interests.
• Ensure   programs are delivered with fidelity to curriculum requirements and  organizational standards.
• Collect and   maintain participant records, evaluations, attendance data, and other  required documentation.
• Collaborate  with internal departments and external organizations to coordinate room  reservations, marketing efforts, and participant support.

Program Development & Community Partnerships

• Assess participants   and community needs to develop and enhance educational offerings.
• Research and recommend new programs that align with organizational goals and the needs      of older adults and caregivers.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers,      and other partners.
• Represent  SourcePoint at community events, coalitions, and outreach activities.
• Participate   in collaborations related to healthy aging and falls prevention.
• Expand  educational opportunities through partnerships and community engagement      efforts.

Certification, Compliance & Reporting

• Obtain and maintain required facilitator and trainer certifications.
• Stay current  on best practices and emerging trends related to aging, wellness, and      community education.
• Support   grant-funded programs through data collection, reporting, and program      implementation.
• Assist with  grant applications, reporting requirements, and outcome measurement      activities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Familiarity with the issues surrounding aging, such as health maintenance and chronic disease awareness, legal and financial planning, and resources available to older adults in the support and maintenance of their health.

· Excellent communication, networking, and public speaking skills

· Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of partners, including fellow staff members, community organizations, volunteers, clients, and human services professionals

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently

· Fluency with basic software products, including Microsoft Office

· Ability to promote a positive work culture within the organization, project a positive image of the organization in the community, and to routinely interact with the general public

· Ability to be creative and deal with ambiguity and change on a routine basis, including situational flexibility and excellent problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

· Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, or a related field preferred. Two years of experience facilitating programs or education activities preferred. 

· An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

· Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs, group presentations, and training, preferably for adult learners.

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

· Ability to lift 20 lbs. on a regular basis without assistance

· Ability to drive to and from program sites 

· Ability to work evenings and weekends, when necessary

Other:

In any organization, particularly a small organization, it is necessary to assume new responsibilities necessary to ensure a smooth continuity of operations with the organization. It is expected that other organizational needs will emerge, which will be assigned to this position.

About SourcePoint:

SourcePoint helps Delaware County adults 55 and better live safely at home and stay healthy as they age. We provide in-home care like Meals on Wheels, a large community center, support for caregivers, and more. And we want you on our team! Come join a wonderful organization that brings a wide variety of expertise and talents together under one roof. At SourcePoint, every team member, from accounting to wellness, contributes to our mission to help our community live well after 55.