Program Coordinator

SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Director of SAGE Center Bronx, the Program Coordinator is responsible for creating, planning, and implementing programming for LGBTQ older adults at SAGE Center Bronx. They will also coordinate and support programming delivered by other staff members, consultants, and volunteers; and they will perform outreach to cultivate an active and engaged pool of participants and attendees at events. They will work collaboratively with other staff to ensure that the programs meet contract deliverables as defined by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA), and will maintain accurate program data as it relates to deliverables.

They should have a passion for, and considerable experience working with marginalized community (preferably with aging and/or LGBTQ communities) and should ideally have some experience in programmatic design and implementation. They must be able to respectfully interact with, relate to, and work with LGBTQ older adults, community partners, and other departments at SAGE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, promote, and facilitate delivery of diverse and attractive programming for LGBTQ+ older adults at SAGE Center Bronx, while ensuring the provision of mandated programming
• Coordinate with SAGE program managers, consultants, volunteers to implement programming
• Collaborate with the Center Director and Front Desk Concierge to ensure collection and accurate maintenance of client and service unit statistics and entry into regulatory and agency databases. Provide monthly data reports to SAGE Bronx Director
• Conduct ongoing assessment of actual vs. projected service units to ensure NYC Aging targets for SAGE Center Bronx are met, completing administrative paperwork to assist in reporting processes
• Develop rapport with LGBTQ+ older adult active (and prospective) participants by engaging with them in the development and evaluation of programming; Nurture a welcoming environment for participation in Center programming and activities
• Conduct proactive outreach and develop relationships with community partners for the purpose of creating collaborative programming opportunities and building attendance at SAGE Center events. Build strong relationships with program volunteers and consultants
• Provide additional support for programs (assist with equipment setup of audio/visual equipment, develop flyers and attendance sheets)
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for participants about SAGE’s services and programs, and make appropriate referrals when necessary
• Assist with food service distribution and with the monthly SAGE Harlem Food Pantry distribution
• Represent SAGE Center Bronx at community events and related conferences (e.g. health fairs, pride festivals) as needed
• Complete mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, as well as in-service training opportunities that contribute to professional enrichment of staff and innovative programming
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the “need-to-haves!”

Need-to-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree Social Work or other helping profession, plus similar or related professional experience (substantial work experience in relevant field may be substituted for degree)
• Two (2) years of experience in the aging field, LGBTQ+ services, or in program development
• Possession of NYC Food Handlers license (or ability to acquire within a reasonable amount of time from the start of employment)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with SAGE’s diverse constituency
• Experience performing community outreach, including creating and implementing targeted outreach plans
• Experience collaborating with other community-based organizations to produce programming
• Ability and willingness to travel on public transportation to outreach locations
• Ability to work independently, with good judgment, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining appropriate level of customer service
• Be detail-oriented with ability to follow-through on tasks without supervision
• Be flexible and dependable
• Computer proficient, specifically in Microsoft Suite, Canva, or other graphic design platforms
• Ability to learn pertinent regulatory and agency software and database programs
• Commitment to SAGE’s mission and alignment with SAGE’s values

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience and passion for working with marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
• Familiarity with the history and issues facing marginalized older adults and the LGBTQ+ community
• Working knowledge of NYC Department for the Aging regulations and guidelines
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred

What we offer:

 The status: Full-time; Non-exempt

 The location: SAGE Center Bronx – located at 1784 Prospect Ave, Bronx, NY 10457

 The schedule: ~35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Some

evenings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required

 The salary: $55,000 annualized (~$30/hour)

 The benefits: SAGE offers an attractive benefits package including:

 Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies

 An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance

 Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies

 A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%

 Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)

 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks

 Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff

 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents

 Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits

 An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues

 A really terrific team; and a chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!

Are you interested? (We hope so!):

Please apply through our careers page:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=615932cc-f934-4e93-b525-3ab50b8ac86b&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=576732

Don’t forget to combine into one single document both your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working with us and what you’d bring to the role!

Got questions?:

Email careers@sageusa.org with questions about the application process.

Just a reminder:

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.

SAGE offers an attractive benefits package including:

 Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies

 An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance

 Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies

 A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%

 Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)

 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks

 Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff

 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents

 Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits

 An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues

 A really terrific team; and a chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!