WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Dickinson Hall is currently looking for a service-oriented, self-starting, creative, and compassionate Program Assistant. Individuals in this position must be professional, reliable, have a strong desire to connect with the senior community, be able to switch gears at a moment's notice and possess a warm sense of hospitality.
Day in the life: Dickinson Hall is a dynamic community senior center primarily serving residents from the Lake Forest & Lake Bluff area. Programs and services designed to enrich the lives of older adults and support independence are offered primarily Monday through Friday. Programs take place at Dickinson Hall, a landmark building on the Grove Cultural Campus. Day trips throughout the greater Chicagoland and Milwaukee area are also planned.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities Include:
Overseeing and managing the Dickinson Hall Walking Group and Art Wall.
Work in conjunction with the Program Supervisor to:
Execute programs and events, including but not limited to introducing lectures, setting tables, serving food, and all aspects of clean-up
Develop and implement new programs and activities
Chaperone 10 to 20 seniors on day trips 1 to 4 times per month
Coordinate the use of Dickinson Hall's spaces
Provide exceptional customer service to members and visitors
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ability to prioritize deadlines, possess good computer skills and be able to work in a team environment.
Organizational and time management skills.
Essential personal qualities including patience, friendliness and flexibility.
The willingness to take on unexpected tasks.
The willingness and ability to work occasional nights & weekends. Current programming is scheduled for 5 evenings per year.
Requirements:
Experience in hospitality a plus.
This position is a 15-20 hour/week position with the expectation that the days and hours will shift based on programming needs.
Applicants MUST be 18 years of age or older.
Supplemental Information
COMPASSION
Help make the world a better place by enriching the lives of seniors in many different ways.
CREATIVITY FOCUSED
Use your creativity to develop and implement programs, activities and events.
