Program Associate - Washington, United States - USAGING

USAGING

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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USAging Overview

USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs.

Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.

Our members develop, coordinate and deliver a wide range of home and community-based services, including information and referral/assistance, case management, home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, caregiver supports, transportation, evidence-based health and wellness programs, long-term care ombudsman programs and more.

USAging is dedicated to supporting the success of our members in supporting the nation's growing population of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers through advancing public policy, sparking innovation, strengthening the capacity of our members, raising their visibility and working to drive excellence in the fields of aging and home and community-based services.

Job Summary

Job Title:

Program Associate

Reports to:

Program Director/ Assistant Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize project management tools, including Excel, to organize and manage program activities
Support project website(s), including working with vendors and funders to ensure websites are properly maintained
Develop and implement online surveys in collaboration with team members
Coordinate webinar logistics, including selecting dates, scheduling planning calls, coordinating with speakers, posting webinar resources and recordings online; serve as technical lead on Zoom webinars.
Coordinate scheduling, logistics and notetaking for frequent meetings and events
Communicate clearly in writing and via telephone/Microsoft Teams/Zoom with USAging members, partners, funders and other stakeholders
Work with vendors and partners to facilitate an efficient process for the administration and completion of projects
Provide administrative support for conferences, exhibits and other activities
Serve as a backup to the USAging Office Manager, as necessary, and crosstrain on USAging office systems
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required plus at least one year of relevant work experience
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and followthrough
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to plan ahead, meet deadlines and balance multiple projects
Ability to keep track of details and timelines and effectively communicate the most relevant information to supervisors/colleagues
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with website maintenance platforms is preferred
Quick thinker with demonstrated problemsolving and strong interpersonal skills
Must have an allhandsondeck attitude and a willingness to pitch in when needed
Passion for USAging's mission of helping older adults age in place and maintain their health and independence for as long as possible

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

SALARY AND BENEFITS
USAging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including fully paid individual health, dental and vision coverage; retirement savings plan with a 10 percent employer contribution and generous vacation and sick leave.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING STATEMENT
Diversity is a core value at USAging. We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees.

We believe every employee enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

ADA DISCLAIMER

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Procedure
Applications must include a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.