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Friday, February 10, 2012

Eldred Senior Center Intern!!

Eldered Senior Center is looking for an intern! If you are interested, contact Daidre Hulick at 801.852.6620 or vdhulick@provo.utah.gov.

The center invites those 55 years and older to participate in social experiences, physical fitness programs, educational opportunities, art, games, and health screenings. The center offers a safe place for seniors to connect with people in the community and live a higher quality of life.

Duties

  1. Senior program planning and organizing in the Parks and Recreation Department of Provo City 
  2. Assist facility staff with Senior Services for the City of Provo
  3. Prepare promotional advertising for programs and events
  4. Manage Senior Center office and disseminate information to seniors
  5. Operate within the guidelines of budgets
  6. Ensure adherence to operational polices and procedures
  7. Prepare and maintain reports, records, and equipment inventory
  8. Assist other staff members and the public as needed
Qualifications
  1. Knowledge of senior issues, trends, programs, event planning, senior services
  2. Basic English composition, spelling, and grammar
  3. Skill in performing duties in a manner that demonstrates respect, integrity, courtesy, and kindness towards fellow workers, customers, and the general public
  4. Ability to organize special events and senior activities
  5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  6. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees
  7. Complete accurate records
  8. Enforce rules and regulations firmly but with tact; and demonstrate good judgment in decision making
Time Commitment
  1. Hours flexible between 5 - 30 hours week
  2. Ability to work independently
  3. Must work between Monday and Friday
  4. Work  mandatory event days - some events fall on weekends and evenings 
This would be a great opportunity to take advantage of!

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