The Putnam County Office for Senior Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Center Manager.

This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law, any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

This is an administrative position responsible for overall management of daily operations of a Senior Center facility. Work may include planning, implementation, and management of all recreation and wellness programs, including special events remotely, on site, at various other County facilities, at various other senior center sites, and at senior housing units and nursing homes throughout the county. Additional work may include coordination and management of any senior volunteer programs such as Putnam SeniorCorps across all facility sites and at approved volunteer stations. Work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level administrator. Supervision of subordinate staff is a responsibility of this position. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Manages the day-to-day operation of an assigned senior center facility, including all programs, activities, special events, and facility administration;
• Ensures proper facility operations by communicating with County Facilities Department relative to security, heat/air, and plumbing systems problems, necessary repairs, etc.;
• Works closely with other managers and the Director of the Office for Senior Resources to develop, market, plan and implement programs, provide leadership, manage facilities, etc.;
• Acts as liaison with community organizations such as the Red Cross to coordinate community services at the facility;
• Attends seminars and workshops in the field;
• May organize outreach services to homebound senior citizens who require assistance;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

1. Bachelors degree with a major area of concentration in behavioral sciences, recreation, or related field, and one (1) year of experience in a position involving provision and/or administration of social services programs, senior citizen services, nutrition programs or recreation programs; or
2. Bachelors degree and two (2) years of experience in a position involving provision and/or administration of social services programs, senior citizens services, nutrition programs or recreation programs; or
3. Associates degree and four (4) years of experience in a position involving provision and/or administration of social services programs, senior citizens services, nutrition programs or recreation programs; or
4. An equivalent combination of education and experience as described in a), b) and c) above.

TRAINEE NOTE: In the event enough qualified candidates with appropriate experience cannot be recruited, a candidate lacking up to two (2) years of the required experience may be appointed as a trainee. 

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

LOCATION: Putnam Valley Senior Center, 117 Town Park Lane, Putnam Valley, NY

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday – Friday

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $62,000 (2026)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, comp)
• NYS Retirement System Membership
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER