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 Harlem, the Program Coordinator is responsible for creating, planning, and implementing programming for LGBTQ older adults at SAGE Center Harlem all arts &education programming, such as music, dance, visual arts, literature, theater, film & video, traditional crafts & folk arts, and new media. They will collaborate with the Program Coordinator, Health & Wellness, to create, plan and implement programs and special events. They should have a passion for, and considerable experience working with aging and/or LGBTQ communities and should ideally have some experience in programmatic design and implementation. They must be able to interact with, relate to, and work with LGBTQ older adults, community partners, and other departments at SAGE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and promote innovative and sophisticated programming in Arts, Culture, Education, Recreation, and Technology programming for LGBTQ older adults at SAGE Center Harlem
• Collaborate with the Center Director to ensure collection of client and service unit statistics and entry into regulatory and agency databases. Provide monthly data reports to SAGE Harlem Director
• Conduct ongoing assessment of actual vs. projected service units to ensure NYC Aging targets for SAGE Center Harlem are met
• Develop rapport with LGBTQ older adult participants by engaging with them in the development and evaluation of programming. Nurture a welcoming environment for participation in Center programming and activities
• Develop relationships with community partners for the purpose of creating collaborative programming opportunities. 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)
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet programming goals and deadlines
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for participants about SAGE’s services and programs, and make appropriate referrals
• Assist with food service distribution and with the monthly SAGE Harlem Food Pantry distribution
• Represent SAGE Center Harlem at community events and conferences (e.g. health fairs, pride festivals) as needed
• Complete mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
• 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 with major course work in Arts & Culture or aging is preferred (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
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with SAGE’s diverse constituency
• Ability to work independently, with good judgment, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow-through on tasks without supervision
• Computer proficient, specifically in Microsoft Suite, Canva, or other graphic design platforms
• Commitment to SAGE’s mission and alignment with SAGE’s values
• 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
• Possession of NYC Food Handlers license (or ability to acquire within a reasonable amount of time from the start of employment)

Nice-to-haves:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage programming for women as well as art & culture programming
• 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 Harlem – Located at 220 W 143rd St, New York, NY 10030

 The schedule: ~35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. 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!):

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.