To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Completed Employment Application
• Cover Letter 
• Resume

Application packages may be submitted via mail, email or in-person to: 
City Manager, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 or citymanager@wixomgov.org

POSITION TITLE:            Part-Time Senior Assistant 

REPORTS TO:                 City Manager/Senior Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:          High school graduate, or equivalent; strong interpersonal skills especially in relation to building and maintaining consensus and maintaining open communication with patrons, ability to work well with members of the public; ability to communicate well in person and in writing; computer skills including typical business applications; skills and experience in the following areas is preferred - event planning, hospitality, social media and publishing tools; organizational and time-management skills; and training, education and experience in senior programming and activity coordination 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Event Planning:  Collaborate with the Senior Coordinator to plan and facilitate events; serve as the liaison for senior events/programs ranging from 10-80 participants.
• Logistics & Vendor Relationships:  Assist with venue layout, equipment, catering contracts, event set-up and tear-down.
• Calendars:  Create activity calendars and flyers for social events, classes and programs.
• Senior Lounge:  Welcome seniors with upbeat attitude, deep lounge organized, maintain information, keep supplies stocked.
• Assisting Seniors:   Assist with sign up for all events and programs, collect money, run reports, make deposits to Finance Department.
• Track Attendance:  Maintain detailed records of participation.
• Lead Small Groups:  Assist Senior Coordinator with small group activities 
• Demonstrate patience, attentiveness, positivity and flexibility while working to address the needs of the senior community.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of position skills, duties and responsibilities.

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Date Position Description Last Updated: January 2026