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 - social media and publishing tools; organizational skills; and training, education and experience in senior programming and activity coordination 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enjoys working with seniors and helping to create a welcoming, stimulating environment for them to enjoy and actively participate in.
• Demonstrates patience, attentiveness, positivity and flexibility while working to address the needs of the senior community.
• Maintains open and ongoing communication with community members and the Senior Coordinator.
• Assists in coordinating and staffing senior activities including activities focused on recreation, entertainment, education, craft, exercise, events and trips.
• Provides guidance and, where necessary, assistance in a wide variety of personal service areas involving the senior population (i.e., housing, social security, Medicare/Medicaid, prescription programs, welfare, food stamps, or similar programs).
• Assists with developing public information including city administration reporting, newsletters, calendars, and social media content to keep participants and other stakeholders informed of events, developments, and/or changes in the community.
• Sets up and conducts class registration for senior programs and trips in Civic Plus Recreation Software.
• Encourages, organizes and directs volunteer participation in the community
• Promotes good public relations with seniors through a positive attitude and positive interactions.
• Assists with communication and application of rules, regulations, and policies for the senior function.
• Key coordinator for senior exercise classes including setup, participant check-in, and payment processing.
• Primary responsibility for senior program registrations including assisting participants and completion of transactions.
• Responsible for keeping senior lounge clean and organized including updates of program information, coffee/snack preparation and restocking.
• Assists with large event set-up, clean-up, and staffing

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: December 2025