Overview

About DOROT

DOROT, was founded in 1976 by Columbia University students seeking to make a difference for older adults in their community. We provide a dynamic partnership of seniors, volunteers and professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live independently as valued members of the community. Our wide array of programs – conducted onsite, in the home and in the community – are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation. During the pandemic, DOROT’s programs have pivoted to offering services virtually, via Zoom and over the phone. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of our programs and staff.

DOROT’s client’s range in age from 60 to over 100, vary in physical mobility and economic status, and come from diverse backgrounds. DOROT serves the Jewish and wider community and offers a lifeline of support to older adults in Manhattan and Westchester and beyond.

DOROT is an innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers of all ages to improve the lives and health of the elderly and address the challenges of an aging society. We bring the generations together in mutually beneficial partnership, engaging over 6,000 volunteers a year in meaningful and impactful programming.

About Onsite & Special Programs (OSP)

DOROT’s Onsite & Special Programs department provides diverse, impactful programs for our community of over 3,000 older adults. An average of 25-30 programs are offered virtually each week on Zoom. Beginning summer 2022, OSP will reintroduce programs at DOROT’s main office on the Upper West Side of Manhattan while maintaining a broad array of virtual offerings. Classes, workshops, and large audience presentations are designed for adults age 60+ to encourage health and wellness, offer global perspectives, provide opportunities for dynamic learning and enrichment, and create life-enhancing social connections.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Onsite and Special Programs, is an integral member of DOROT’s Onsite and Special Programs team, responsible for developing and implementing both virtual and in-person programs, including fitness and wellness classes, creative arts workshops, talks, concerts, films, and other presentations that provide meaningful and culturally diverse engagement opportunities for our older adult constituents. The ideal candidate is both organized and innovative, and possesses excellent communication skills in person and in writing, an affinity for working with older adults, and a passion for engaging and building community.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement programs that are timely, relevant, and mission-focused with interests and needs of constituents always top of mind.
  • Identify and reach out to compelling facilitators and presenters who possess strong content knowledge, presentation skills, and the ability to connect with our aging adult community.
  • Create a plan, establish systems, and conduct outreach for the reintroduction of evening programs that will take place both online via Zoom and onsite at DOROT’s Upper West Side building. 
  • Coordinate and take ownership of logistics for OSP programs:
  • Pre-program: prepare program descriptions and speaker/facilitator bios; populate RSVP portal (Zoom and/or Eventbrite); and conduct pre-program run-through with presenter. 
  • At event: introduce presenter(s), present welcoming DOROT face, facilitate as needed, including for Q&A.
  • Post-event: gather and process W-9s and invoices for presenters and send out follow-up emails to participants. 
  • Partner with other departments to meet agency-wide objectives and foster collaboration, including:
  • With Marketing team, develop and execute strategies to grow our participant base, including reaching new and diverse audiences and programming partners. 
  • With the Evaluation department, survey and assess programs and their impact on participants; refine offerings based on findings.
  • Input client and program participation data using DOROT’s Constituent Information Management System (Salesforce platform); conduct monthly review of metrics to ensure meeting of program goals and grant deliverables.
  • Supervise work of Onsite & Special Programs interns. 
  • Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Attributes & Experiences

  • Experience or interest in working with older adults
  • Demonstrated success with program planning, development and evaluation
  • Excellent public speaking, presentation and written and verbal skills
  • Ability to engage in creative problem-solving, learn and utilize new skills and work well both independently and as a member of a team  
  • Self-starter able to effectively manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and balance competing priorities
  • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to follow through to achieve deliverables
  • Passion for DOROT’s mission

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in program coordination, social services, nonprofit management or other related field. 
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or another database, Canva and/or MailChimp a plus  
  •  Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours, including up to 10 Sundays per year for events  

It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.

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