Senior Activity Center Director
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2362
- Description
Senior Activity Center Director
City of Montpelier · Community Services Department
Full-time · Exempt 58 Barre St., Montpelier, VT
Do you believe that vibrant community life doesn't stop at retirement age? The City of Montpelier is looking for an energetic, people-centered leader to direct the Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) — a welcoming hub where older adults take classes, share meals, attend events, and stay connected.
About the role
As MSAC Director, you'll oversee all center operations — from membership and programming to budget management and community partnerships. You'll also lead the City's FEAST senior nutrition program, delivering congregate and home-delivered meals to eligible residents. This is a department head position, meaning you'll have a seat at the table in citywide policy and budget discussions.
What you'll do
· Programs & Events
Manage and develop classes, workshops, drop-in groups, and facility rentals
· Staff & Volunteers
Lead a team including staff, interns, AmeriCorps workers, and community volunteers
· Budget & Fundraising
Oversee budgets, grants, annual appeals, donor relations, and planned giving
· Communications
Produce newsletters, class guides, promotional materials, and annual reports
· Community Partnerships
Build relationships that strengthen MSAC's mission and reach
· Advisory Council
Serve as staff liaison to MSAC's Advisory Council and committees
What we're looking for
· Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus significant administrative experience in a public or nonprofit setting
· Experience with programming and membership management; familiarity with aging services is a strong plus
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenter and relationship-builder
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva, Publisher, or similar design tools a bonus
· Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills; experience working in local government is a plus
Compensation & benefits
This is an exempt salaried position starting at $84,385.60 with a full benefits package per the City of Montpelier Personnel Plan.
Please send cover letter and resume to tchambers@montpelier-vt.org by April 20, 2026.
The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, contact the City of Montpelier Community Services Department.
- Title
- Senior Activity Center Director
- Application Deadline
- 04/20/2026
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Application URL
Contact Information
- Name
- Chambers, Tanya
- Phone Number
- (802) 262-6254
- tchambers@montpelier-vt.org
- Best Method of Contact