Age Strong Job Opportunities
Our mission is to enhance older adults' lives with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong in Boston together.
We have a dedicated staff who serve as advocates for Boston's older adults. We believe that Bostonians who are 55 and older make our City strong and vibrant.
Interested in joining us? Check out the City of Boston's Career Center website for current openings. We are an equal opportunity employer.
ONGOING RECRUITING
We currently have multiple positions open at the Age Strong Commission. Below are the roles that we are hiring for.
Open Positions
Director of Human Resources
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Administration & Finance, the Director of Human Resources acts in a confidential capacity to ensure effective personnel management and the development of human resource programs. Leads all processes related to human resources and payroll functions of the Department. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Director of Planning and Grantmaking
The Director of Planning and Grantmaking is responsible for assessing community needs and service gaps, program planning, funding prioritization, strategic partnership development, and capacity-building across Boston's aging services network. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Behavioral Health Director
The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for leading the Age Strong Commission’s mental and behavioral health work. This includes new program implementation and evaluation, facilitating service coordination with partner agencies and providers, and training of Age Strong staff and service providers, as well as consultation, assessment, and evaluation of older adults experiencing challenges related to their behavioral health. This position will work collaboratively with Age Strong Commission units and aging services providers to identify educational opportunities and other community/population based services to meet the behavioral health needs of older Bostonians. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
assistant director of transportation
The Assistant Director of Transportation is responsible for supervising the day-to-day work of the Transportation Unit including all aspects of our driving and fleet maintenance operations, providing ongoing and proactive communication, ensuring adequate staffing, resolving complaints, etc. The position is also responsible for supporting the Director in developing and managing the Commission’s transportation strategy. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Marketing and sponsorship manager
Under the direction of the Communications Director, the Marketing and Sponsorship Manager is responsible for implementing community outreach initiatives to increase Age Strong’s visibility, seeking and managing partnership cultivation, sponsorships, and grant writing for the Commission. The Marketing and Partnership Manager will work closely with Senior Staff to identify and develop strategic opportunities to further the Commission’s mission. This position will also be responsible for managing Age Strong’s Community Ambassador Program, the Civic Academy, and other civic engagement/community outreach programs. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Administrative and Procurement Specialist
The Administrative and Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating the Commission’s day-to-day administrative duties and procurement processes. The incumbent will work closely with the Senior Director of Finance & Administration on general administrative tasks, the City’s Property Management to ensure our space is adequate and organized, and the City’s Central Procurement to ensure procurement of goods and services comply with the City’s requirement. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Advocacy and Benefits Coordinator
The Advocacy and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Commission’s Advocacy and Benefits work and providing management support to the Constituent Services unit. Responsibilities may include handling complex cases, assigning work, creating and delivering presentations, training staff, as well as assisting in the coordination of the day to day operations of the unit. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Event and Program Coordinator
The Event and Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Commission’s events and programs. Responsibilities may include implementing new events and programs, recruitment and engagement efforts, relationship building with older adults, instructors, vendors, partners, etc. The position is also responsible for managing program database and related data. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Program Coordinator
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will support the administration, planning, strategic, and operational activities for the Department. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
AGe Friendly Coordinator
The Age Friendly Coordinator will work closely with the Director in the implementation of the Age-Friendly Boston initiative. Responsibilities include outlining policy and program initiatives, managing new partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally, developing and coordinating outreach plans, overseeing specific projects, managing program participants and collaborators, volunteer recruitment, preparing outreach materials and conducting presentations. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Dispatcher
The Dispatcher plays a key role at the Age Strong Shuttle serving as a key communicator and problem solver. The position is responsible for efficiently managing day-of dispatch operations. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.
Receptionist
The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact to the Commission welcoming and connecting visitors, callers, etc. to appropriate units and/or staff. This position will manage the front desk area, providing ad hoc administrative support as needed. Here is the complete job description and link to submit an application.