How to Apply: 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to Britney Griggs by email at Britney_griggs@tempe.gov. Please type “Program Coordinator” in the email subject line.

Hourly Wage:                        $18.10                          

Work Schedule:                            Tuesday through Friday; hours will range between 08:00 AM – 03:30 PM. Scheduled hours will be approximately 25 hours per week; 4 days a week.

This is a Temporary Non-Benefitted position

Experience & Training: 

• Experience in recreation programming, operation of a community center, and working with the senior adult population is preferred.

• Experience cooking for large numbers. Some college level coursework in recreation, gerontology and/or related field is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate and assist in instructional activities for retirees including but not limited to, multigenerational programs, craft classes, exercise classes, entertainment groups, and special events.

• Lead in meal preparation and clean up for luncheon events in a commercial kitchen, weekly.

• Prepare lunch meal recipes and food supply shopping lists.

• Schedule and coordinate volunteers to assist with meal preparation.

• Provide customer service at the front desk 1-2 days per week; answer telephone, handle customer inquiries, monitor computer lab, cash handling/prepare bank deposit and basic clerical duties.

• Use moderate physical exertion in lifting and moving equipment, supplies, and room furniture.

• Attend staff meetings.

• Perform other job duties as assigned

Applicant Requirements:

Requires successful completion of selection process, completion of background investigation and verification of identity/work authorization.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to Britney Griggs by email at Britney_griggs@tempe.gov. Please type “Program Coordinator” in the email subject line.

If submitting a hard copy, deliver to:

City of Tempe, Dennis J.Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. 5th Street,Tempe, Arizona 85281

For questions, please contact: 

Britney Griggs / Recreation Specialist

(480) 858-2166 and/or Britney_griggs@tempe.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.