Retired Service Volunteer (RSVP) Program Director

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Agency Description

The Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA) is an agency established to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing older adults in the City of Philadelphia. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors by promoting their rights, fostering community engagement, and advocating for policies and programs that support healthy aging. 

Position Summary

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Program Director provides strategic leadership, program oversight, and operational management of the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful volunteer service. The Director ensures compliance with AmeriCorps regulations, drives community impact, manages staff and partnerships, and advances priorities such as healthy futures, economic opportunity, and aging in place. The role reports to the Executive Director of MCOA .  

Essential Functions 

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of RSVP programming aligned with local priorities and federal performance measures. 

• Oversee equitable recruitment, onboarding, and retention of volunteers aged 55+.   

• Monitor volunteer placements and satisfaction. 

• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, and government agencies. 

• Supervise program staff, coordinators, and support personnel. 

• Evaluate program activities and outcomes, implementing best practices and innovations to enhance delivery. 

• Advocate for the needs of older adults and raise awareness of available resources for MCOA.  

• Perform additional duties as assigned for MCOA. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Effective oral and written communication. 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills. 

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Grant compliance and regulatory knowledge. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in human services, public administration or a related field or equivalent years of experience. 

• 3 years or more of experience in program management or related field. 

• Strong knowledge of aging networks and community-based programming. 

• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. 

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a reference and resume.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

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• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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