Program Coordinator, Learning, Culture & Community
- Company
- DOROT
- Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
- Work type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2026-11-02
Job description
DOROT, which brings generations together to combat social isolation among older adults, is hiring a Program Coordinator for its Learning, Culture & Community team. The team engages more than 4,500 adults aged 60 to 100+ each year through classes, workshops, cultural events and social gatherings offered in person, on Zoom and by phone. Reporting to the Manager of Learning, Culture & Community, you'll design and run programs that build relationships and a lasting sense of belonging. Staff work a hybrid schedule from DOROT's Upper West Side headquarters, and this role is in the office at least 3 days a week.
Responsibilities:
• Design and run community-building programs, facilitated discussion groups, arts and cultural programming, and gatherings for national and Jewish holidays
• Manage programs from concept through follow-up: presenters, rooms and technology, registration, attendance and materials
• Build relationships with facilitators, artists, performers, volunteers and cultural partners
• Gather participant feedback and turn it into new opportunities for connection
• Train and oversee office volunteers and interns
• Track participation and partner data in Salesforce, and support reports and fundraising proposals
Qualifications:
• 4+ years in community engagement, social services, nonprofit programming, arts and culture, education or a similar field
• Experience planning or facilitating programs for adults
• Warm, professional communication with people of all ages, including older adults
• Strong organization, comfort with public speaking, and MS Office; Zoom and Salesforce a plus
• Availability for up to 4 agency-wide programs a year
Salary: $58,000–$65,000 annualized (non-exempt, paid hourly)
Benefits:
20 vacation days, 10 federal and up to 13 Jewish holidays, early Friday closings, fully paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 403(b) with discretionary employer contributions after two years.