Job Description

 

NewBridge Madison

1625 Northport Dr. #125

Madison, WI 53704
“Our mission is to empower older adults to access affordable resources to maintain their health, safety, independence and community connection”

Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator for Black Older Adults

Position Overview

NewBridge is a non-profit organization that helps provide older adults a bridge to successful aging. Our agency provides a wide variety of services and programs primarily for low-income individuals, aged 60 and older. We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping Black older adults thrive, and has experience and relatability in racially diverse settings. NewBridge intentionally values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in serving older adults. The Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Program Coordinator will work with low income older adults in Dane County, most of whom will be Black and/or Hispanic.

Responsibilities:

● Plan and coordinate monthly educational programs, exercise classes and social activities for Black older adults

● Plan and facilitate a regular support group for Black older adults

● Develop and implement programs with churches, neighborhood centers, senior housing complexes and other community agencies

● Serve as a liaison for Black older adults with the community-at-large by becoming an active member of various Black networks, committees and task forces

● Write articles about activities and issues for the NewBridge newsletter

● Conduct outreach in the community to promote the program and engage Black older adults not currently participating

● Collect registration forms for all Black Diversity and Inclusion program participants

● Help gather required program and evaluation data for monthly/quarterly/annual reporting

Education and/or Experience:

● Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field OR equivalent life experiences

● Proficient computer skills, specifically with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Requirements:

● Driver’s license with access to a reliable personal vehicle

● Automobile insurance

● Criminal/caregiver screening

● A writing sample or computer exercise may be requested during the interview process

Schedule:

● 32-40 hours per week

● No weekends, holidays or on-call

Salary & Benefits:

$21-25 per hour
$8,000 Benefit Package
Mileage Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off

Application Deadline:

The position will remain open until filled

_NewBridge intentionally values and promotes diversity,
equity, inclusion and anti-racism in serving older adults_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI 53704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53704

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