Location

DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Coordinator will be expected to work in the office or be in the community up to 3 days per week and as needed.

About DOROT

DOROT was founded in 1976 by Columbia University graduates seeking to make a difference for older adults in their community. We provide a dynamic partnership of seniors, volunteers and professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live independently as valued members of the community. Our wide array of programs – conducted onsite, in the home, by Zoom and phone, and in the community – are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of our programs and staff.

DOROT serves the Jewish and wider community and offers a lifeline of support to older adults in Manhattan and Westchester and beyond. DOROT is an innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers of all ages to improve the lives and health of the elderly and address the challenges of an aging society. We bring the generations together in mutually beneficial partnership, engaging over 5,000 older adults and 6,000 volunteers a year in meaningful and impactful programming. To learn more, visit dorotusa.org.

About the Connect Through Tech Department

The Connect Though Tech (CTT) Department leverages technology to provide programs to older adults that support social connections and help them access the resources and information they need to live independently in an increasingly digital world. One of these programs is DOROT’s long-standing teleconferencing program, University Without Walls (UWW), which connects home-based older adults to a vibrant community of learning and friendship while exploring topics on arts, literature, health, current events, support groups, Jewish interest topics, and more. UWW Programs in Russian are available as well. CTT’s growing portfolio of programs focuses on teaching and coaching older adults to learn and adopt technology. Unique to DOROT’s approach is its strong volunteer base and individualized approach to engaging older people onsite at DOROT or in their homes.

About the Opportunity

The Program Coordinator for University Without Walls is an exciting and vital position responsible for planning and executing strategies that will grow the program to serve more older adults in need of life-enriching programming and peer interaction. We are seeking a high energy, creative, and analytical person with success in building positive and productive community relationships and developing diverse and engaging program content. They are enthusiastic about technology’s potential to increase social connections and access to resources for homebased older adults and possess a keen attention to detail. This is a unique opportunity to elevate one of DOROT's signature programs to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including those who are less mobile and at risk for isolation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Relationship cultivation and maintenance – create and leverage relationships that produce new classes and discussion groups that expand the breadth of the program
• Program design and evaluation – organize the collection and analysis of relevant data from DOROT’s database and program evaluations to plan targeted course development for new and existing programming
• Targeted marketing /outreach planning – create and manage varied outreach strategies that successfully engage new and diverse participants and facilitators, including those who speak Russian and Spanish
• Provide support for program facilitators – create or update professional development for program facilitators including orientation
• Work with CTT Director to improve program delivery that will help build social connections among older adults.
• Collaborate with other DOROT departments for participant referrals and program planning, including escalating special needs of participants to ensure appropriate intervention as needed.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of printed and digital marketing tools, partnering with DOROT’s Development and Communications
• Orient, support and supervise office volunteers and interns
• Provide back-up support to register new participants
• Complete other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 2-3 years of professional experience (e.g., education, social services, nonprofit management)
• Demonstrated success in relationship cultivation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Interest in working with older adults
• Creative and analytical marketing mind-set
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking/presentations
• Enthusiasm for the benefits of technology and comfort with independent learning of new technology
• Keen attention to detail and ability to perform complex administrative processes
• Marketing and basic graphic design experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Office 365; video conferencing (Zoom) is required.
• Ability to travel throughout the Metro NYC area
• Availability to work occasional evening hours and approximately four Sundays per year.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Russian is a plus, but not required

Why Work with Us

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:

• Flexibility in your working schedule. DOROT supports a hybrid work environment as well as offers just over 1 months’ time each year to spend however you like, thanks to a generous PTO policy.
• Access to health care. Whether it be medical, vision, dental, disability or life insurance, we’ve got you covered and offer a bevy of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
• Support to plan for your future. We offer a 403(b) contribution of 3% after your first two years with us with the opportunity for increasing contributions as you stay with us over time.
• Experience professional growth. DOROT is financially strong and in growth mode; we are an organization where you can make a difference.
• Competitive Compensation. Candidates can expect a base salary between $52K and $60K commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.