The town of Mattapoisett is seeking highly motivated and qualified applicants for the position of Director of Council on Aging.
Mattapoisett is a small, coastal community in Southeastern Massachusetts with an annual operating budget of approximately $32 million.
The Director of the Council on Aging is responsible for planning, administering, and supervising all operations and activities of the Council on Aging (COA) to meet the needs of the Senior population in Mattapoisett. This role involves ensuring compliance with municipal, state, and federal guidelines, and maintaining a safe, courteous, and professional environment.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in human services, nursing, psychology, or a related field (master’s preferred), and a minimum of two years of experience in elder client assessment, senior program development, and grant writing. Candidates with comparable experience aligned with the job description are encouraged to apply. A strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to elder programs is essential.
This is a full-time, in person position, 35 hours/week with a salary range of $62,000.00 -$72,000.00.
Complete job description is available on the town website under Employment.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and references to HR@mattapoisett.net for consideration. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.