Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account

• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/)

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JOB SUMMARY

Oversees daily operations of assigned senior center, including program management, facility, and grounds maintenance. Supervises staff and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services field, or other closely related field, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior supervisory experience.

Must have or acquire and maintain a Food Safety Manager's Certification within sixty (60) days of hire date.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the development and management of a congregate meal program, transportation, health promotion, and recreational programming.

• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.

• Manages the daily operations of the assigned senior center based on County and agency policies and procedures.

• Participates in job-related committees and professional development activities.

• Develops, maintains, and monitors community partnerships.

• Manages assigned budgets. Oversees the P-card process for center staff. Orders appropriate and sufficient supplies for the center in a timely manner.

• Coordinates facility issues, upkeep, maintenance, and remodel of facilities as determined by County ownership and agreements with municipalities.

• Oversees recruitment, training, placement, and retention of volunteers.

• Ensures the development of center systems to collect, track and report activities, required data elements, and achievement of goals.

• Manages maintenance of the facility and grounds, including inventory of all County property.

• Ensures the development and implementation of a center evacuation plan and ongoing staff training.

• Refers clients to internal and external resources to address their specific needs.

• Refers clients to internal and external resources that might be beneficial to the client’s needs.

• Maintains the assigned senior center quality assurance checklist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Personnel supervision, management, and development

• Administration and organization methods

• Budget management

• Program development and evaluation

• Accessing community resources and relationship building

• Marketing materials

• Computer systems

• Problem-solving/conflict management

• Food service in a commercial environment

• Applicable Federal, State, and County rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities to:

• Interpret and communicate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Analyze and evaluate program data

• Relate to individuals from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds

• Act independently within the scope of responsibilities

• Relate effectively with older adults

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Assess emergency situations

• Demonstrate effective public relations and excellent customer service skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and be on feet for an extended period of time.

Additional Information

Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services is recruiting for a Senior Center Manager position. The Active Aging Program operates 15 senior centers throughout Salt Lake County. The Senior Center Manager is responsible for managing all activities and staff at the senior center, as well as the facility's maintenance. This position requires in-office work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting. Requires lifting, sitting, and bending.

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Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY

Requisition ID2026-41409

of Openings1

Posted Date (9/4/2026 1:08 PM)

DepartmentAging & Adult Services

Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY

Location : Address1300 W 300 N

Location : Postal Code84116

Position TypeRegular Full-Time (Merit)

Post End Date9/12/2026

Grade015

Minimum Pay$60,136/Yr.

Maximum Pay$90,206/Yr.