About the Role
The Program Operations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting SAGEServes, which delivers participant programming to LGBTQ+ older adults across New York City and South Florida. This position provides essential administrative and operational support and works closely with members of the Special Programs and Care Management teams and with other departments across the agency.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate operational, programmatic, and administrative functions within the Special Programs Department, including event logistics, grant reporting, and participant engagement.
- Support the Director of Special Programs in preparing for and participating in internal and external meetings and speaking engagements.
- Assist in hiring and onboarding processes by leading initial screenings of job applicants, managing interviews scheduling and onboarding logistics, and facilitating departmental orientation for new team members.
- Engage LGBTQ+ older adults participating in SAGEServes programming - staffing the information hotline, providing internal and external referrals using a PCTI approach, coordinating transportation and emergency fund requests, and completing intakes, as needed.
- Conduct participant outreach and recruitment for programs, events, surveys, and other initiatives.
- Prepare data and narratives for grant proposals and reports, in collaboration with Special Programs, Care Management and Development teams.
- Coordinate the department’s timely and accurate submission of programmatic reports and deliverable data for internal and external use.
- Support budget tracking and reconciliation– collecting documentation, processing and monitoring expenses, and maintaining organized financial records using Microsoft Excel and other financial tracking tools.
- Manage the independent contractor agreement and vendor invoice pipeline, partnering with SAGEServes staff and the Finance Department to ensure timely payment.
- Assist with program data collection and tracking, including maintaining accurate participant and program records in Salesforce and other internal databases.
- Coordinate logistical and administrative aspects of Special Programs events and community gatherings, including managing vendor relationships, ordering catering and supplies, tracking registration, booking transportation, and supporting day-of logistics.
- Develop program outreach content, including designing event flyers and materials, writing participant- and partner-facing communications, and ensuring brand and messaging consistency.
- Serve as a liaison across departments to support communication, project coordination, and timely completion of administrative and operational tasks.
- Support SAGE’s participation in the Heritage of Pride Parade and/or other Pride Month events.
- Provide peer-level coverage of similarly scoped responsibilities during colleagues’ leaves or absences to ensure continuity of operations.
- Other responsibilities and job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience providing administrative support to social service programs and/or non-profit leaders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and schedules.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn Salesforce and other relevant software.
- Demonstrated cultural humility and familiarity with issues impacting diverse older adults across race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, immigration status, HIV status, and other intersecting identities.
- Deep commitment to person-centered trauma-informed (PCTI) practice and LGBTQ+ affirming care is essential.
- Deep commitment to LGBTQ+ communities and to equity and inclusion, including affirming and supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people, advancing racial equity, challenging ageism, and honoring the dignity and autonomy of LGBTQ+ older adults.
- Center and uplift the voices, experiences, and leadership of LGBTQ+ older adults, grounded in the principle of “nothing about us without us.”
- Prioritize meaningful collaboration with colleagues, partner organizations, and community members – actively listening to and learning from each other.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
- Salesforce proficiency (ability to learn)
- Budget tracking
- Financial record maintenance
- Event logistics coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Content development
- Communication
- Project coordination
Location
- New York City
- South Florida
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- At least 2 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $52,000
Benefits
- Two medical insurance plan options with generous HRA contribution and premium subsidies
- Annually funded HRA (up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
- Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
- Generous PTO and office closures for holidays
- 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
- 8 weeks of Sabbatical leave after seven years of employment
- 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage
- Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to help make a positive impact on SAGE staff and culture
- Chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work
About the Company
- SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults.
- Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations.
- SAGE works to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, advocates for their rights, deepens understanding of aging across all communities, and promotes positive representations of LGBTQ+ life in later years.
Equal Opportunity
- SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.
