The Social Connection Coordinator will support the YMCA's efforts to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults by creating meaningful opportunities for social engagement and community connection. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating First Friday social events and other activities, developing partnerships with community organizations, supporting outreach and participant recruitment, coordinating volunteers, and gathering participant feedback to evaluate program impact.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or public health preferred.
• Familiarity with chronic disease prevention programs is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be available for monthly evening and occasional weekend events.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinating monthly First Friday events and other social activities.
• Supporting initiatives that address loneliness and social isolation.
• Developing partnerships with libraries, senior centers, and community organizations.
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Collecting participant feedback and tracking program outcomes.