SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (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, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare.
Role Summary:
The primary function of the Program Coordinator, Health and Wellness is to create, plan, implement, and manage health management, exercise, and nutrition programs for LGBTQ+ older adults at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center. They will collaborate with the Program Coordinator for Arts & Culture to create innovative special programs and events. They should have a passion for, and considerable experience working with aging and/or LGBTQ+ communities and should ideally have some experience in programmatic design and implementation. They must be able to interact with, relate to, and work with LGBTQ+ older adults, community partners, and other colleagues across departments at SAGE. This role reports directly to the Director of the Edie Windsor SAGE Center.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate and promote innovative and sophisticated health and wellness programming for LGBTQ+ older adults at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center
• Develop a rapport with participants by consistently engaging and interacting with them
• Create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages involvement in Center programs and activities
• Facilitate health management or exercise programs, and coordinate nutrition activities
• Meet with the Center Director regularly to evaluate programming outcomes and goals, ensuring alignment with the NYC Department of Aging contractual targets. Develop a plan to address any identified deficiencies
• Develop relationships with community partners for the purpose of creating collaborative programming opportunities. Build strong relationships with program volunteers and consultants
• Provide additional support for others’ programs (assist with equipment setup of audio/visual equipment, set up and break down furniture, provide supplies, and collect attendance sheets)
• Work independently and collaboratively with programming staff to meet deadlines for creation of the program calendar and outreach material
• Publicize events through the creation of printed flyers, announcements, and word of mouth
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for participants about SAGE’s services and programs, and make appropriate referrals
• Assist with food service distribution as needed and act as dinner host on a weekly basis
• Represent SAGE at community events and conferences (e.g., health fairs, pride festivals)
• Complete mandatory training to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the “need-to-haves!”
Need-to-haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in health science, Exercise Science, Nutrition or a closely related field is preferred. Substantial work experience in relevant fields may be substituted for degree
• Two (2) years of experience in aging field, LGBTQ+ service, or program development
• Experience collaborating with other community-based organizations to produce programming
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with SAGE’s diverse constituency
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, with good judgment, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow through on tasks without supervision
• Computer proficient, specifically in Microsoft Suite, Canva, or other graphic design platforms
• Commitment to SAGE’s mission and alignment with SAGE’s values
• Flexible and dependable - This position requires occasional evening hours or a weekend day as needed for special events and to assist with Cooling Centers during emergency heat advisories.
• Must be willing to acquire NYC Food Handlers' license
Nice-to-haves:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience and passion for working with marginalized communities
• Familiarity with history of/issues facing marginalized older adults and the LGBTQ+ community
• Working knowledge of NYC Department for the Aging regulations and guidelines
What we offer:
The status: Full-time; Non-exemptThe location: In-person at Edie Windsor SAGE Center 305 7TH Avenue 15th Fl, New York, NY 10001The schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 8:00pm. Some mornings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required The salary: $55,000 annualized (~$30/hour)The benefits: SAGE offers an attractive benefits package including:Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidiesAn annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependentsMedical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issuesA really terrific team; and a chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!Are you interested? (We hope so!):
Got questions?:
Email careers@sageusa.org with questions about the application process.
Just a reminder:
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.
Resident Coordinator
General Info on SAGE:
SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competence training through SAGECare. SAGE supports a growing network of 70+ SAGECollab Partners across the country.
This position will report to the Assistant Director of Care Management & Resident Services.
The responsibilities:
Provide light touch case management, information, referrals, and advocacy to older adults; perform intakes/assessments, home visits, and provide case management to SAGE residents
Conduct benefit and entitlement eligibility assessments, and assist clients with public benefits applications and other entitlement programs and opportunities
Conduct group workshops/programs/support groups as needed
Collect and enter all participant and service unit data in database(s) thoroughly and timely, in accord with organizational policies and regulatory mandates
Perform tabling and other outreach at neighborhood events
Assessing older adult needs and developing care plan strategies
Providing support and resources, good relationships with external providers and developing linkages to community resources
Research and provide referrals based on care plan goals
Assisting with benefits such as Access A Ride or Visiting Nurse services, Meals on Wheels, etc.
Responding to crisis situations and developing follow-up report with details and recommendations
Communicate with family members and other stakeholders involved in the residents’ care plan services
Coordinate with both residential sites and CapitalOne representative to determine a time for our presentation deliverable associated with the CapitalOne grant.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the “need-to-haves!”
Need-to-haves:
Bachelor's degree required per grant contract
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible and dependable – this position requires some flexibility around scheduling; some evening or occasional weekend hours may be required.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to organize files, schedules, dates and information.
Self-directed and able to work with light supervision.
Computer-literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other pertinent software systems.
Nice-to-haves:
Familiarity with LGBT aging issues and cultural and linguistic competency regarding age, ability, sexuality, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, class and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults.
Familiarity with social and aging services networks and supports.
Ability to speak or write in Spanish.
What we offer:
The status: This is a full-time, non-exempt position
The location and work schedule: ~35 hours per week, M-F 9:00am-5:00pm and will be required to work in-person at SAGE Center Bronx; travel between other locations within the metropolitan area required, in accordance with participants’ needs and program necessity.
The salary range: $50,000-$55,000
The benefits: SAGE offers a rich benefits package including:
o Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premiums subsidies
o An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
o Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
o A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
o Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)
o 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
o Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff
o 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
o Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
o An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues
o A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!
Are you interested? (We hope so!) – Please apply through our careers page: https://www.sageusa.org/about-us/careers/. Don’t forget to include both your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working with us and what you’d bring to the role! Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter as a one combined file!
Got questions?: Email careers@sageusa.org with questions about the application process.
Just a reminder:
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.
Resident Coordinator
General Info on SAGE:
SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competence training through SAGECare. SAGE supports a growing network of 70+ SAGECollab Partners across the country.
This position will report to the Assistant Director of Care Management & Resident Services.
The responsibilities:
Provide light touch case management, information, referrals, and advocacy to older adults; perform intakes/assessments, home visits, and provide case management to SAGE residents
Conduct benefit and entitlement eligibility assessments, and assist clients with public benefits applications and other entitlement programs and opportunities
Conduct group workshops/programs/support groups as needed
Collect and enter all participant and service unit data in database(s) thoroughly and timely, in accord with organizational policies and regulatory mandates
Perform tabling and other outreach at neighborhood events
Assessing older adult needs and developing care plan strategies
Providing support and resources, good relationships with external providers and developing linkages to community resources
Research and provide referrals based on care plan goals
Assisting with benefits such as Access A Ride or Visiting Nurse services, Meals on Wheels, etc.
Responding to crisis situations and developing follow-up report with details and recommendations
Communicate with family members and other stakeholders involved in the residents’ care plan services
Coordinate with both residential sites and CapitalOne representative to determine a time for our presentation deliverable associated with the CapitalOne grant.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the “need-to-haves!”
Need-to-haves:
Bachelor's degree required per grant contract
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible and dependable – this position requires some flexibility around scheduling; some evening or occasional weekend hours may be required.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to organize files, schedules, dates and information.
Self-directed and able to work with light supervision.
Computer-literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other pertinent software systems.
Nice-to-haves:
Familiarity with LGBT aging issues and cultural and linguistic competency regarding age, ability, sexuality, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, class and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults.
Familiarity with social and aging services networks and supports.
Ability to speak or write in Spanish.
What we offer:
The status: This is a full-time, non-exempt position
The location and work schedule: ~35 hours per week, M-F 9:00am-5:00pm and will be required to work in-person at SAGE Center Bronx; travel between other locations within the metropolitan area required, in accordance with participants’ needs and program necessity.
The salary range: $50,000-$55,000
The benefits: SAGE offers a rich benefits package including:
o Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premiums subsidies
o An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
o Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
o A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
o Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)
o 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
o Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff
o 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
o Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
o An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues
o A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!
Are you interested? (We hope so!) – Please apply through our careers page: https://www.sageusa.org/about-us/careers/. Don’t forget to include both your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working with us and what you’d bring to the role! Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter as a one combined file!
Got questions?: Email careers@sageusa.org with questions about the application process.
Just a reminder:
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.
