Council On Aging Board Member Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Council On Aging Board Member City of Lowell – 3.8
Lowell, MA Job Details Estimated:
$48.1K – $69.2K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Budgeting Senior level Full Job Description Job Details Job ID 3985 Category Board & Commission Opportunities Status Open Posted June 24, 2025
Closing Open Until Filled City of Lowell Post Date:
June 24, 2025
Deadline:
Open Until Filled Council on Aging Board Council on
Aging Board Member Position Title:
Council on Aging Board Member (3985)
Board:
Council on
Aging Board Duration of Term:
Three Year Term SUMMARY To identify the needs of Lowell’s senior citizens, develop programs and services to meet those needs, to educate the community on elder issues, to advocate on behalf of elders; to set goals and objectives, and support staff in implementing and promoting the COA’s mission. COA Board Members are appointed by the City Manager. The terms are for three years.
RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Attend required meetings and adhere to attendance policies within COA by-laws. 2. Attend Board orientations and training programs as offered. 3.Serve on at least one committee per year as assigned by the Chairman. 4.Understand and approve the COA budget and advocate for the budget’s acceptance through the municipality’s process. 5.Monitor the budget throughout the year. 6.Assist with annual and long term planning 7.Be aware of all State and Federal legislation concerning funding information and program planning which exists in the elder network. 8.The Board members will promote and support, in a positive way, all programs, which will enhance the lives of Lowell’s seniors and advocate on their behalf and attend COA functions. 9.Board members shall educate and enlist community support concerning the needs of the elderly and shall see that services and programs are designed, promoted, and implemented to fill those needs or to coordinate existing services in the community for the elderly population. 10.Enhance the public image of the COA by being an ambassador to the community for the COA. 11.The Board shall, in consultation with the Executive Director, establish policies and procedures for service programs and use of the Senior Center. 12.
Accepted COA Board protocol:
a.
No member of the Board shall make written or oral representation for the COA unless authorized by Council vote. b.
Board members shall coordinate all business communications with the Executive Director. c.
No single Board member shall make requests of any staff person or assign duties to the staff.
APPLICANTS
Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Neil Osborne, Human Relations Director, Lowell City Hall – Room 19, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Application material may also be submitted via e-mail to or by fax to 978-446-7102. The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging. “The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability.”
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