Program Assistant (Office for the Aging)

Program Assistant (Office for the Aging)

Type:

Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate:

$31.77/hour

Posted Date:

06/08/2026 10:30 AM Job Description The Rockland County Office for the Aging is seeking a qualified candidate to work in their busy, service‑driven department This is specialized work involving the responsibility for providing technical and clerical support for a variety of programs and/or projects ensuring that programs run smoothly and efficiently. The specific activities will depend on the area of assignment. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to other staff and/or volunteer workers involved in on-going programs. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four (4) years of paid or volunteer office clerical work experience in an organization (e.g., a business, municipality, political party, school, church, charitable organization, etc.) that substantially involved the responsibility for providing services to the community or a community group (e.g., youths, senior citizens, veterans, etc.), or providing clerical, technical, or administrative support for a program; or An Associate's degree or higher and two (2) years of paid or volunteer office clerical work experience in an organization (e.g., a business, municipality, political party, school, church, charitable organization, etc.) that substantially involved the responsibility for providing services to the community or a community group (e.g., youths, senior citizens, veterans, etc.), or providing clerical, technical, or administrative support for a program.

NOTES:

Volunteer work experience must be documented on the Volunteer Experience Form available on the Rockland County Department of Personnel webpage. Part-time volunteer work experience will be prorated in the same way as part-time paid work experience.

Other Requirements and Information:

Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position as part of the

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Local program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $31.77 Hourly Salary (as of 6/8/2026) 35 Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension eligibility Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training How to

Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, and cover letter to: Mary Ellen Distefano at Position open until filled.