Why National Council on Aging
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedEmpowers struggling older adults by connecting them to vital benefits programs that improve their financial security and overall well-being.
- Workforce development: provide training, support, and job placement to enable older adults to reenter the workforce.$35.6M spent in FY2024
- Economic well being: provide services and supports to increase older adults' access to benefits programs that increase their financial security.$19.9M spent in FY2024
- Healthy Aging programs: support the expansion and sustainability of health promotion and disease prevention programs for older adults.$13.9M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJoin Our Mission. Shape the Future. At NCOA, we are on a mission to create the conditions for all to age well in America—today and into the future. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of older adults through innovative programs, trusted advocacy, and meaningful partnerships that advance health, economic security, and equity. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Program Associate, AmeriCorps Workforce Development to bring their expertise, passion, and commitment to help drive our mission forward.
This team member will play a pivotal role in supporting the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program by coordinating participant services, strengthening community and employer partnerships, and helping older adults build the skills and experience needed to pursue meaningful employment opportunities. The ideal candidate is an organized and relationship-focused program professional who thrives on supporting participants, building community relationships, and coordinating multiple priorities to help older adults successfully navigate training, volunteer service, and pathways to employment.
They will embrace and exemplify NCOA's core values of Caring for All, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect , fostering a culture of excellence while helping ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and security. If you are ready to make a lasting difference while leading with purpose, we invite you to join our team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Associate, AmeriCorps Workforce Development plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development initiatives within the Center for Economic Well-Being (CEW). This includes providing program, participant, and operational support for the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP) activities in Wheeling, West Virginia. Working both independently and collaboratively, the Program Associate partners with internal staff, community organizations, employers, training providers, and volunteers to support successful program implementation and advance workforce development goals.
Working closely with the AmeriCorps program team, the Program Associate supports AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers throughout the West Virginia Northern Panhandle, western Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio by coordinating participant recruitment, volunteer service, training, mentoring, and employment readiness activities for adults age 55 and older. The Program Associate builds relationships with the local business community to expand workforce opportunities for older adults and support participants in obtaining permanent employment. This position emphasizes providing quality volunteer experiences and specialized training that prepare older adults for permanent employment.
About the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP): The AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce…
About National Council on Aging
From its Form 990- Budget $77.9M
- Staff 569 · founded 1960
- Pays its leaders $188K–$491K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 7 · Jobs at National Council on Aging · Full 990 report