Senior Service Assistant

We’re looking for a community‑minded Senior Service Assistant to engage with senior citizens at the City of Berkeley. In this role, you will perform community outreach, assist in planning and coordinating senior center programs, and support a highly social and active Meals on Wheels operation that relies on volunteerism—often involving up to 25 volunteers in a variety of roles each day.

Join a team dedicated to promoting a dignified, healthful quality of life for older adults by offering connections to services and resources that encourage learning, growth, and meaningful engagement in daily living.

See the full job class specification here:

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience working with the elderly in an educational, counseling or a human service agency.

Other requirements:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. May require bilingual or bicultural skill.

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and will enjoy working with older adults from diverse backgrounds, coordinating volunteers, and helping seniors access essential services. Organized, dependable, and community‑minded, they will support daily program operations and outreach activities with compassion and professionalism.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on January 5, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio‑format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application Review for Minimum Qualifications
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
• Written Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr at the time of application.