Aging Services Education and Volunteer Coordinator

Trellis, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, MN, is looking to hire a full‑time (40 hours/week) Aging Services Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Do you enjoy working with older adults? Are you looking for a position where you have a direct, positive impact on others? Would you like to join an organization that values every employee and their contributions? If so, please read on!

• Competitive salary starting at $52,/year, depending on qualifications
• Amazing time off benefits: 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) for full‑time employees plus 10 holidays
• Retirement benefits with a 5% salary match
• Onsite fitness center
• Inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning, and having fun at work is the norm
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life, and disability plans for full‑time employees (30 hours/week for FT employees), employer fully paid MN PFML
• Highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care, and are supportive
• A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and track record of improving the lives of all older adults

As an Education and Volunteer Coordinator, you will provide community‑based education and outreach to metro region consumers and providers on Senior Link Age Line services and community resources such as aging, abuse prevention, long‑term care, community living support options, Medicare, and other public programs. You will engage with regional organizations, partners, and individuals to build relationships, deliver education, recruit, train, retain, and coordinate volunteers to support Senior Link Age Line programs and services effectively.

To stay current with Medicare content, you will also answer calls on the Senior Link Age Line phone line one day per week.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with two–three in‑office days per week and the remainder spent working from home or in the community.
• May require some nights and weekend schedules.
• When working off‑site, employees must meet specific internet criteria, including demonstrated high‑speed connection ability and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password‑protected) internet.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services–related field (e.g., social work, nursing, public administration, gerontology) and one year of professional or internship experience working with older adults; or
• Two‑year certificate or degree in a human services–related field or community health certificate with three years of experience working with older adults; or
• Five years of relevant professional experience working with older adults at a nursing facility, assisted living, hospital, home care, lead agency, etc.
• Experience as a public speaker with strong communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strategic thinking, strong time‑management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Understanding of community resources, public assistance programs, and Medicare.

Trellis is a nonprofit organization that advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding, and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well. By partnering with community and healthcare organizations, we strive to build age- and dementia‑friendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need.

We are innovators in the aging field.

If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please complete our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.