Program Assistant (Office for the Aging)

Program Assistant (Office for the Aging)

Salary / Pay Rate: $31.77/hour

Job Type: Rockland County Government

Post 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:

1. 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 NY HELPS 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 View email address on click.appcast.io

Position open until filled.