ABQ Department of Senior Affairs

09/28/2023

Whether you are just beginning your career, seeking a second career, or you’re looking for a new challenge, City of Albuquerque has a wide variety of job opportunities to choose from. Click here to find out if this one is right for you! https://bit.ly/3RFp5C0

Position Summary Oversee and coordinate activities for the seniors and youth within the Department of Senior Affairs including fitness, nutrition, senior information and referral services, family caregiver support services, youth and inter-generational activities, programs and events; implement p...

09/26/2023

We had a BLAST at last weekend's Compete and Meet Pickleball Tournament. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to our competitors!

09/23/2023

The City is actively looking for our next Head Cook! Will it be you? Check out the listing and apply today! Not for you? We have open positions in multiple departments. View them all at cabq.gov/jobs. https://bit.ly/3EVQdop

Position Summary Oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for meal service activities and operations at the CASA Kitchen; oversee ordering and receiving of food and kitchen supplies and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of r...

09/21/2023

Yesterday, we celebrated National at Los Volcanes Senior Center the only way we know how: With plenty of music, laughter, and of course, green chile! Thank you to everyone who came out to join us!

09/21/2023

Do you want to see our community’s seniors lead more active and independent lives? As our next Community Recreation Coordinator (Outdoor Recreational Programs), you can make it happen. Click here to learn more and apply! https://bit.ly/45ZN6rE

Position Summary **Maintain, monitor and develop community recreational and outdoor sports programs and activities; supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff and volunteers responsible for assigned area; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures...

09/19/2023

Happy ! We had so much fun celebrating at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center today.

09/19/2023

📣 It’s !

Now is a great time to brush up on your falls risk and injury prevention know-how, and we’re here to help. Join us on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center for a Falls Risk Screening Event.

Take advantage of free risk assessments, strength and balance tests, home safety education, a shoe fit clinic, and more!

More information: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/events/falls-risk-screening-event-1

09/18/2023

Stay healthy this season. 💪

COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics are ongoing at City of Albuquerque senior and multigenerational centers. All ages welcome, no appointment required. Cost is 100% free.

More information: cabq.gov/seniors/events

09/16/2023

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens in our community? City of Albuquerque is right there with you. Apply now to join our team! https://bit.ly/3PnzteC

Position Summary Supervise, plan and coordinate the operations and activities for assigned centers; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher-level supervisory or management st...

09/15/2023

Congratulations to our CASA kitchen staff for winning a 2023 New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Award! The awards recognize NM schools and senior centers for serving locally grown food and supporting NM agriculture. 🌶️

09/14/2023

Students from Amy Biehl High School Foundation gave back to the community by partnering with our Volunteers in Action and Social Services team to prepare resource information packets and supplies for upcoming events. Thank you, Amy Biehl students for donating your time to support Albuquerque Seniors! If you are interested in volunteering with our all ages program VIA call 505-764-1009.

09/14/2023

With excellent benefits, including health, dental, & retirement, the City of Albuquerque is proud to invest in you. Join our team as the next Senior Affairs Recreation Assistant (20 Hours / Sports & Fitness Instructor). We can't wait to meet you! https://bit.ly/48cLQTw

Position Summary Facilitate the health and fitness of senior citizens; instruct group exercise classes; provide a broad range of physical education and recreation activities designed to enhance the quality of life of older adults and maintain records of senior participants. Job descriptions are...

09/11/2023

Volunteers from our AmeriCorps Seniors programs united in service to assemble Vial of L.I.F.E. kits for the Albuquerque community. Thank you to Albuquerque Fire Rescue for partnering with us for our 9/11 Day of Service event!

09/09/2023

City of Albuquerque is committed to providing employees with one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. Keep yourself and your family healthy and well! Apply now. https://bit.ly/44Pm8S6

Position Summary Maintain assigned Senior Affairs stand-alone meal site facility; serve meals to seniors; adhere to applicable federal, state and local government food regulations; coordinate, plan and schedule recreational and educational activities for assigned meal site within the Department o...

09/08/2023

Join us for a Senior Sock Hop at Barelas Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13th from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.! Musical guest Mr. Gil featuring Eva Torrez, plus refreshments and fun! Tickets $2.

09/07/2023

Do you want to see our community’s seniors lead more active and independent lives? As our next Senior Affairs Program Assistant II (30 Hours), you can make it happen. Click here to learn more and apply! https://bit.ly/3LfUmY1

Position Summary Assist in the implementation of various Senior Affairs programs; provide assistance and information to senior citizens; provide transportation services for frail, elderly or restricted seniors; perform record keeping, cash handling, and receptionist duties for Senior Affairs prog...

09/05/2023

📺 The New Mexico State Fair Parade is coming to you! Join us for the live broadcast on September 9th at 9 a.m. on Public Access Channel 27, One Albuquerque Media Channel 16 (Comcast), and online at www.studio519abq.com and www.koat.com.

Get ready for a vibrant cultural celebration from the comfort of your own home!

🎉 Exciting News! The New Mexico State Fair Parade is coming to you! 📺 Join us for the live broadcast on September 9th at 9 a.m. on Public Access channel 27, One Albuquerque Media channel 16 (Comcast), and online at www.studio519abq.com and www.koat.com. Get ready for a vibrant cultural celebration from the comfort of your own home!

09/02/2023

Over 6,000 City employees believe that providing quality services to our community is the most satisfying work anyone could choose to do. Join them! Apply now to be our next Senior Center Manager: https://bit.ly/3YZz5aE

Position Summary Supervise, plan and coordinate assigned center's activities and operations of a Senior Center within the Department of Senior Affairs; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff ass...

08/31/2023

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens in our community? City of Albuquerque is right there with you. Apply now to join our team! https://bit.ly/3Plk7c2

Position Summary Participate in processing, monitoring and maintaining documents regarding a variety of City programs in an assigned department or division; assist all professional staff with routine and/or clerical duties; maintain department filing systems records and databases; and perform a v...

08/28/2023

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is bringing their no-cost foot care clinic and Medicare 101 presentation to Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center on Wednesday, August 30. Details below.

We are partnering with the ABQ Department of Senior Affairs to bring no-cost foot care and Medicare 101 to senior centers across Albuquerque. Next stop: Mesa Multigenerational Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Details below.

08/26/2023

The City strives to provide a competitive, comprehensive compensation package that will attract and retain the brightest and best. We are especially proud to offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave! Apply today! https://bit.ly/3KWxDQE

Position Summary Maintain assigned Senior Affairs stand-alone meal site facility; serve meals to seniors; adhere to applicable federal, state and local government food regulations; coordinate, plan and schedule recreational and educational activities for assigned meal site within the Department o...

08/24/2023

Green chile. Beautiful sunsets. Hot air balloons. There's a lot to love about our city. Why not make it your career? The City of Albuquerque is hiring! Apply today: https://bit.ly/45BbEXa

Position Summary Provide entry-level professional accounting support, including posting data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs; analyze and review financial transactions in preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform financial analysis for various programs within the city a...

08/19/2023

The City is actively looking for our next General Service Worker! Will it be you? Check out the listing and apply today! Not for you? We have open positions in multiple departments. View them all at cabq.gov/jobs. https://bit.ly/3P1xe1D

Position Summary Participate in maintenance and cleaning of City buildings and facilities including janitorial and minor repair tasks; perform set-up and take-down of displays and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to...

08/17/2023

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens in our community? City of Albuquerque is right there with you. Apply now to join our team! https://bit.ly/3QHgnT2

Position Summary Participate in meal service activities within the Department of Senior Affairs; assist in the preparation and distribution of food and perform a variety of technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of ...

08/12/2023

Do you want to see our community’s seniors lead more active and independent lives? As our next Driver (30 Hours), you can make it happen. Click here to learn more and apply! https://bit.ly/3OvdWR2

Position Summary Operate a City vehicle in support of an assigned function including either the pick-up and delivery of items to City departments, the transportation of participants to and from various locations and perform safety checks on assigned vehicles. Job descriptions are intended to pr...

08/11/2023

Saddle up and mosey on down to Highland Senior Center next month for our Dudes & Dollies Dance! Tickets go on sale Monday, August 14, at the Highland Senior Center front desk.

08/10/2023

We're hiring! Click to apply: Senior Affairs Program Assistant II (30 Hours) - https://bit.ly/3OP32FZ

Position Summary Assist in the implementation of various Senior Affairs programs; provide assistance and information to senior citizens; provide transportation services for frail, elderly or restricted seniors; perform record keeping, cash handling, and receptionist duties for Senior Affairs prog...

01/14/2023

"Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yesterday Volunteers and students from the Mark Armijo Academy served the community by writing thank you cards and painting inspirational rocks for educators, seniors and veterans. A wonderful example of the spirit!

01/14/2023

Are you looking to be of service in your community? Find out how you can make a difference as our next Senior Affairs Program Assistant II (30 Hours): https://bit.ly/3CNw3wx

Position Summary **Assist in the implementation of various Senior Affairs programs; provide assistance and information to senior citizens; provide transportation services for frail, elderly or restricted seniors; perform record keeping, cash handling, and receptionist duties for Senior Affairs p...

01/13/2023

Looking for help with your phone, computer or other tech questions? Please join DSA and Teeniors for one of our FREE group workshops or our open tech hours.

01/12/2023

Are you looking to be of service in your community? Find out how you can make a difference as our next Kitchen Aide (30 Hours): https://bit.ly/3QGwPkE

Position Summary **Participate in meal service activities within the Department of Senior Affairs; assist in the preparation and distribution of food and perform a variety of technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.** _Job descriptions are intended to present a general...

01/11/2023

This morning AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteers assembled 168 donation bags which will be delivered to homebound older adults through the Senior Affairs Care Coordination program. Thank you to all who donated to the Annual Senior Holiday Donation Drive!

01/11/2023

Join us for Senior Day at the New Mexico Legislature in Santa Fe on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Please contact the Senior or Multigenerational Center of your choice to sign up for transportation. Spots are filling fast.

01/10/2023

Come join a free computer class at DSA centers throughout the Month. Contact any DSA center to find additional classes.

01/09/2023

Looking for a place to exercise and fulfill that new years resolution, please come and join our Multigenerational and 50+ facilities.

For additional information please visit: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/50-sports-fitness

01/07/2023

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens in our community? City of Albuquerque is right there with you. Apply now to join our team! https://bit.ly/3VTnkPR

Position Summary **Participate in meal service activities within the Department of Senior Affairs; assist in the preparation and distribution of food and perform a variety of technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.** _Job descriptions are intended to present a general...

01/06/2023

DSA staff along with team members from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico delivered donations to homebound seniors from the Holiday Adopt a Family Drive. Several seniors benefited from the generosity of the Albuquerque community! Thank you to all of you who donated to the holiday drive!

01/05/2023

Do you want to be part of a government that is moving forward? Consider a career working for City of Albuquerque. Click here to learn more about this great role and apply: https://bit.ly/3Qe2Lg1

Position Summary **Supervise, plan and coordinate the operations and activities for assigned centers; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher-level supervisory or management...

01/04/2023

Join us at North Domingo Baca Multi-Gen Center on January 5, 2023 to listen to priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Each forum will be hosted via Webinar and will be broadcast at each location. Unable to visit the webinar locations in person? Zoom links available at aging.nm.gov

01/04/2023

Join Lt. Governor Morales, Cabinet Secretary Katrina Hotrum-Lopez, and state legislators on January 5th at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center to discuss the important issues coming up in this year's legislative session.

Viewing parties will also be hosted at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center and North Valley Senior Center. Refreshments will be provided.