About the role#
The Aging Services Intern supports outreach, administrative operations, and participant engagement at Rogerson Communities. You will work under staff supervision to assist with inquiry follow-up, documentation management, and intake coordination. This role offers exposure to aging services administration, care navigation, and the daily operations of programs serving older adults and their families.
What you'll do#
- Follow up on prospective participants and caregiver inquiries.
- Organize and maintain intake files and support documentation.
- Review intake files for missing information and follow up as directed.
- Update shared intake tracking tools and monitor the status of prospects in the intake queue.
- Conduct phone and email outreach to prospects regarding forms, documents, and next steps in the intake process.
- Provide routine administrative support, including filing, data entry, and status updates.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a college, university, or relevant certification program in gerontology, social work, public health, healthcare administration, human services, psychology, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in older adults, aging services, healthcare, community outreach, or nonprofit work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple follow-up tasks.
- Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with older adults, caregivers, staff, and community partners.
- Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to protect confidential participant information.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Location & details#
- Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Schedule: Per-diem, 8 to 10 hours per week.
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Rogerson Communities
Rogerson Communities is a non-profit organization based in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Founded in 1860, the agency provides housing and support services for elders, persons with disabilities, and the working poor in the Greater Boston area. The network operates various programs including adult day health services and specialized fitness initiatives for older adults. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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