“The staff is so friendly! They go out of their way to make me feel welcome.”

Redwood Coast Senior Center provides stimulating activities, essential services and programs for active seniors. Located in Fort Bragg, on the magnificent Mendocino Coast, our historic Community Center supports optimal wellness and healthy aging.

Our History

In 1973, a concerned and active community member, Bea Erickson, gathered seven key community members together with the common goal of creating a place where seniors on the coast could gather. The meeting was the culmination of over four years of exhaustive work by Bea: canvassing and interviewing her fellow seniors, learning about what their needs were and what activities and resources they were interested in.

Out of this dedication, the Bea Erickson Senior Center was born. Through the years it has been a place for creativity, companionship and community for many generations of seniors on the coast. Now known as Redwood Coast Seniors, it continues to be a bright, welcoming space where you can meet old friends or make new ones.

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

Volunteer and Activities Coordinator

Coordinates all phases of activities including recruiting and coordinating volunteers. Sets priorities, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned volunteers. Provides responsible assistance to the Executive Director. Works with other outside agencies as needed. Excellent computer and social media skills required.

Posted 5-8-2025

Receptionis/Dispatcher

This position performs a variety of customer service and office support duties for the center, which include answering telephone, radio dispatch, front desk reception, handling monetary transactions, record keeping, performs routine operations of office equipment, provides information and assistance to staff and the general public and related work as required. Computer experience required.

Employment Application

Our Team

Jill Rexrode

Jill Rexrode

Executive Director

Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez

Dispatch and Information

Rose Matson

Rose Matson

Outreach Program Manager

Natalie Mahaffey

Natalie Mahaffey

Outreach Assistant

Mark Steese

Mark Steese

Business Accountant

Bill Hawk

Bill Hawk

Transportation Manager

Heidi Mabery

Heidi Mabery

Food Services Manager

Helen Jacobs

Helen Jacobs

Senior Peer Counseling

Stina Cooper

Stina Cooper

Day Program Coordinator

Shelly Richards

Shelly Richards

Transportation Services

Paul Nylund

Paul Nylund

Transportation Services

To be Announced

To be Announced

Thrift Store Manage

Our Board

Zo Abell

Zo Abell

Board Chair

Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll

Board Treasurer

Susan Blackmer

Susan Blackmer

Vice Chair/Secretary

Claire Buckley

Claire Buckley

Board of Directors

Financials