Program Intern

Pasadena Village

Program Intern

Job Description

Temporary, part-time, Non-exempt

Pasadena Village is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People of Color, people with disabilities, older adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

ABOUT PASADENA VILLAGE

Pasadena Village is a nonprofit organization of adults over 55 whose mission is to foster vital independent living in a spirit of mutual support, enrichment, and inclusiveness. Pasadena Village has over 250 active older adult members who live in the west San Gabriel Valley and adjacent areas. They stay connected via active walking and hiking outings, support groups and discussion groups, and they support each other and contribute to the local community as they age in place. They plan educational programs and cultural activities to engage in lifelong learning, and to connect with each other and the wider community. Learn more about Pasadena Village, and view our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan at

https://www.pasadenavillage.org/pages/10036-strategic-plan-2022-2027

Our organization is growing and supporting more older adults, and we invite you to join our team as an intern and work with our 6 staff and over 120 volunteers.

Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery

Over 90 of the older adults in our network evacuated or sought shelter elsewhere since the Eaton Fire began on January 7. Twenty-three lost their homes and almost all of their possessions. About 20 additional older adults in our community are still displaced. Due to generous funders, we are expanding our outreach to support more older adults impacted by the fires. Approximately 30% of our current staff and volunteer efforts are still focused on relief and recovery.

Schedule

• 10-18 hours/week
• Onsite work at the Pasadena Village Office, 236 W. Mountain St, #113, Pasadena, CA 91103 or at programs and events in the greater Pasadena area
• Option for some remote work in CA (after initial training)
• Duration August – December 2025
• Schedule flexible, must have availability on Wednesdays and Saturdays

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This internship will familiarize you with the workings of a dynamic, growing nonprofit organization. As Americans ages 65 and older are the fastest growing age group with a projected increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050, wherever your career takes you, you are likely to interact with older adults as coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, clients, or customers. Learning outcomes include:

• Program planning
• Program evaluation
• Marketing
• Networking
• Office/administrative work
• Teamwork

If you are open to exploring career paths in the following fields, this would be an ideal position for you to gain skills, immerse yourself in program development, familiarize yourself with the needs of the growing older adult population, and be part of a caring team. Career Pathways:

• Nonprofit management
• Fundraising/Development
• Volunteer management
• Program development/administration
• Gerontology
• Social Work
• Public Health
• Other healthcare fields

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work with Pasadena Village and fellow staff to:

• Support peer-driven programming
• Allow older adults to fully engage in the community and maintain their inter-dependence
• Support an active office, and the staff, members, and volunteers of Pasadena Village

Office Support

• Handle incoming and outgoing phone and email communication
• Provide professional and accurate information to members, volunteers, donors, fellow staff, and the community
• Provide clerical support to the staff
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to plan events and receive direction and assignments
• Assist with mailings and information packets
• Take notes during meetings and follow up on deliverables

Individual Support of Older Adults

• Provide technical support for individual older adults; some with limited vision and/or mobility
• Support older adults impacted by Eaton Fire with disaster recovery and relief

Program Planning & Execution

• Prepare for upcoming events with fellow staff
• Participate and help with programming including:
  • IT Café – free technical help in English and Spanish
  • New group gatherings
  • New programs in Spanish
• Staff outreach tables at community events
• Work with staff to evaluate programs via verbal and written feedback

New SAFE initiative: Seniors Against Fraud and Exploitation

• Work with the Program Manager to launch a new initiative designed to raise awareness of elder scams and fraud, prevent further instances, and help peers support victims in the San Gabriel Valley community. Through education and outreach, this initiative would equip older adults, caregivers, families, and other community members and professionals with means to detect, prevent, and report elder fraud and scams.
• Work with older adult volunteers, fellow staff, and partners to gather concise information on types of elder scams and fraud, how to detect signs of abuse, steps to take to prevent it, what to do if abuse is suspected, and how to support victims
• Promote SAFE pledge online in English and Spanish
• Track and evaluate program participation

Outreach & Resource Fairs

• Represent Pasadena Village at community events with older adult volunteers on Outreach Team
• Help participants fill out SAFE pledge on an iPad at community events
• Distribute certificates and fraud prevention information

Resource Connections

• Assist with researching, evaluating, summarizing, and posting new resources to AgingSGV.org free resource site
• Share resources across platforms – social media, email, word of mouth
• Meet with potential program partners
• Connect older adults with resources

Qualifications

• Articulate written and verbal communication
• Empathy and ability to engage well with volunteers and staff
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Spanish proficiency and ability to provide written & oral Spanish and English translation
• Computer Skills: familiarity in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Microsoft (Excel and Word), and Zoom
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Must pass background check
• High school diploma or equivalent; ideal for a candidate who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a related field

Opportunities

• Help older adults thrive and build a community of support
• Support from fellow staff, village leaders, and volunteers
• Opportunity to grow and contribute to the community
• We believe that having a small but mighty team of diverse backgrounds working together will enable us to fulfill our mission

About this Position:

This temporary part-time, non-exempt position reports to the Program Manager. $19/hour

Apply

Email Pablo Ortiz-Morales at pablo@pasadenavillage.org your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.