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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
Pasadena Village is heavily involved in long-term disaster recovery and community resilience following the Eaton Fire. The fire significantly impacted our Pasadena Village network, and we are currently supporting over 400 older adults whose homes are lost or damaged. Due to this ongoing situation, 25% of current staff and volunteer efforts are dedicated to relief and recovery. This work is expanding thanks to generous funders, offering a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in disaster recovery, resource coordination, and providing direct support to vulnerable older adults during a critical recovery phase.
Schedule
● 20-25 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: January – May 2026
● Weekly schedule has some flexibility, must have availability on Wednesday afternoons and some weekends
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 & development
● Program evaluation
● Marketing
● Community partnership building
● Office/administrative work
● Interdisciplinary collaboration
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
● Community building & outreach
● Gerontology
● Social Work
● Public Health
● Disaster Relief & Recovery
● Marketing
● 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 & participate in upcoming events with colleagues and Villagers
● Participate and help with programming including:
IT Café – free 1:1 technology help for members of the community, in English and Spanish
New group gatherings
New programs in Spanish
● Collaborate with extra-organizational representatives to develop programming
● Work with staff to evaluate programs via verbal and written feedback
S.A.F.E. Initiative: Seniors Against Fraud and Exploitation
● Work with the Program Manager to sustain our SAFE 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 equips 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
● Develop educational material on scams & fraud, including content and questions
● Promote SAFE pledge online in English and Spanish
● Track and evaluate program participation
Marketing & Social Media
● Amplify the Village story across Instagram and Facebook through creative, community-oriented content
● Foster meaningful engagement with the online community and develop new connections through collaborative posts
● Collaborate with the Admin & Communications Coordinator to maintain a consistent voice and visual identity across all platforms
● Expand audience reach by identifying and contacting potential hyperlocal micro/macro collaborators and community partners to share our story
● Promote initiatives and programs - including S.A.F.E. fraud prevention success stories, IT Café learnings, new AgingSGV.org listings - into accessible, shareable digital content
Outreach & Resource Fairs
● Represent Pasadena Village at community events with older adult volunteers on Outreach Team
● Support the planning and logistics for the May 20 free resource fair Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month
● Help participants fill out SAFE pledge 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
● Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with 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
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Pasadena Village, 236 W. Mountain Street, #113, Pasadena, California 91103
626-765-6037 • [email protected]