EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Pasadena Village's open positions are listed here. For volunteer opportunities, please visit Volunteer Opportunities.
Pasadena Village
Driver
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 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-two lost their homes and almost all of their possessions. 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
● 15-18 hours/week
● Schedule Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, and some Saturdays
● Onsite work in the greater Pasadena area (Pasadena Village Office is located at 236 W. Mountain St, #113, Pasadena, CA 91103)
● Duration September – at least December 2025
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work with Pasadena Village and fellow staff to:
● Allow older adults to fully engage in the community and maintain their inter-dependence
● Provide friendly service and safe rides in the greater Pasadena area
● The job duties include providing safe and courteous transportation service to passengers and assisting passengers with or without mobility devices, service animals in boarding and exiting the vehicle
● Support older adults impacted by Eaton Fire with transportation services
● Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper operation of vehicle, including on-board equipment, and report any conditions which require repair and/or maintenance on the vehicle
● Follow safety procedures for loading, unloading and securing all passengers
● Report delays, incidents, accidents, and other traffic issues
● Ensure safe and clean vehicle conditions at the start and end of each shift
● Follow defensive driving techniques to minimize the risk of accidents and incidents
● Safely operate vehicle, including adherence to all California DMV laws
Transportation for Older Adults
● Provide excellent customer service
● Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper operation of vehicle, including on-board equipment, and report any conditions which require repair and/or maintenance on the vehicle
● Follow safety procedures for loading, unloading and securing all passengers
● Diffuse difficult situations during the work day
● Report delays, accidents, and other traffic issues
● Accurately document all trips and odometer readings
● Follow defensive driving techniques to minimize the risk of accidents and incidents
● Immediately report any accidents or incidents
● Maintain good hygiene and a professional image at all times
● Ensure safe and clean vehicle conditions at the start and end of each shift
● Safe operation of vehicles, including adherence to all California DMV laws
● Work with fellow staff to evaluate transportation initiatives via verbal and written feedback
Qualifications and Requirements
● Articulate written and verbal communication
● Empathy and ability to engage well with older adults, volunteers, and staff
● Ability to walk, bend, squat, stoop, twist, crouch, reach, kneel, and display physical dexterity
● Ability to lift mobility devices (walkers, canes, non-motorized devices)
● Ability to sit for extended periods of time
● Possess full range of sense of hearing, speech, and vision
● Minimum twenty-three (23) years of age
● Must have a valid California driver’s license for minimum of one (1) year
● Possess a functional knowledge of Los Angeles County
● Spanish proficiency and ability to provide written & oral Spanish and English translation
● Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
● Must pass background check and driving history report; satisfy contract requirements regarding DUI, reckless driving, felony, and misdemeanor convictions
● High school diploma or equivalent
Opportunities
● Help older adults thrive while aging-in-place
● Support from fellow staff, village leaders, and volunteers
● 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. $21-23/hour
Apply
Email Pablo Ortiz-Morales at [email protected] your resume. No phone calls, please.
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.
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 [email protected] your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.
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Pasadena Village, 236 W. Mountain Street, #113, Pasadena, California 91103
626-765-6037 • [email protected]