LITTLE HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER –
Peninsula Volunteers Little House 
The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., is a private, nonprofit, voluntary tax-exempt agency supported by fundraising events, fees, foundation and public grants, individuals, and businesses. It develops and administers programs for the aging population of the mid-Peninsula region.      

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with the aging population and reach out to persons of all ages.
• Work collaboratively with a wide variety of professionals and other agencies in the community as well as with staff and volunteers of Peninsula Volunteers.
• Strong program planning and development skills
• Knowledge of budgeting principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize and follow through on details.           
• Valid California Driver’s License, maintain a good safety record (verified by a DMV printout), a reliable vehicle, proof of liability insurance with a minimum of 100,000/300,000 coverage and to show proof of your good driving record annually.
• California Dept. of Justice and Social Services criminal record clearance required prior to employment

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and grow services and program offerings for the mental, physical, intellectual, and creative growth of the Little House Members and the community.
• Continue to build Little House’s reputation as a leader in programming for adult activity centers throughout the country.
• Make initial contact and negotiate with teachers, artists, authors, etc. for setting up workshops, classes, lectures. 
• Work with the Activity Coordinator in the arrangements of classrooms, procurement of equipment and support services for instructors, guest speakers, and other service providers.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures and take appropriate actions to manage income and costs of programs and events.
• Establish and assess procedures and tools to effectively monitor and run the Little House programs.
• Write copy for the monthly newsletter.  Coordinate with the Executive Director for effective media coverage.
• Prepare backup material to present in case of cancellation by speakers.
• Oversee the Evening Program.
• Responsible for the organization and implementation of Special Events at Little House.
• Oversee and negotiate art displays for the Art Gallery.
• Work with local agencies and service providers to plan and implement co-sponsored services and programming.
• Work in conjunction with other team members to coordinate marketing and community awareness campaigns and assist with internal and external community relations.
• Prepare grants as necessary in cooperation with the Little House Director.
• Be prepared to represent Little House locally, at statewide and national levels and do presentations on Little House with the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced degree in education, recreation or other human services area or bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience. 
• Knowledge of local resources and program planning experience with aging population preferred
• Proficiency required using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;   PowerPoint knowledge helpful.

• Able to sit at desk using computer keyboard, viewing monitor and using telephone.
• Able to do repetitive keyboard motion.
• Ability to move around the large Little House facility
• Ability to attend meetings and events off-site
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

35 hour workweek minimum.  Some evening hours are required each week and occasional weekend hours for special events.

Depending on experience.  Exempt position.

E-mail cover letter and resume to jobs@peninsulavolunteers.org

For more information about our organization: www.peninsulavolunteers.org

Job descriptions subject to change at any time

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.