Project Specialist

Project Specialist

Age-Friendly Visitacion Valley

Senior Division

Agency Overview

Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 50+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.

Program Description

Age-Friendly Visitacion Valley (AFVV), based on the WHO Age Friendly World and AARP's Age Friendly States and Communities models, is being spearheaded by Felton Institute as a community-led project, funded by the Metta Fund and focused in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. The work, rooted in cultural diversity and celebrating that diversity, is about empowering the residents to make their neighborhood age-friendly for all ages, through intergenerational projects and other initiatives that expand connections among the residents. 

Job Description

This role provides day-to-day leadership and/or coordination across identified components of AFVV — the Steering and Advisory Committees, institutional and partner relationships, and program implementation — with direct responsibility for planning, executing, and reporting on AFVV projects, in conjunction with Steering Committee members. The Specialist will work closely with the Senior Division Director for guidance and planning, and both will participate in a focused strategic planning for AFVV with the steering committee and other partners. This role will also work closely with other Felton staff in Visitacion Valley in areas of overlapping operations.  

Specific Responsibilities

Community Support & Activation 

• Convene, facilitate, and participate in biweekly Steering Committee meetings, and guide the planning, priority-setting, and programming decision efforts. 
• Maintain informal, ongoing engagement with the Advisory Committee, drawing on members' expertise and community connections as needed. 
• Lead outreach to recruit new Steering and Advisory Committee members, ensuring the group reflects the neighborhood's diversity. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for neighbors, committee members, and community partners engaging with AFVV. 
• Attend collaborative meetings with other organizations in Visitacion Valley. 
• Work independently on other project areas as needed. 

Institutional Support & Partnership Development 

• Along with the Senior Division Director and Development Director, serve as a Felton liaison to the Metta Fund as the funder. 
• Serve as the main liaison to the Age Friendly partner organizations. 
• Manage and grow relationships with key partners, including Mercy Housing, The Hub, The Boys & Girls Club, and other community-based organizations in Visitacion Valley. 
• Coordinate logistics and agreements with partners for shared events, training programs, and display space. 

Program Implementation & Reporting 

• Along with the Steering Committee, lead planning and execution of AFVV projects. 
• Initial projects include Chef Cooking Demonstrations that celebrate the neighborhood's diversity, the intergenerational Oral History & Photograph Project that highlights the older adults who live in the neighborhood, as interviewed by younger generational residents.   
• Oversee the full production cycle for each project, including tracking progress, process, and outcomes. 
• Manage all project budgets, in coordination with Senior Division Director and Felton financial department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the Visitacion Valley / Sunnydale community. 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience leading community-based programs, initiatives, or events, ideally in an intergenerational or neighborhood-based setting. 
• Experience in project management. 
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills, with experience convening volunteer or resident groups. 
• Comfort managing timelines, budgets, and multiple partner relationships independently, without formal supervisory support. 
• Experience in fundraising, special events, and/or donor or partner relationship management. 
• Professional demeanor with excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. 
• Experience in a nonprofit agency environment. 
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and older adults. and project management. and/or interest in oral history, storytelling, or community documentation projects is a plus. 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computers, with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.  

Additional Information:

Reports to: Division Director

Job Type: Part-time

Work Schedule: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $38.46 - $43.59 Per Hour (DOE)

Benefits (subject to election and eligibility): Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.

Applying Instruction:

Candidates should apply for the position at our career page “careers.felton.org” OR directly email resumes to “jobs@felton.org”.

IMP NOTE: Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.