Transportation Program Manager

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Menlo Park is seeking a Transportation Program Manager to lead their Ride PVI program. This position emphasizes operational leadership and community partnerships, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in management. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience in transportation or senior services. Competitive compensation: $30-$35/hour, onsite work is required. Apply via email.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Preferred experience in transportation, nonprofit, or senior services.
• Reliable transportation and ability to be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Ride PVI and manage a dedicated transportation team.
• Ensure high service quality and rider satisfaction.
• Oversee logistics, schedules, and performance systems.
• Build and grow community partnerships to expand service impact.
• Manage program budgets, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with Development for grant submissions and data reporting.
• Identify innovation and process improvements to support program growth.

Skills

Operational planning

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Menlo Park, CA (Onsite) | Full-Time | $30–$35/hour | Mission-Driven Leadership Opportunity

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) is looking for a Transportation Program Manager to lead our Ride PVI program—an essential service that helps seniors maintain independence by providing safe, reliable transportation.

If you’re a strategic leader with strong operations skills who thrives in a mission-driven environment, this is your chance to make a real community impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of Ride PVI and manage a dedicated transportation team
• Ensure high service quality and rider satisfaction
• Oversee logistics, schedules, and performance systems
• Build and grow community partnerships to expand service impact
• Manage program budgets, reporting, and compliance
• Partner with Development for grant submissions and data reporting
• Identify innovation and process improvements to support program growth
• Support PVI’s mission: helping seniors age in place with dignity and independence

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years supervisory/management experience
• Experience in transportation, nonprofit programs, human services, or senior services preferred
• Strong operational planning, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Comfortable managing teams, metrics, and program growth
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to be onsite
• Grant writing/reporting experience a plus

For nearly 80 years, PVI has been a leader in senior services across the mid‑Peninsula. Join a collaborative team with a purpose‑driven culture and opportunities to grow while making a meaningful difference every day.

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