Program Assistant - non profit organization (in person)
The Program Assistant plays an important role in participating in the day-to-day office tasks, supporting leadership, and providing excellent service to clients, partners, and community members. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Program Assistance
- Handle day-to-day office and administrative duties
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
- Respond to phone, email, and general inquiries professionally and promptly
- Prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
- Perform data entry and maintain records in Salesforce, QuickBooks, and internal AED systems
- Coordinate travel, meetings, and scheduling arrangements
- Handle all shipping, receiving, and inventory (ability to lift 50+ lbs required)
- Maintain office supplies, equipment, and overall organization of workspace
- Support cross-functional team needs and special projects
- Assist with grant tracking and documentation
Board of Directors Support
- Prepare meeting agendas and materials
- Coordinate logistics for board meetings, including scheduling and food arrangements
- Distribute board materials in a timely manner
- Track meeting action items
- Maintain board and committee documentation
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of administrative or office experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Customer service mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Resourceful problem solver with a proactive approach
- Professional, dependable, and collaborative team player
- Comfortable working in a small team environment
- Willingness to take initiative and assist with a variety of tasks
Required
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
- Strong internet research skills
Preferred
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks or similar bookkeeping software
- Dropbox or file-sharing platforms
- PowerPoint
- Canva
- Basic bookkeeping knowledge
- Familiarity with AED programs or willingness to learn
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Schedule generally between 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (flexible within this range)
- Primarily onsite in San Francisco office (4–5 days per week)
- Option to work from home one day per week (after training period)
- Occasional overtime may be required
- $24-27 per hour, depending on sills and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Additional paid time off and office closure at the end of December
- CPR/AED training
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person