Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Part Time Front Desk

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 9 days of accrued PTO

Paid Holidays: 13 holidays per year

Wellness bonus: $250 annually

Employee Assistance Program (SAVE)

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for our Santa Maria campus. You will manage the front desk, handle mail and deliveries, support calendars and reports, and assist with onboarding and events.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, non-exempt role with opportunities to contribute across locations. Daily duties include visitor coordination, mail handling, meeting room scheduling, and ensuring professional operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience in administrative, receptionist, or office coordination roles.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk Operations and Visitor Experience: greet visitors, manage sign-in procedures and phone system.
• Office Operations: maintain inventories and coordinate supplies and equipment needs.
• Administrative and Organizational Support: assist meetings, events, and projects; handle donations securely.
• Onboarding logistics and other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for our Santa Maria campus. You will manage the front desk, handle mail and deliveries, support calendars and reports, and assist with onboarding and events.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, non-exempt role with opportunities to contribute across locations. Daily duties include visitor coordination, mail handling, meeting room scheduling, and ensuring professional operations.