Project Assistant

JCI Empresarios La Paz; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Local to San Jose

Job summary

CADRE is seeking a highly organized Project Assistant to provide centralized administrative support and improve organizational coordination in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on supporting the AmeriCorps RSVP grant, tracking program activities, documenting results, and reporting outcomes under the Director of Operations.

You will also assist the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator with onboarding, recruitment, and coordination of volunteers, with flexible hours and some remote work allowed.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented project support required.
• Experience coordinating grant-related activities and data management preferred.
• Ability to assist with volunteer onboarding and engagement.
• Multilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to CADRE.
• Track, document, review, and report on AmeriCorps RSVP program activities.
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Support the Director of Operations and liaise with the Executive Director.

Job description

Nonprofit

Published 5 days ago

Project Assistant

COLLABORATING AGENCIES DISASTER RELIEF EFFORT

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near San Jose, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Start Date

November 1, 2026

Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Experience Level

Entry level

Compensation

At least USD $25 / hour

Salary compensatory to experience.

Cause Areas

Disaster Relief, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering

Description

CADRE is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide centralized administrative and operational support. This role will absorb and streamline administrative functions improving efficiency and coordination across the organization.

A major focus of this role is supporting the AmeriCorps RSVP grant, including tracking, documenting, reviewing, and reporting on program activities and outcomes. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations/ AmeriCorps RSVP Project Director the Project Assistant will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data management to support grant success and organizational accountability.

This position also plays a key support role assisting the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator with onboarding, recruitment, tracking, and coordination of volunteer activities.

The Project Assistant works closely with the Operations Director and maintains a dotted-line relationship with the Executive Director to support organizational priorities and leadership functions.

Benefits

This is a part-time position with no additional benefits or perks. There is flexibility of hours with some ability to work from home. Applicant must be local to the San Jose office as some in-person engagement will be required.

Level of Language Proficiency

Multi-lingual Preferred But Not Required.

Location

Hybrid

Work must be performed in or near San Jose, CA

Associated Location

San Jose, CA, USA