Site Assistant

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 11,462,000 - 14,327,000; Full time

Job summary

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) seeks a Site Assistant for its Summer Academy operations at UC Law Campus, San Francisco. This on-site role supports technology maintenance, classroom setup, and daily operations for a technology-driven educational environment.

The position requires organizing multiple tasks, assisting high school scholars, and providing equipment handling and troubleshooting. 8–10 hours weekly, with on-site duties and a fixed Saturday schedule during the fall semester.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and role-modeling abilities with high school students.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, able to diagnose issues and resolve them promptly.

Responsibilities

• Execute morning setup for Saturday Academy including check-in and program supplies.
• Facilitate scholar check-in and accurately track attendance using the systems.
• Oversee breakfast, snacks, and lunches distribution for scholars.
• Manage loaning of technology (laptops, headphones, hotspots) and maintain device records.
• Diagnose and resolve Chromebook issues, escalate to SEO IT when needed.
• Provide on-site A/V tech support to ensure classes run smoothly.
• Oversee site cleanliness and maintenance; support end-of-day closing procedures.
• Assist in general program operations including delivering materials and errands.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multitask & prioritise

Communication with students

Team player

Physical ability to lift 30 pounds

Resourceful & problem solving

Tools

Google Workspace

ChromeOS

Chromebooks

Barcode scanners

A/V equipment

Job description

Title: Site Assistant

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Manager of Program Operations

Compensation: $20/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

Location: UC Law Campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: 8:00AM-4:30 PM

Schedule

Fall Semester; 12 Saturdays - September 5, 2026 - December 12, 2026

• September 5, 12, 19, 26
• October 10, 17, 24
• November 14, 21, 28
• December 5, 12

About Seo

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

Position Overview

The Site Assistant support in the execution of SEO Scholars’ Summer Academy operations including technology maintenance and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Site Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our technology-driven educational environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing morning set-up for Saturday Academy, including check-in materials and program supplies.
• Facilitating the scholar check-in process, including efficiently utilizing attendance tracking systems to accurately record and report student attendance, absences, and tardies.
• Overseeing distribution of breakfast, snacks, and lunches for all scholars.
• Managing the distribution of technology (laptops, headphones, hotspots, etc.) to students and instructors, maintaining accurate records of permanent and/or borrowed devices and other SEO owned equipment.
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving Chromebook issues reported by students, promptly ensuring optimal functionality and reporting to SEO IT if devices are not meeting that expectation.
• Providing technical support for on-site A/V equipment (projectors, sound systems, and related components) used by instructors, ensuring classrooms operate smoothly without technical challenges.
• Overseeing program site cleanliness and maintenance.
• Supporting end-of-day closing procedures, including moving program materials to storage, and replenishing snacks and supplies.
• Contributing to the overall production of program operations by executing general program support, including delivering materials to classes, providing technology support, and executing other necessary errands.

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to multitask and handle changing priorities.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and ability to communicate and serve as a role model to high school students.
• Highly resourceful and solutions-oriented with the ability to diagnose issues and ensure timely problem resolution.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player, capable of collaborating effectively with colleagues and educators to ensure the smooth functioning of the program.
• Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.

Preferred

• An avid interest in technology or computer science, or an ambition to pursue a future role in the field of information technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with various technology tools including Google Workspace, ChromeOS, Chromebooks, barcode scanners, classroom A/V equipment, and other technology.

Compensation & Benefits

This position averages 8-10 hours per week. The compensation listed reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table.We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.