Administration InternAt — Special Projects and Administration- Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc

Opportunity Summary 

Provide high-level, confidential, efficient, and comprehensive administrative support to the Administration Coordinator and the entire Executive team for administrative processes with a focus on daily operations & advancement.

Support, create and maintain strong organizational systems, forms and processes for the AC and the agency as a whole, including organized document filing and paperless systems.

Understand and support the agency mission with a strong understanding of confidentiality and cultural competency, and with a commitment to the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Support and assist with special projects, events and agency efforts including: Promotional materials: newsletters, brochures, correspondence (both electronic and “hard copy”), website and social media management.

• Knowledge of: proper office methods, techniques, and practices including filing systems, customer service and business correspondence. Strong organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Supporting special projects including our Community Action Plan process (community and non-profit partner engagement), Strategic Plan implementation and Advocacy efforts.

• Supporting our Agency Advancement (which include fund development, marketing/agency branding, events) efforts. •

Administrative and clerical tasks including data entry and filling.

• Event planning or event coordination-single day or one-time support for a specific event. Use different communication methods which include email, web, social media and working on marketing and graphic design efforts as well. 

Qualifications • Bilingual/Bi-literate strongly preferred; excellent English & Spanish written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations with a diverse population. • Ability to work in a collaborative partnership environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • A clear understanding of, and the ability to demonstrate, professional ethics, boundaries, and judgment. • Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are imperative. • Action oriented with strong problem-solving skills and outstanding follow-through. • Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities. • Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed. • Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization, including organizational/partner leadership. • Ability to work flexibly within project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Zoom/Teams virtual platforms, social media. • Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. • Able to create a culture of trust and belonging within the organization.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Professional Development and Application

Professional Communication

Equity and Social Justice

Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Application

Social Work

Public Administration Nonprofit Management 

Opportunity Training 

all staff meetings from 2-4pm 8/25 and 11/3.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Follow CHHS processes

Program 
CHHS
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing