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Events Assistant (Friendly Center)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 16
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Heres your chance to work alongside one of our inspiring non-profit community partners Friendly Center! Positioned conveniently within walking distance from the main campus Friendly Center is all about making a real difference in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage in hands-on experience while actively supporting their mission to provide stability opportunity and hope to children and families in poverty in Orange County. Dive into their impactful work at and join us in making a meaningful impact! Events Assistant Friendly Center is looking for a dependable and outgoing Federal Work-Study student to assist with upcoming fundraising events and community outreach. The Events Assistant will work closely with Friendly Center staff to help promote our annual Gala connect with potential donors and support the planning and execution of the event. This is a great opportunity for a student who enjoys meeting new people communicating with others and gaining hands-on experience with nonprofit events and fundraising What Youll Gain This position provides hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning fundraising donor outreach community engagement and event execution. Students will have the opportunity to build communication and professional networking skills while helping Friendly Center raise funds to support children and families in our community.
Responsibilities
Assist with outreach to current and potential donors for Friendly Centers upcoming Gala. Make phone calls and send communications to potential donors and community supporters. Help spread the word about the Gala by reaching out to businesses and community members. Assist with community outreach and promoting Friendly Centers events. Help with event preparation including organizing materials and setting up for the Gala. Assist staff during the Gala with event activities and guest needs. Help with cleanup and breakdown following the event. Assist with other event-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study through their college or university. Friendly outgoing and comfortable communicating with others. Comfortable making phone calls to potential donors and community partners. Reliable and able to work independently. Organized and able to manage multiple tasks. Comfortable representing Friendly Center in the community. Previous event customer service fundraising or office experience is helpful but not required. Schedule Requirements Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM4:00 PM; potential for remote work. Students should be available to work one or two four-hour shifts per week. Some flexibility may be available for remote work depending on the tasks being completed. The student must also be available to assist with the setup and execution of Friendly Centers Gala on October 2.
Heres your chance to work alongside one of our inspiring non-profit community partners Friendly Center! Positioned conveniently within walking distance from the main campus Friendly Center is all about making a real difference in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage in hands-on experience while actively supporting their mission to provide stability opportunity and hope to children and families in poverty in Orange County. Dive into their impactful work at and join us in making a meaningful impact! Events Assistant Friendly Center is looking for a dependable and outgoing Federal Work-Study student to assist with upcoming fundraising events and community outreach. The Events Assistant will work closely with Friendly Center staff to help promote our annual Gala connect with potential donors and support the planning and execution of the event. This is a great opportunity for a student who enjoys meeting new people communicating with others and gaining hands-on experience with nonprofit events and fundraising What Youll Gain This position provides hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning fundraising donor outreach community engagement and event execution. Students will have the opportunity to build communication and professional networking skills while helping Friendly Center raise funds to support children and families in our community.
Responsibilities
Assist with outreach to current and potential donors for Friendly Centers upcoming Gala. Make phone calls and send communications to potential donors and community supporters. Help spread the word about the Gala by reaching out to businesses and community members. Assist with community outreach and promoting Friendly Centers events. Help with event preparation including organizing materials and setting up for the Gala. Assist staff during the Gala with event activities and guest needs. Help with cleanup and breakdown following the event. Assist with other event-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study through their college or university. Friendly outgoing and comfortable communicating with others. Comfortable making phone calls to potential donors and community partners. Reliable and able to work independently. Organized and able to manage multiple tasks. Comfortable representing Friendly Center in the community. Previous event customer service fundraising or office experience is helpful but not required. Schedule Requirements Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM4:00 PM; potential for remote work. Students should be available to work one or two four-hour shifts per week. Some flexibility may be available for remote work depending on the tasks being completed. The student must also be available to assist with the setup and execution of Friendly Centers Gala on October 2.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
