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Program Assistant (Friendly Center)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 16
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (13 days ago)
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! Friendly Center is looking for a dependable and flexible Federal Work-Study student to serve as a Program Assistant at our Rose Building. The Program Assistant will help set up and support programs offered by Friendly Center and our community partners. This position will provide an opportunity to work with a variety of programs and activities throughout the year. Depending on the day the Program Assistant may assist with our food distribution computer classes after-school programs holiday events or other programs offered to our clients. What Youll Gain This position provides students with hands-on experience working in a nonprofit environment and exposure to a variety of community programs. Students will develop skills in communication customer service teamwork organization and program support while working directly with clients and community partners
Responsibilities
Assist with setting up and preparing spaces for programs and events. Help Friendly Center staff and community partners with program activities. Assist with our food distribution and help keep the area organized. Support computer classes and other educational programs as needed. Assist with our after-school program and help maintain a welcoming and organized environment. Help with holiday events including Thanksgiving and Christmas activities. Greet and assist clients participating in Friendly Center programs. Help with cleanup and breakdown following programs and events. Provide friendly and respectful customer service to clients partners volunteers and staff. Assist with other program-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study through their college or university. Reliable dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. Friendly and comfortable interacting with clients staff and community partners. Flexible and willing to assist with different programs and activities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual skills are not required but would be helpful. Previous nonprofit or program experience is helpful but not required Schedule Requirements Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM1:00 PM or 2:00 PM5:30 PM; Thursdays 9:00 AM1:00 PM Students should be available to work at least 8 hours per week. Additional hours may be available during Friendly Centers holiday events including our Thanksgiving and Christmas programs at the end of the year.
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! Friendly Center is looking for a dependable and flexible Federal Work-Study student to serve as a Program Assistant at our Rose Building. The Program Assistant will help set up and support programs offered by Friendly Center and our community partners. This position will provide an opportunity to work with a variety of programs and activities throughout the year. Depending on the day the Program Assistant may assist with our food distribution computer classes after-school programs holiday events or other programs offered to our clients. What Youll Gain This position provides students with hands-on experience working in a nonprofit environment and exposure to a variety of community programs. Students will develop skills in communication customer service teamwork organization and program support while working directly with clients and community partners
Responsibilities
Assist with setting up and preparing spaces for programs and events. Help Friendly Center staff and community partners with program activities. Assist with our food distribution and help keep the area organized. Support computer classes and other educational programs as needed. Assist with our after-school program and help maintain a welcoming and organized environment. Help with holiday events including Thanksgiving and Christmas activities. Greet and assist clients participating in Friendly Center programs. Help with cleanup and breakdown following programs and events. Provide friendly and respectful customer service to clients partners volunteers and staff. Assist with other program-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study through their college or university. Reliable dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. Friendly and comfortable interacting with clients staff and community partners. Flexible and willing to assist with different programs and activities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual skills are not required but would be helpful. Previous nonprofit or program experience is helpful but not required Schedule Requirements Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM1:00 PM or 2:00 PM5:30 PM; Thursdays 9:00 AM1:00 PM Students should be available to work at least 8 hours per week. Additional hours may be available during Friendly Centers holiday events including our Thanksgiving and Christmas programs at the end of the year.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
