Operations Assistant

Make a Real Impact with LaAmistad.

Are you ready to use your organizational talents to support meaningful work that changes lives? LaAmistad is seeking an Operations Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to leadership and staff and manage key office operations. In this essential role, you will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, assist with board communications, oversee office logistics, and help maintain efficient systems that advance LaAmistad’s mission to prepare Latino students and families for success.

This is not just a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that lives our core values of Excellence, Teamwork, Perseverance, Passion, and Kindness every day. You will play a key role behind the scenes, keeping operations running smoothly and helping LaAmistad continue to make a lasting difference in the community.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on helping others succeed, we want to hear from you.

About LaAmistad :

LaAmistad is a highly effective nonprofit organization that prepares Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Founded in 2001 as a safe place for neighborhood children to learn and grow, LaAmistad has expanded into a holistic organization offering after-school tutoring, parent education, English classes, adult workshops, scholarships, and summer enrichment programs.

Our Mission :

To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Our Vision :

Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

Our Core Values :

• Kindness : Speak with love, listen with patience, act with compassion.
• Excellence : Every touch, every time, no exceptions.
• Passion : Energy and devotion that turns work into a joyful pursuit.
• Teamwork : Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
• Perseverance : Grit, hard work, and tenacity to keep going despite obstacles.

About the Role :

LaAmistad is seeking an Operations Assistant who embodies our values and is ready to play a key role in supporting our mission-driven team. This individual will manage daily office operations, provide executive and administrative support, and ensure that our leadership team is well-equipped to serve students and families.

If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

Administrative and Executive Support :

Office Management, Inventory, and Logistics :

Finance and Operations :

Human Resources and Operations Support :

Skills and Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

What You Will Gain

Compensation & Benefits :

LaAmistad offers a competitive benefits package including :