Temporary, Part Time Office Assistant (Onsite: Camarillo Office)

About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact - asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices. WestEd complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION-Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Position Description

WestEd is seeking a resourceful, well-organized individual to provide support to the project director and portfolio of projects. This individual will work closely and collaboratively with members of the staff, providing support around training activities. The ideal candidate will be a well-organized and detail-oriented individual with the ability to follow project processes. The selected candidate will work out of the WestEd office in Camarillo as a temporary employee, 20hrs a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on the logistics and preparation of trainings including registration, material preparation (copying and sorting), logging information, and shipping.
• Assess inventory of project supplies and instigate ordering as required.
• Support training registration process and related data entry.

What We're Looking for

• Must be able to work in the WestEd Camarillo California office, 20 hrs a week from February through June 2026.
• 2+ years experience with administrative project support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to learn new computer programs/software to complete project work.
• An abiding commitment to excellence and equity, and having an impact on the lives of children.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds with or without assistance.

Hourly: $25-30hr pending experience

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law. WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI- CA #Circa-CA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)