Careers

The Multicultural Center of Marin works with immigrants and low-income families of Marin County to connect community members to advocate for social and environmental justice for all to thrive. We accomplish our mission through the provision of services in the areas of Community Resilience, Youth & Families, Basic Needs Support, and Arts & Culture. 

Job Summary

The Community Resilience Program Assistant reports to the Community Resilience Manager. The Program Assistant works with the Community Resilience Team on a variety of projects to develop community engagement and participation in issues that affect the well-being of the community, with an emphasis on environment and climate justice. This includes working with the Community Resilience Team developing and implementing policy, planning, and advocacy strategies and activities that engage and inform community members of issues that they have identified as affecting them and coordinating programs and activities that provide the community with the information and skills needed to participate in community advocacy efforts.  

The position requires strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice. 

The ideal candidate will have an interest in community organizing and advocacy and will have had experience with historically underrepresented communities. Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is required. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Community Resilience Program projects, with emphasis on climate justice including scheduling, logistics, and documentation. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, grant proposals, and communication materials.
• Support research projects on environmental issues such as climate adaptation, sustainability practices, and community resilience.
• Support data collection and monitoring for project evaluation, including fieldwork as needed.
• Coordinate with community members, partner organizations, and stakeholders to support inclusive engagement.
• Assist in planning and facilitating meetings and conducting community workshops and trainings Assist with coordination of volunteers and interns Track budgets, invoices, and project expenses.
• Maintain organized files and databases for project records.
• Ensure that planning and policies are presented with a cultural competency lens.

Volunteer Coordination

• Schedule and support volunteer dispatchers
• Provide training, debriefs, and ongoing communication to ensure readiness and well-being.

Recordkeeping & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential logs of hotline calls and incidents.
• Generate monthly data reports and summaries for internal tracking and funder reporting.

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with immigrant community members, partner organizations, and legal service providers.
• Represent MRRN at local meetings or trainings as needed.

On-Call and Emergency Support

• Be available for periodic on-call shifts, especially during peak enforcement periods.
• Coordinate emergency responses with MRRN leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, community organizing and advocacy, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 1–2 years of experience in project support, preferably in community engagement, environmental or non-profit setting.
• Knowledge of climate change, nature-based solutions, sustainability, or environmental justice issues.
• A communication style that fosters team relationships and an interpersonal style that is service oriented and supportive of other departments.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to develop systems and procedures.
• An interest in collaborating with MCM staff and management to support the advancement and attainment of our mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and partners.
• Bilingual skills, Spanish is a requirement

Work Enviroment

• Combination of office-based tasks, community engagement activities, and occasional fieldwork.
• Some evening Combination of office-based tasks, community engagement activities, and occasional fieldwork. Some evening or weekend work may be required. weekend work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a part-time position. The pay rate is $29/hour, depending on experience. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants apply here.

MCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and reflects the diversity of our community. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit: multiculturalmarin.org