Project Assistant (Part-Time, Temp) Remote- CA only.

WHO WE ARE

ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through understanding and addressing the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning.

THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE

We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. With the purpose of reducing disparities and increasing equity in health and education, we uplift and support our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in advancing health equity for youth, families and communities.

We achieve our vision and mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation and scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Join ETR’s Tribal Community Coordinating Center (TCCC) for an enriching opportunity to develop valuable skills while working within California Tribal communities. As an integral part of our team, the applicant will contribute to public health initiatives and Tribal capacity-building at the statewide and local levels. This role offers flexibility as a remote position, with opportunities for optional in-person engagements. The CA-based position requires a minimum commitment of eight hours per week throughout the academic year, with the option to extend hours during the summer months. This is a temporary project-specific role. Funding is anticipated to end June 2027.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

• You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
• You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view to further our shared mission and vision.
• You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
• You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Office 365 (particularly Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) desired.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Be currently enrolled at a California college or university
• The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Preferred: Have knowledge of California Tribal communities

Location: Remote – CA only.

Employment Status: Candidate must be currently enrolled at a California college or university. This is a Part-Time, Temporary role (funding is anticipated through the end of June 2027) Requiring a minimum of 8 hours per week, with the option to extend hours during the summer months.

Pay Range: $20 per hour.

WORKING AT ETR

ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!

For more detailed information about this position and ETR, please visit our website:

www.etr.org

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

https://www.etr.org/about-us/careers/

ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled

ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, or religious affiliation – feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.