Office Manager

The backbone of a mission-driven team. YOU keep the operations running so lives can move forward.

You get to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your organizational skills directly support refugees, unaccompanied children, and families as they begin new chapters. Every detail you manage helps create stability, safety, and opportunity.

The mission of CPLC’s Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is to promote the health, well-being, and stability of refugees, unaccompanied alien children, and other eligible individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services. Our vision is for all new arrivals to be welcomed with equitable, high-quality services and resources so they can maximize their potential.

As the Office Manager
, you will provide comprehensive administrative support, organizational coordination, and project management to the Program Director and Department Leads
, as applicable, within a fast-paced, urgent, and high-accountability shelter environment.

You will help ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently by managing administrative processes, supporting leadership priorities, maintaining compliance, and serving as a key point of coordination across teams. Your work will directly contribute to the shelter’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality services in alignment with ORR standards and CPLC’s mission.

You are organized, dependable, and thrive in environments that require attention to detail, flexibility, and accountability
. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities with confidence, and understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive settings. You are comfortable supporting leadership, coordinating logistics, and keeping operations moving smoothly—even when things move quickly.

• 2-year associate’s degree from accredited program/institution. 2+ years’ experience with ORR as an office manager will be considered in lieu of education.
• Preferred - Bachelor degree from accredited program/institution.
• 1 year of supervisory/administrative experience as an office manager.
• Preferred - 3 years supervisory/administrative experience as an office manager.
• Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English (and Spanish strongly preferred).
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet responsibilities of the position.
• Highly proficient in Office programs such as:
  Google suites, excel, word, and power point.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that’s why we provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support you and your family.

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.

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California Residents:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.