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Administrative Assistant - (HR & Volunteer Services/Finance), Full-Time

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 21, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 1, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $19.53 - $21 / hour
    40 hours per week
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, Race & Ethnicity, Civic Engagement, Children & Youth

    Description

    Job Posting

    Administrative Assistant

    Full-Time /Non-Exempt

    An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. JANM is based in historic Little Tokyo neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles.

    The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Human Resources & Volunteer Services Office and Finance department to securely maintain various personnel and finance files, volunteer records and documents of the institution. Assist with files, database management, reports, recruitment activities, accounts receivables, benefits administration, and other administrative tasks to support the departments.

    Requires familiarity with online recruitment platforms, benefits enrollment/administration, database /records management, and dealing with confidential matters. Must be able to work cross-departmentally with confidential materials. Requires ability to plan and manage tasks and work well in both a team environment and independently.

    Bachelors in Business Management, HR, or similar degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working in personnel, administration or office management. Experience with recruitment and onboarding employees and volunteers, running reports in Volgistics and payroll, volunteer management, and familiarity with payroll is preferred. Experience working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment preferred. Knowledge of JA History & Culture and familiarity with Little Tokyo preferred. Proficiency with MS Office, Google suite and familiarity with HRIS databases. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Must be able to work with visitors of all ages to support museum sponsored events. On-site position, Monday-Friday schedule. Criminal background and credit check is required. $ 20.00 to $21.00/hour DOE. Visit janm.org/jobs for full job description and employment application form. EOE.

    Benefits: EE Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, optional vision, ERISA 403(b) with matching, FSA, 17 paid holidays, sick and vacation time; contributing level membership, free on-site parking, discounts in museum store, online store and on-site Chado tea room.

    Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with references

    Japanese American National Museum

    Attn: Human Resources

    Re: Administrative Assistant

    100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Email: hr@janm.org

    No Phone Calls Please

    Benefits

    Employer fully paid EE Medical (PPO or HMO plans), partial paid Dental, (AD&D) Life Insurance. Optional EE paid vision, FSA plan, supplemental life insurance plans. ERISA 403(b) with matching, 17 paid holidays, sick time and 2 weeks vacation time; contributing level membership, free on-site parking, discounts in museum store, online store and on-site Chado tea room.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English language - fully proficient

    Location

    On-site
    100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

    How to Apply

    To Apply Please Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with references

    Japanese American National Museum

    Attn: Human Resources

    Re: Administrative Assistant

    100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Email:hr@janm.org

    Fax (213) 830-5673

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