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In-Office Administrative Assistant

Organization: Family Protection Ministries (FPM)

Commitment

  • Term: December 2026 – May 2027 (can be extended) 
  • Schedule: Flexible, averaging 8–12 hours per week
  • Location: In-office (Sacramento, CA)
  • Supervisor: Office Manager
  • Compensation: Stipend equivalent to $15 per hour.
  • College Credit: Students seeking college credit are encouraged to coordinate with their academic institution.

About Our Organization

Since 1986, Family Protection Ministries (FPM) has worked to defend parents’ freedom to train, educate, and care for their children privately, without governmental interference. Through legislative monitoring, research, and advocacy, we work to protect private home education and parental authority in California.

Our mission is rooted in the conviction that parents have a fundamental responsibility and right to direct their children’s education. Every aspect of our work, including the administrative tasks that keep our office running smoothly, supports this mission.

Internship Overview

We are seeking an organized, dependable college student to assist with daily office operations and administrative projects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, keeping things organized, and supporting a team working toward an important mission.

The Administrative Assistant Intern will work directly with staff to help ensure that office tasks, records, communications, and projects are handled efficiently.

FPM’s internship program involves more than learning practical job skills. Our approach combines three essential elements: Training, Education, and Implementation. Interns develop practical administrative skills while deepening their understanding of FPM’s mission and the principles that guide our work. Through assigned reading and study guide questions, interns strengthen their critical-thinking skills, develop discernment, and learn to evaluate ideas and their implications through a Biblical worldview.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, spreadsheets, contact lists, and organizational records. 
  • Help manage calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare meeting materials.
  • Assist with email correspondence, document preparation, and data entry.
  • Help manage mail, office supplies, and other administrative needs.
  • Support special projects, outreach activities, and event preparation as needed.
  • Complete assigned reading from several books and respond to accompanying study guide questions.
  • Provide general administrative support. 

Responsibilities may be tailored to the intern’s strengths, interests, and learning objectives. 

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical experience in nonprofit administration and office operations.
  • Professional communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Experience with common office software and administrative systems.
  • Exposure to the daily work of a nonprofit advocacy organization.
  • Stronger critical-thinking skills and discernment through educational study grounded in Biblical worldview. 
  • Opportunities to build your résumé and develop professional references.

Successful interns may also receive a letter of recommendation. 

Qualifications

We welcome applications from college students who are eager to learn, serve others, and contribute to FPM’s mission.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
  • Comfort with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and basic computer applications.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
  • Professionalism, a service-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn.
  • An interest in understanding and supporting FPM’s mission to protect parental rights and private home education.
  • An interest in developing and applying a Biblical/Christian worldview in daily life and service.

Previous office or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

Apply Now

Submit your résumé and a brief statement of interest to this application form. Please include your general availability and any relevant administrative, volunteer, or customer service experience.

Selected applicants will generally participate in an initial application review followed by one or two interviews, conducted virtually or in person.