Project Associate (Bilingual Entry/Jr Level)

InterEthnica, Inc. is a Bay Area–based consulting firm that partners with public agencies to lead meaningful, community-centered work. The Project Associate supports community engagement, research, and project coordination efforts, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to engage with diverse communities. Responsibilities Support and participate in community engagement efforts, including in-person outreach, events, and coordination with community-based organizations Build and maintain relationships with community organizations through email, phone, and in-person engagement Support project coordination across multiple service areas and internal initiatives, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and internal tracking Manage day-to-day project tasks such as organizing files, tracking deliverables, maintaining timelines, and supporting team coordination Support the development of reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other visual deliverables for clients and internal use Contribute to writing and editing reports, summaries, and other project materials Take clear, professional meeting notes and support follow-up actions Assist with outreach planning and execution, including preparing materials and supporting on-site logistics Conduct research to support outreach strategies, events, and partnerships Support recruitment, scheduling, and coordination of focus group participants Review Traditional Chinese outreach materials for clarity and cultural relevance Provide Cantonese language support in community settings and internal work products Support coordination of translation and interpretation needs, including working with vendors and managing timelines, budgets, and reviews Support proposal development, presentations, and other internal initiatives as needed Skills Fluency in spoken Cantonese Comfortable reading and writing in Traditional Chinese and English Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., communications, social sciences, political science, sociology, anthropology, public policy, or related areas) Demonstrated interest or experience in community engagement or public-facing work Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail Strong writing skills, including report writing and summary development Experience or comfort developing PowerPoint presentations and other visual materials Ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and meet deadlines Ability to adapt to new technologies and tools Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse communities Reliable, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks Ability to work independently and as part of a team Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint Ability to travel to project locations across the Bay Area Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance In months without a paid holiday, we provide a Friday off to ensure consistent time to recharge When feasible, we provide time off between Christmas and New Year’s Company Overview InterEthnica creates marketing and public engagement campaigns designed to reach across cultures. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is