Part-time; Human Resources; HR Operations Assistant

About the Opportunity

826 Boston seeks a collaborative and detailed person to serve as the inaugural Part-time temporary Human Resources and Operations Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our growing team.

This role would start September 28, 2026 and end June 25, 2027, with the possibility for the role to be extended. There is a mid-year break from December 21, 2026–January 1, 2027.

826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life.

The Human Resources and Operations Assistant will work up to but not exceeding 20 hours a week. Regular in-person hours are required. Applicants must be residing in Massachusetts and able to commute to the in-person location listed below, before the role starts. You and your supervisor would create a set schedule of when you would work— not to exceed 20 hours per week for the duration of the position.

The role requires one day a week in person at 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA.

• Assist with the hiring, onboarding, and human resources of 826 Boston employees
• Track and update human resources materials. For example: posting open roles on job boards, creating folders for candidates, writing up staff bios to send to the team, drafting interview rubrics, etc
• Conduct inventory (student books, office supplies, laptops, keys, etc) to ensure efficient and accurate operational and office organization
• Improve data storage systems for Google Drive, employee files, etc
• Support the People, Operations, and Program Supports (POPS) team with other tasks as needed

The ideal candidate is a team player with a steadfast commitment to improving the quality of K-12 education, including adopting antiracist/anti-oppressive approaches, a desire to work in a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a passion for youth empowerment through writing and publishing.

826 Boston recognizes that impostor syndrome and the confidence gap might prevent some applicants from applying. 826 Boston is committed to assessing candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to be trained for this role.

• High school diploma
• Embrace values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage your time, and take ownership of projects
• Experience with Google Suite and digital platforms, including Zoom, Google Classroom, and Google Meet, is helpful but not required

• Up to 20 hours a week at $20 per hour

This is a non-exempt, part-time, temporary position that reports to the Human Resources and Operations Manager. 826 Boston is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a multicultural organization. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At 826 Boston, we honor and actively work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our organization. We are committed to centering the voices of the students who we serve, to creating inclusive spaces, and to incorporating feedback from our community into our decision-making processes. Our DEI lens is always evolving through the courageous conversations in which we participate and the relationships that we build through our work and service.

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