Program Assistant

Who to reach

First: Search LinkedIn for LFCD HR or recruiting staff and send the connection note asking whether the role's timing could work for a May 2027 graduate before investing in a full application.

No one is named in the posting.

Roles to look for

• HR / Talent Acquisition or Recruiting staff · They can say whether this Program Assistant role must be filled now, whether a part-time or later start is possible, and when similar roles usually open. That is the biggest open question given her May 2027 graduation.
  "Lao Family Community Development" ("Human Resources" OR "recruiter" OR "talent")copy
• Program Manager or Program Director · The posting is truncated, so the program area is unclear. A program lead can explain the actual duties, which client population it serves, and whether language skills are required.
  "Lao Family Community Development" ("Program Manager" OR "Program Director")copy
• Program Coordinator / Case Manager · Current front-line staff can describe the day-to-day work and whether there are part-time, volunteer, or intern openings during senior year.
  "Lao Family Community Development" ("Program Coordinator" OR "Case Manager" OR "Program Assistant")copy
• Workforce Development or Family Services Manager · LFCD's described focus is workforce and community services. A manager in a family or behavioral wellness program would be the closest fit to her psychology interests.
  "Lao Family Community Development" ("Workforce" OR "Family Services" OR "Wellness") managercopy

USF alumni tool

LinkedIn → University of San Francisco page → Alumni → filter "Where they work" by the company, then search the title words.

Draft connection note (247/300)copy

Hi, I'm a USF psychology senior graduating May 2027. I saw LFCD's Program Assistant opening in Oakland and want to work in community services. Would you be open to a 15-minute call about the role and whether timing could work around my graduation?

Draft email copy

Subject: USF psychology senior asking about LFCD's Program Assistant role

Hi,

I'm Calder Salisbury, a psychology senior at the University of San Francisco graduating in May 2027. I saw LFCD's Program Assistant opening in Oakland and I'm interested in community services work.

I currently keep daily Excel tracking and submit reports for three retail locations, and I've coordinated outreach for community arts events in Encinitas. I'm also honest about my gaps: no formal internship yet, and I don't speak Spanish or Cantonese, though I sign ASL.

Since I'm still in school, I'd like to know whether a part-time or later start is ever possible, or when similar roles usually open. Would you have 15 minutes for a quick call in the next couple of weeks?

Thank you,
Calder

Talking points

• At Kiddleton (Oct 2025 to present) she maintains daily Excel tracking across three locations and compiles documentation and visual reports for headquarters, which matches program-assistant record keeping.
• As Event Coordinator for Encinitas Friends of the Arts (2022, 2023) she handled logistics and community outreach for public cultural events, including events elevating Hispanic culture.
• At Susan Street Fine Art she coordinated several concurrent client projects, kept client documentation accurate, and wrote proposals and presentations. She brings psychology training (Research Methods, Psychopathology, Psi Chi) and ASL proficiency to client-facing work.

Questions to ask

• Which program is this Program Assistant role in, and what does a typical week look like?
• How important are specific languages for this role, and how does the team support clients when staff don't share their language?
• Is there any flexibility on start date or a part-time option for someone graduating in May 2027, and do similar openings come up regularly in spring?

Drafts only. Everything is sent by Calder, from her own accounts. Provider: none.

Status: New

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