Program Assistant, Community Impact

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100% Remote within California. Must reside in California.

The Environmental Equity Program Assistant provides essential support for the Foundation's Environmental Equity and Student Ambassador programs focused on promoting awareness of clean mobility incentive programs and ZEV career pathways across California communities. The Program Assistant serves as a key liaison between Student Ambassadors and program leadership, ensuring smooth program operations and meaningful participant experiences while advancing environmental justice and climate equity goals.

The Program Assistant provides general support for Environmental Equity programs and leadership.

This position requires strong organizational skills, passion for environmental and climate justice, and the ability to connect authentically with diverse student populations. The Program Assistant should demonstrate interest in community organizing, policy advocacy, and supporting educational pathways that advance equity in California's clean transportation transition.

• Serves as first-level point of contact for Student Ambassadors, responding to questions about program requirements, community engagement strategies, and processing stipend payments and records for Student Ambassadors.
• Assists with coordination of Student Ambassador networking events, professional development opportunities, and connections to ZEV career pathways.
• Provides administrative support for program meetings, stakeholder communications, and special events as directed by the Program Specialist.

• Minimum of one (1)+ year of experience in program coordination, student services, community organizing, or related field, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities with diverse student population. Experience does not need to be consecutive.
• Associate's degree from California Community College or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Social Work, Communications, or related field a plus.
• CA Driver's License preferred.
• Interest in or knowledge of zero-emission vehicles, clean transportation, or environmental policy a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database management, social media platforms, and virtual collaboration tools including Zoom, Teams, Google Docs, Google Sheets, SharePoint.
• Mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better.
• Foundation
  
  CCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency.
• Committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, ensuring growth for employees and the organization overall.

Foundation

CCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy
, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans.
• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

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Budgeted Hourly Pay Range

$22.00 - $25.49

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.