Program Assistant, Community Impact

About the Opportunity

The Program Assistant supports Environmental Equity and Student Ambassador programs focused on promoting awareness of clean mobility incentive programs and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) career pathways across California communities. This role acts as a liaison between Student Ambassadors and program leadership, ensuring smooth operations and meaningful participant experiences while advancing environmental justice and climate equity goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-level point of contact for Student Ambassadors, responding to questions about program requirements, community engagement strategies, and stipend payment processes.
• Assist with coordination of Student Ambassador networking events, professional development opportunities, and connections to ZEV career pathways.
• Provide administrative support for program meetings, stakeholder communications, and special events as directed by program leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in program coordination, student services, community organizing, or related fields, including internships, fellowships, or volunteer activities with diverse student populations.
• Associate's degree from a California Community College or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Social Work, Communications, or related field preferred.
• California Driver's License preferred.
• Interest or knowledge in zero-emission vehicles, clean transportation, or environmental policy a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database management, social media platforms, and virtual collaboration tools including Zoom, Teams, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and SharePoint.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Reproductive health and fertility support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Compensation

• Budgeted hourly pay range: $22.00 to $25.49.
• Final salary and rates based on education, experience, relevant skills, and internal equity.

Key skills/competency

• Program coordination
• Community engagement
• Student services
• Environmental equity
• ZEV pathways
• Administrative support
• Stakeholder communication
• Event planning
• Public policy awareness
• Microsoft Office Suite