Program Assistant, Community Impact

We are seeking a Program Assistant to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

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 processess 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.
• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

FoundationCCC 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.

Benefits

• 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

To see the full job description, please email [email protected].

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:

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