ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and environmental justice by empowering Central California communities through services, research, advocacy, and data-driven solutions to reduce the burden of asthma. CCAC has 50+ full-time employees and six offices in communities from Bakersfield to Sacramento. CCAC receives funding from numerous state and federal agencies, as well as private foundations and health plans, to support core programs and dozens of special projects (go to centralcalasthma.org for more details).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Environmental Programs will be responsible for overseeing CCAC’s Climate Equity and Environmental Justice (CEEJ) programs and projects. The Director of Environmental Programs will be a seasoned supervisor and project manager with experience serving low-income and disadvantaged communities, strong administrative oversight skills and a foundational understanding of the climate equity and environmental justice field. Director of Environmental Programs will work as part of the leadership team to sustain CCAC’s existing portfolio of programs and seek to identify and continue developing both existing and new opportunities that align with CCAC’s mission, goals, and vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide oversight and direction to the Climate Equity and Environmental Justice team (leading development and implementation of CCAC’s Climate Equity programs):
- Manage team of program managers, providing oversight and guidance to ensure grant and project deliverables are met.
- Tracking, monitoring and reporting program and project deliverables and outcomes to CCAC leadership, funders, donors and partners.
- Lead CCAC’s contracting, invoicing and financial management of the Climate Equity and Environmental Justice team in collaboration with the Administrative team.
- Coordinate outreach and assistance to lower-income residents in DACs to facilitate awareness of and access to California’s clean transportation, home decarbonization and other climate incentives.
- Outreach to key stakeholders, including local governments, public utilities, local businesses and related industries to support CCAC’s environmental programs as necessary.
- Maintenance of a statewide network of CBOs engaged in climate resilience activities in DACs, including EV outreach, air quality monitoring and emissions reduction plans, home indoor remediation, home electrification, and other efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and exposure to climate-related air pollution (currently 20-25 active partner contracts).
- Establishment and maintenance of Local Community Steering Committees and Community Advisory Boards to develop and implement school-based air monitoring and alert systems, asthma remediation programs, clean transportation plans, environmental health research in support of CCAC’s Climate Equity and Environmental Justice program areas: Air, Energy and Transportation.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and all program Directors and Managers to develop strategic programmatic plans and funding proposals related to CCAC’s Climate Equity goals:
- Prospecting for grant opportunities that align with CCAC’s existing programs and organizational mission;
- Developing and submitting grant proposals in response to RFPs from government agencies, private foundations and other funders;
- Partnering with other organizations on proposals that align with CCAC’s mission and strategic plans.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Policy Associate responsible for CCAC’s Climate Equity and Environmental Justice policy advocacy:
- Working collaboratively with regional EJ partners, state, federal, and regional regulatory agencies, funders and other key stakeholders to further CCAC’s climate policy objectives, identifying policy and program priorities in partnership with community leaders and organizations that align with CCAC’s mission and goals.
- Developing and coordinating content expertise on topics relevant to CCAC’s regional and statewide policy advocacy across the C; conducting policy analyses and draft written materials, including correspondence, to further advocacy goals; developing and present oral and written testimony at workshops, hearings, and meetings; analyzing and responding to relevant agenda items and meeting notices pursuant to regional, state and federal agencies, and other relevant bodies; and represent CCAC at various community events, statewide conferences and agency meetings.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly; listens and requests clarification as needed; responds well to questions.
- Written Communication:
Writes clearly; varies writing style to meet needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Leadership: Able to direct and motivate staff to maximize performance and maintain high team morale. Comprehends the organization’s mission and makes executive decisions that balance the organization’s strategic and financial goals, while complying with all policies and laws..
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Innovation:
Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Reliability: Ability to work independently, self-motivated, dependable, and professional, with a strong work ethic
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to manage time effectively in order to complete tasks competently and on time; maintain highly organized workspace and schedule.
- Technical Skills: Capable of learning and supervising technical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s or higher degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Political Science, Public Health Administration, or related field and minimum five (5) years of experience managing environmental and/or climate justice or related programs, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Political Science, Public Health Administration, or related field and minimum ten (10) years of experience managing environmental and/or climate justice or related programs.
- Minimum three years of experience in a leadership role at a 501c3 non-profit or government agency, with a proven record of increasing levels of responsibility.
- Experience overseeing a team of at least 5 full-time employees, including managing timekeeping, budgets and expenses.
- Experience using a variety of software program such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams), Adobe and project management tools such as Monday.com.
- English fluency required, Spanish fluency preferred.
- Experience interacting with a diverse population; must demonstrate the ability to be culturally competent in all respects.
- Experience working directly with government and industry stakeholders, preferred.
- Experience working directly with community members and community-based organizations, preferred.
- Experience working with and on behalf of low-income populations, preferred.
TRAVEL: To CCAC offices in Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tulare and Kern Counties, as well as various meetings as needed, predominantly within California. Must be available for some travel out of state for professional conferences, limited to a few times per year.
DRIVING AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid CADL and applicable CA mandated auto insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to obtain COVID and/or Influenza vaccinations.
AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Oversee a staff of 10 or more full-time, part-time personnel and interns with at least 4 direct reports.
ACCESS TO SENSITIVE INFORMATION: Must maintain confidentiality of personal client and staff information exposed to when working in files and preparing reports.
