Community Engagement Program Manager

centralcalasthma; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central California Asthma Collaborative is seeking a Program Manager to lead the statewide CalSMP Community Engagement Project (CEP) under the Clean Air Director. You will oversee deliverables and coordinate with subcontracted CBOs across California to educate disadvantaged communities near methane emission sources.

The role emphasizes program management, stakeholder engagement and reporting, with a focus on environmental justice and health equity in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Work or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 2 years of project management work experience (preferably with community-based organization).
• Experience supervising 2 or more full-time employees, including managing timekeeping, budgets and expenses.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with community members and project partners.
• Experience using various computer software programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Asana or Monday, Canva, etc.).
• English fluency required (Spanish fluency preferred).
• Experience with all aspects of cultural competency.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.
• Experience working in environmental justice field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize project management tools to track CalSMP CEP activities, deliverables and timelines.
• Supervise and manage Program Coordinators who will directly support subcontracted CBOs to ensure project activities are completed and documented.
• Document all CalSMP CEP activities conducted by CCAC and subcontracted CBO partners in quarterly progress reports.
• Work closely with other CCAC personnel supporting CalSMP CEP to ensure tasks coordinated across the project.
• Prepare CalSMP CEP presentations and materials to be shared with subcontracted CBOs and other stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate quarterly meetings with the subcontracted CBO cohort to review activities and discuss challenges and successes.
• Provide regular project updates to the Clean Air Director and assist in preparing reports.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Innovation

Reliability

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Asana

Monday.com

Canva

Job description

Central California Asthma Collaborative is seeking a Program Manager to lead the statewide CalSMP Community Engagement Project (CEP) under the Clean Air Director. You will oversee deliverables and coordinate with subcontracted CBOs across California to educate disadvantaged communities near methane emission sources.

The role emphasizes program management, stakeholder engagement and reporting, with a focus on environmental justice and health equity in California.