Director, Clean Air & Environmental Justice Programs

Central California Asthma Collaborative; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Central California Asthma Collaborative in California is seeking a Director to oversee CCAC’s Clean Air programs and lead the organization’s environmental justice initiatives. You will supervise staff, coordinate with leadership, and drive program strategy to expand impact across communities.

The role requires strong project management, grant writing, stakeholder engagement with local governments and community groups, and collaboration with policy teams to advance CCAC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum five years managing environmental justice or related programs.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role at a 501(c)(3) or government agency.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Monday.com.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of CCAC’s Clean Air programs and staff.
• Monitor, report on program deliverables to leadership, funders, donors and partners.
• Lead grant prospecting, proposals, and collaboration with funders.
• Coordinate policy advocacy with regional EJ partners and agencies.
• Develop strategic plans aligning with CCAC’s mission and goals.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, contracting, and financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Reliability

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Monday.com

Job description

Central California Asthma Collaborative in California is seeking a Director to oversee CCAC’s Clean Air programs and lead the organization’s environmental justice initiatives. You will supervise staff, coordinate with leadership, and drive program strategy to expand impact across communities.

The role requires strong project management, grant writing, stakeholder engagement with local governments and community groups, and collaboration with policy teams to advance CCAC’s mission.