Environmental Justice Program Manager

Central California Asthma Collaborative; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the statewide CalSMP Community Engagement Project (CEP). The role oversees CEP deliverables, manages program coordinators, and coordinates with CCAC staff and subcontracted CBO partners to educate communities across California near methane emission sources.

The position requires strong project management, communication, and cultural competency, with travel across the state and a commitment to health equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Work or related field.
• 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 individual tasks are coordinated across the project.
• Prepare CalSMP CEP presentations and materials (updates and findings) to be shared with subcontracted CBOs and other stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate quarterly meetings with the subcontracted CBO cohort to review completed 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 or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Asana or Monday

Canva

Job description

Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the statewide CalSMP Community Engagement Project (CEP). The role oversees CEP deliverables, manages program coordinators, and coordinates with CCAC staff and subcontracted CBO partners to educate communities across California near methane emission sources.

The position requires strong project management, communication, and cultural competency, with travel across the state and a commitment to health equity and