Youth Climate Programs Lead & Academic Ops

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an Academic Program Management Officer 3 RP to advance youth leadership and climate action initiatives in Los Angeles. The role focuses on program development, coordination with diverse stakeholders, and supervision of student workers within the RP-Research & Public Service context.

Required advanced degree in a related field; PhD preferred. Extensive nonprofit leadership and community organizing experience are essential, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Non-profit leadership experience with environmental orgs (Required).
• 15+ years of environmental community organizing/advocacy (Required).
• 5+ years with UCLA and CDLS (Preferred).
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills (Required).
• Storytelling across media formats (Required).
• Ability to lead diverse teams and mentor staff (Required).
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination (Required).
• Commitment to youth leadership and empowerment (Required).
• Supervisory experience recruiting and training student workers (Required).

Skills

Non-profit leadership

Community organizing

UCLA / CDLS experience

Verbal communication

Storytelling

Organizational strategy

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Youth empowerment

Education

Advanced degree in related area

PhD in related area

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an Academic Program Management Officer 3 RP to advance youth leadership and climate action initiatives in Los Angeles. The role focuses on program development, coordination with diverse stakeholders, and supervision of student workers within the RP-Research & Public Service context.

Required advanced degree in a related field; PhD preferred. Extensive nonprofit leadership and community organizing experience are essential, with strong communication and