JOB TITLE: Program Assistant

THE CENTRAL VALLEY AIR QUALITY (CVAQ) COALITION:
The CVAQ Coalition is a diverse, dynamic partnership of more than 70 community, medical, labor, civil rights, environmental and environmental justice organizations all unified in their commitment to improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. CVAQ works to ensure all communities, of all races, cultures, classes and creeds, have the opportunity to be involved in the policy development and regulatory processes improving regional health. CVAQ is a project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a registered public non-profit. More information can be found at www.calcleanair.org .

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director, the Program Assistant will provide support in advancing the mission and work of the Coalition. The assistant will perform duties such as coordination of committee activities, communication efforts, outreach events, meetings, and conferences.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in coalition meetings and activities, foster strong internal communication and accountability among coalition members;
  • Assist in the production of outreach and educational materials including a monthly newsletter, translate outreach materials into Spanish, assist in the management of and production of content for social media accounts and the CVAQ website;
  • Perform administrative duties such as answer the phone, schedule and organize meetings and events, note-take, maintain listservs and databases;
  • Help organize English and Spanish speaking residents for public meetings and events; attend public meetings, provide public testimony if necessary;
  • Develop knowledge of air pollution problems and solutions, relevant decision making bodies, laws, regulations, and policies; and
  • Provide general support to the Director as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Proficient in Spanish and English

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong initiative, well organized, highly accountable;
  • Passionate about environmental justice and the health of San Joaquin Valley residents;
  • Background or strong interest in communications, marketing, and/or community organizing preferred;
  • Strong interpersonal skills including poise, tact and diplomacy;
  • Excellent command of the English and Spanish language, strong public speaking skills, and superior writing and editing skills;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online social media platforms and online collaborative tools such as Google Docs;
  • Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

POSITION DETAILS:
  • Part-time position approximately 20 hours per week, including varied evenings;
  • The primary place of business is CVAQ’s Fresno office, with varied travel and reliable transportation required;
  • CVAQ is an equal opportunity employer.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & DEMANDS:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a standard office environment; travel by motor vehicle outdoors in varying degrees of temperatures; work in indoor and outdoor environments that are outside of the office setting; and come in direct contact with community and government representatives, CVAQ members, staff and the public.

TO APPLY:
Email your cover letter and resume to genevieve@calcleanair.org indicating “Program Assistant” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls. Deadline to apply: February 28, 2019.