Program Manager

Program Manager

The Program Manager will work under the direction of Clean Air Director to lead the statewide CalSMP Community Engagement Project (CEP). The goal of CalSMP CEP is to engage and educate disadvantaged communities across California that are located near sources of fugitive methane emissions (e.g. oil and gas operations, solid waste landfills, dairy digesters) that may include toxic air contaminants and pose a public health risk to the community. The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing CalSMP CEP deliverables, including the management of community-based organizations across California that are subcontracted by CCAC to lead engagement and education in the communities they serve.

Primary responsibilities include:

• 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 (e.g. Data Manager, Communications Manager, Contracts and Grants Manager) to ensure individual tasks are being 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.

Core competencies:

• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly; listens and requests clarification as needed; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly; varies writing style to meet needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership: Able to direct and motivate staff to maximize performance and maintain high team morale; communicates effectively to ensure staff understand responsibilities and expectations.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Reliability: Ability to work independently, self-motivated, dependable, and professional, with a strong work ethic.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to manage time effectively in order to complete tasks competently and on time; maintains highly organized workspace and schedule.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, timelines, and deadlines concurrently and efficiently. Strong organizational skills and problem solving.

Education and work experience:

• 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.

Travel: Travel across the state to support events and attend meetings/trainings with partners and stakeholders, or other purposes as needed.

Driving and license requirements: Must possess a valid CA Driver's License and applicable CA mandated auto insurance.

Physical requirements: May be required to obtain COVID 19 and Flu vaccinations. Lift up to 20 (twenty) pounds.

Authority and supervisory capacity: Supervise a staff of 2 or more full-time employees (direct reports).

Access to sensitive information: Must maintain confidentiality of personal client, staff and partner information exposed to when working in files and preparing reports.