Student Assistant - Air Pollution Outreach and Grants - Hybrid (Sacramento/Riverside)

Description

Do you want to make a difference at your job by reducing air pollution and promoting zero-emission vehicles? Would people describe you as enthusiastic, analytical, curious, and responsible? Then this is your opportunity to make a direct contribution to the future of clean transportation, working with a dynamic, professional team of engineers and scientists. You'll be part of the team that conducts outreach across the state to support regulations that reduce pollution and enables billions of dollars to improve the day-to-day lives of Californians.

The Fleet Modernization and Support Section (Section) of the California Air Resources Board is seeking to hire one Student Assistant. The Section is responsible for a number of outreach and incentives activities designed to reduce criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions reductions from mobile sources like school buses, and promote the use of heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles via grants and other incentives.

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser:

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.


Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Advertising, Biological Sciences, Business Administration (all concentrations), Chemistry, Communication Studies, Engineering (all concentrations), English, Environmental Studies, Government, Health Science, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and Statistics, Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations & Administration

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.


Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$20.00 - $34.23 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Dependable, organized, professional and courteous, even with difficult stakeholders.
• Ability to follow directions, fluidly work independently or as part of a team, and handle multiple tasks with specific deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with all types of stakeholders and able to explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and analyze information accurately, synthesize and report information using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and defend data and conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Though not required, other desirable qualifications include: bilingual fluency in Spanish or Punjabi (written and verbal); web and graphics design experience; experience using databases to extract, organize, and visualize data; and experience with medium and heavy-duty vehicle sales, operations, or procurement.
• Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation of outreach programs by learning how to update information and create new content for websites, responding to correspondence, managing mailings, and other projects as needed.
• Ability to learn about grant and incentives programs by researching school district eligibility for school bus grants, reviewing funding requests and grantee reports for accuracy and completeness, and compiling and analyzing public data and school bus fleet statistics.
• Develop skills in preparing clear and accurate technical reports, issue papers, letters, and documentation related to the activities described above.
• Support routine administrative and clerical tasks such as formatting reports, preparing handouts, arranging meeting logistics, and taking meeting minutes.
• Willingness to ask questions and perform other duties related to the work of the Section as assigned.
• Assist with and craft compelling presentations and videos, connect with stakeholders, and use social media to promote program awareness.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an hybrid environment.

Most work will be remote, but reporting to the nearest CARB office location may be required based on operational need.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.


Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter: One page maximum explaining how your education and experience fit the job qualifications.

Apply By: July 05, 2026 (The position will remain open until filled)