Senior Specialist, Zero Emission Vehicles, Community Impact

We are seeking a Senior Program Specialist, Zero Emission Vehicles to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.  

What You’ll Do 

The Environmental Equity Program Specialist provides specialized zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) policy expertise and community engagement services to advance environmental justice and equity in California's clean transportation transition.

The Program Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for the Foundation's Environmental Equity program team, supporting initiatives that promote awareness of clean mobility incentive programs and ZEV career pathways across California communities.

• Implements and leads training for Student Ambassador cohorts focused on promoting awareness of clean mobility incentive programs and ZEV career opportunities across California communities, with particular emphasis on environmental justice and disadvantaged communities.

• Develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations, environmental justice advocates, workforce development agencies, state agency partners and educational institutions to expand program reach and impact.

• Develops policy recommendations and program improvements based on community feedback and emerging environmental justice needs.

Attributes for Success  

• Minimum of three (3) + years of progressive experience in ZEV policy development, environmental justice advocacy, or clean transportation program implementation at state or federal levels.

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, or related field preferred.

• Experience working with California state agencies, particularly CARB, CEC, or California Public Utilities Commission a plus.

• Federal ZEV policy experience with EPA, DOT, or DOE a plus.

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency 

• Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more 

What we Offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

To see the full job description and to apply, please go to our Careers page at https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers