About Sierra Business Council
Sierra Business Council (SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization catalyzing and demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada region. Our goal is a diverse, inventive, and sustainable region where the economy is vibrant, the land is thriving, and the communities offer opportunities for all.
Our company culture supports a passion for the environment, small businesses, advocacy, recreation, and the close‐knit communities that characterize the region. We provide meaningful work in an environment that nurtures our team and supports a healthy work-life balance. While we are currently based out of Truckee, CA, our team members are located in communities throughout the Sierra region.
Position Summary
The Program Assistant will provide administrative assistance to SBC’s Director of Economic Empowerment, the Economic Empowerment team, and the Sierra Jobs First team and will assist with achieving program/project goals. This position requires an organized, reliable, and motivated individual with excellent communication skills who will be responsible for a range of tasks including: supporting outreach, research, and communication efforts; building relationships with key stakeholders; ensuring inclusivity in convening processes; attending, taking minutes and helping with the facilitation of monthly meetings; tracking participation and response rates for community engagement activities; assisting with research for grant applications; coordinating community outreach events; and various administrative functions supporting SBC’s Economic Empowerment and Sierra Jobs First teams.
We are looking for a mission/values-driven team member to support SBC’s mission and who has an understanding of or interest in the issues affecting the Sierra Nevada region.
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Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@sierrabusiness.org with the position title, “Program Assistant-Economic Empowerment” in the subject line.
Sierra Business Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Sierra Business Council
Sierra Business Council (SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization catalyzing and demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada region. Our goal is a diverse, inventive, and sustainable region where the economy is vibrant, the land is thriving, and the communities offer opportunities for all.
Our company culture supports a passion for the environment, small businesses, advocacy, recreation, and the close‐knit communities that characterize the region. We provide meaningful work in an environment that nurtures our team and supports a healthy work-life balance. While we are currently based out of Truckee, CA, our team members are located in communities throughout the Sierra region.
Position Summary
The Program Assistant will provide administrative assistance to SBC’s Director of Economic…