Program Assistant - Economic Empowerment

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Economic Empowerment and the Economic Empowerment team including planning and coordinating various community outreach meetings, travel planning, responding to email, answering program-related phone calls, tracking program expenditures, etc.
• Attend all required meetings (including in-person meetings), track attendees, and take meeting minutes and notes
• Assist with meeting facilitation and required tasks
• Follow up with meeting outcomes and assignments, and track accountability
• Work closely with Project Navigators and Coordinators to assist in data collection, research, and development of outreach materials, ensuring inclusion of disinvested communities
• Assist with tracking projects, including applications and awards for additional funding from other sources
• Perform other duties and execute special projects as assigned

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience in the nonprofit, private, or public sector
• Must have a positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as with a team, to learn on the job, and to be flexible and adaptable
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including professional communication by email and phone
• Proficiency in being collegial and collaborative; and forming and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders and constituencies
• Experience with conflict management
• Knowledge of community issues and ability to communicate about climate, transportation, land use, and/or public health and planning standards (and/or willingness to learn)
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prepare research reports
• Database management skills
• Computer literate
• Proficient with MS Office
• Experience with Google Suite a plus
• Knowledge of GIS and database systems desired
• Must be able to follow internal control and organizational policies and procedures

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• A pre‐employment background screening will be performed
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; clean DMV record; a reliable, properly registered personal vehicle; and liability insurance with the state required insurance minimums
• Willingness to travel, including overnight

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily

BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Medical for Employee & Dependents
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision for Employee
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off

TO APPLY:

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.