Program Associate II - El Monte Mobility Nexus (full-time, non-exempt)

Who We Are:

Active San Gabriel Valley (ActiveSGV) is a community-based environmental justice and public health non-profit headquartered in El Monte. Our mission is to create a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley. We envision a San Gabriel Valley where people of all ages, incomes, abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive. Where decision-making accounts for the needs of current and future generations. Local and regional investments help address our most pressing challenges, including the climate crisis, housing affordability, and inequity. Where elected leadership reflects and accurately represents one of the United States’ most diverse regions. This is where communities pilot best practices in public policy, health, sustainability, and governance.

The San Gabriel Valley is stronger by creating quality jobs, living wages, employment mobility, a strong economy, clean water and air, accessible parks, stable and affordable housing, safe and efficient transportation, and a healthy built environment that supports sustainability. As such, ActiveSGV is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work, aiming to eliminate barriers so our communities can lead happier, healthier lives. As part of our commitment to gender equality, mental health and wellbeing, and the environment, ActiveSGV has instituted a flexible 32-hour work week for all employees.

ActiveSGV strives to make our commitment evident across all levels: in our organizational structure, policies, advisory board, staff, volunteers, donors, goals, and vision. We welcome people of all backgrounds and aim to maintain a culture of respect, openness, learning, integrity, honesty, and a sense of fun.

Learn more at www.activesgv.org

About the Position:

ActiveSGV seeks a highly motivated Program Associate II to support the organization's projects and programs, with a specific focus on the El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus initiative. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director and Program Manager, the Coordinator will support the development and implementation of projects and services aimed at advancing ActiveSGV’s mission, including but not limited to the GoSGV program and SGV EV Car Share programs. Individuals must be self-motivated, organized, and genuinely interested in working respectfully with people of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Organizing and Engagement

Collaborate with community members to identify and address environmental justice, transportation, and land use issues in their neighborhoods.

Assist with the execution of the program-wide community engagement, education, and outreach strategy for the GoSGV Bike Share and SGV Electric Carshare programs in El Monte, ensuring activities are culturally competent and accessible.

Assist in organizing and staffing the array of community engagement activities, including Family Friendly community bike rides, Community Workshops, Community Tabling Events, and Door-to-Door Canvassing.

Conduct desk and field research on-site and community, best practices, precedent projects/programs, or other focus areas

Helps community members with program enrollment.

Distribute collateral materials at community events/destinations.

Other community engagement activities as assigned.

Project Support

Support with the GoSGV and SGV Car Share program needs.

Develop and implement strategies to increase GoSGV/SGV Car Share memberships.

Coordinate and manage scheduled activities and assignments to meet program goals.

Conduct orientation sessions and training for new volunteers to familiarize them with the organization’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Maintain accurate records of events and provide regular updates on deliverables met.

Work closely with the Program Director and the Administrative team to ensure budget funds are appropriately spent.

Provide input and feedback on the logistics, deployment, and implementation of ActiveSGV-related programs.

Other duties as assigned

This position will offer a hybrid of remote and in-person work from our offices in El Monte and the field. ActiveSGV strives to meet the community where they feel comfortable and conducts outreach in convenient public spaces.

Required Qualifications:

At least three years of experience working on community-based programming and conducting community outreach and engagement.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in social science, public policy, public health, urban planning and design, business administration, or a similar field is preferred.

Confident knowledge concerning issues, plans, and programs related to sustainable transportation alternatives, shared mobility (e.g., carsharing, bike share), and environmental justice.

Outstanding communication skills, written and oral; experience in effectively communicating key information, including presentations to staff and senior management

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and multitask while maintaining vigilant attention to detail

Creative, flexible, and responsive

Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment

Demonstrated support for social justice and racial equity

Physical Requirements: Must lift up to 25 pounds and perform standard office work. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, and stand for intermittently long periods.

It would be great if you also had…

Strong ties and roots in the San Gabriel Valley region

Experience with social media engagement/outreach.

Lived experience that enables an understanding of poverty and systems of oppression

Ability to ride a bicycle or a willingness to learn how to do so.

Commitment to ActiveSGV’s mission and values

The non-cash portion includes a comprehensive benefits program, leave, retirement, professional development stipends, wellness stipends, and a 32-hour work week.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese, or Vietnamese is a plus