The Foundation for California Community Colleges

Project Specialist, Zero-Emission Assistance Program

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California

We are seeking a Project Specialist, Zero Emission Assistance Program 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 Zero-Emission Assistance Program (ZAP) Project Specialist serves as a key support role to the ZEV Master Technician, providing essential program coordination and administrative support for California community members who have purchased used zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) or near-zero emission vehicles (NZEVs) through CARB incentive programs. The Project Specialist ensures smooth program operations through efficient task execution, problem resolution, and participant support while maintaining high standards of customer service.

• Serves as primary point of contact for routine approved service providers, education partners, workforce development organization and participant inquiries regarding program status, documentation requirements, and next steps in the ZAP process.
• Assists the ZEV Master Technician with management of participant case files, diagnostic reports, repair invoices, and technical documentation to ensure completeness and program compliance.
• Coordinates and tracks scheduling of diagnostic appointments, and monitors program timelines.

Attributes for Success

• Knowledge of zero-emission vehicle technology concepts and terminology preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CARB programs including Clean Cars 4 All, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, and Driving Clean Assistance Program 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, please email jobs@foundationccc.org.

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.