Oakland, California, United States · On-site
$38/hr
General Position Summary Since 2022, CBE has collaborated with the Bay Area Air District (BAAQMD) as a Co-Lead on the development of the East Oakland Community Emissions Reductions Plan (CERP) or the Right to Breathe: Ea…
Skills: Project Management, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Research
Oakland, California, United States • On-site
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Lead the implementation of the East Oakland Community Emissions Reductions Plan and serve as the primary liaison with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Manage project infrastructure, facilitate community steering committee meetings, and conduct policy research to improve local air quality.
Requires 2-3 years of experience in project management, community outreach, and public meeting facilitation. Candidates should have a background in social or environmental justice and proficiency in GIS tools and office software.
General Position Summary
Since 2022, CBE has collaborated with the Bay Area Air District (BAAQMD) as a Co-Lead on the development of the East Oakland Community Emissions Reductions Plan (CERP) or the Right to Breathe: East Oakland Community Air Quality Justice Plan as part of California Assembly Bill 617 (AB 617). A CERP empowers environmental justice communities to develop a coordinated and place-based roadmap to improve air quality and reduce pollution.
The East Oakland Air Quality Project Coordinator will lead CBE’s engagement in the CERP implementation process in East Oakland. This role will serve as the main liaison with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) staff while maintaining internal project management infrastructure to ensure CBE meets project deliverables.
The Project Coordinator will work closely with CBE’s East Oakland team to support implementation of the plan for which CBE has been identified as a lead or supporting partner, provide regular updates to community members, partner organizations and agencies, and support community engagement.
Responsibilities also include agenda development and meeting facilitation for internal and external meetings, and supporting the East Oakland Community Steering Committee quarterly, ad-hoc and sub-committee meeting logistics and facilitation. The Project Coordinator will also conduct research and policy analysis to inform and strengthen CERP implementation.
This role requires a strong commitment to environmental justice, including actively advocating for East Oakland residents and holding public agencies accountable for the strong implementation of the Right to Breathe: East Oakland Community Air Quality Justice Plan. Specific duties include:
In addition to the above, racial equity and language justice are key areas supported by the East Oakland Air Quality Project Coordinator. CBE has made a commitment to addressing anti-blackness and white supremacy culture within our organization, and the East Oakland Air Quality Project Coordinator will participate in CBE’s internal work to meet equity goals and will be a bridge to our members’ participation.
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Compensation:
This is a contract-based position paid at an hourly rate of $38.57/hour, with an average expected workweek of 40 hours. The East Oakland Air Quality Project Coordinator will receive CBE’s comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation and leave policy; fully-paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and a flexible spending plan. CBE pays full premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and any dependents.
To apply:
Please complete our online application no later than July 27, 2026. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Founded in 1978, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is one of the preeminent environmental justice organizations in the nation. The mission of CBE is to build people’s power in California’s communities of color and low income communities to achieve environmental health and justice by preventing and reducing pollution and building green, healthy and sustainable communities and environments. CBE provides residents in heavily polluted urban communities in California with organizing skills, leadership training and legal, scientific and technical assistance, so that they can successfully confront threats to their health and well-being.
View all jobs at Communities for a Better EnvironmentFounded in 1978, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is one of the preeminent environmental justice organizations in the nation. The mission of CBE is to build people’s power in California’s communities of color and low income communities to achieve environmental health and justice by preventing and reducing pollution and building green, healthy and sustainable communities and environments. CBE provides residents in heavily polluted urban communities in California with organizing skills, leadership training and legal, scientific and technical assistance, so that they can successfully confront threats to their health and well-being.
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