ABOUT CRC

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is a community-based organization dedicated to serving
the Peninsula’s residents and communities of color by implementing community-led climate
solutions that bring about unity, resilience, and justice in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven (Menlo
Park), Redwood City, and North Fair Oaks. CRC partners with other organizations to meet
community-identified needs through programs that advance youth education and leadership
development, assist local residents in securing vital home repairs and subsidized solar panels,
as well as other tangible projects that materially benefit residents. CRC began as a program
under Acterra and spun off into a separate, fiscally-sponsored organization in 2020; in 2023, we
received our 501(c)(3) designation as an independent nonprofit. At CRC, you will be part of an
exciting and growing organization and have a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from
experienced community leaders, while contributing to climate resilience projects that center and
empower community voices.

PURPOSE

 

In collaboration with other staff, the Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) Resilient Homes
Program Associate is responsible for carrying out the implementation of the Resilient Homes
program, including partnership development, database management, coordinating project and
meeting logistics, budgeting, reporting, and grant writing. A major part of the job is working
on-the-ground to oversee case management of residents who are working with CRC to get home
repairs. This program combines community organizing and advocacy with project management
to bridge theory and practice and build long lasting community organizational infrastructure.
This position reports to CRC’s Resilient Homes Program Manager.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Support the Program Manager in strengthening and expanding the Resilient Homes

• Program by refining existing functions and identifying new programming and resources.

• Assist Program Manager in cultivating new and existing service provider relationships.

• Trains interns, volunteers, and staff as needed to carry out CRC program objectives.

• Identifies funding opportunities to enable CRC to carry out the Resilient Homes

• programming.

• Cultivates partnerships with potential program partners, community-based organizations, public agencies, private foundations, and individuals.

• Creates plans for implementing funded activities, including public outreach and education events, volunteer training, public service programs, community workshops, email campaigns, strategic planning sessions, and assessment of results.

• Manages project budgets; works with Program Manager to monitor monthly expenditures in relation to budget.

• Prepares reports on program activities for internal use and to grantors and other constituencies.

• Participates in internal meetings: all-staff meetings, quarterly Board of Directors meetings as needed, and strategic planning meetings.

• Engages in public outreach through public speaking and attending community events.

• Is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of CRC’s Resilient Homes Program, including:

  • Coordinating with service providers and partners

  • Working directly with residents to receive home repairs and upgrades

  • Managing a database of repairs and residents to date

  • Tracking metrics and successes of the program

• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 2+ years of work experience, ideally in a community organizer, case management, or other non-profit role

• 1- 3 years experience in the environmental, housing, or other social services field

• Passionate about environmental justice, climate change, and addressing environmental hazards in under-resourced communities

• Creative thinker who can synthesize information, envision new approaches and catalyze others to get engaged in innovative programs to protect communities and Earth’s climate

• Experienced in building public/private/civic community partnerships and relationship building

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Enjoys working with people and meeting the public; excellent human relations skills

• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred but not required

• Background living or working in the communities that CRC serves

• Strong computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with web and cloud-based alternatives (e.g., Google docs)

 

COMPENSATION

 

This is a full time, exempt position. Your schedule may vary based on need and may include
evening and weekend hours on a regular basis. The annual rate for this full time associate level
role will be $50,000-$65,000. CRC strives to provide equitable and competitive compensation for
all of its employees, including generous PTO and a retirement match. CRC offers a highly
collegial work environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Professional growth opportunities are available.

 

APPLY

 

Applicants should submit a substantive and thoughtful cover letter describing their interest in
the position and making the case for the relevance of their experience. The cover letter should
be submitted together with a current resume to crc@crcommunities.org. Applications missing
a cover letter or resume will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled. If selected for the process, expect a phone screen, a one-on-one, and a group interview.
CRC does not discriminate in employment because of age, gender, race, national origin, or
sexual orientation. We strive to engage, celebrate, and reflect the rich diversity of the
communities we serve. We value inclusion and equity in our programs, leadership, and hiring
practices.