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.
