Facilities and Sustainability Partnerships Specialist Remote within California, Must reside in California. Central Valley preferred. Up to 40% travel. We are seeking a Facilities and Sustainability Partnerships Specialist to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, 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 Facilities and Sustainability Partnerships Specialist will develop and execute outreach, engagement, and communication strategies that increase awareness of and contribute to growing FoundationCCC’s cooperative purchasing programs. Serving as a proactive program ambassador, this role will cultivate relationships with community college and K-12 districts, higher education institutions, cities, counties and other public agencies, vendors, and internal partners to strengthen and expand existing programs. The Facilities and Sustainability Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing targeted outreach and marketing initiatives, including promotional campaigns, newsletters, workshops, conference engagement, presentations, networking events, advisory board meetings, and professional development opportunities. This role will support FoundationCCC growth and development opportunities across all business categories, and with a specific emphasis on facilities, energy, sustainability, and climate action. FoundationCCC as a trusted cooperative purchasing resource. This role will increase awareness, adoption, and utilization of FoundationCCC’s cooperative purchasing programs and will utilize multiple communication methods to develop new relationships. The Specialist will influence planning and strategy around the expansion of programs., Serve as a proactive ambassador of FoundationCCC’s cooperative purchasing programs, by cultivating collaborative relationships with vendors, community college districts, K-12 districts, institutes of higher education, cities and counties. Establish fluency with program contracts to increase contract utilization by community college districts, K-12 districts, institutes of higher education, cities, counties and other public agencies. Plan and execute regular outreach for partners, tracking utilization of our program(s) and identifying areas for increased partnership. Attributes for Success Minimum of (2) + years of progressive related work experience, at least one (1) of which is in an outreach-driven, external-facing sales, account management, or customer service environment. Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both Familiarity with California’s education system, local government agencies, and/or sales a plus We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals 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, and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans Carrot reproductive health and fertility support Tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org. Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range: $70,500.00 - $75,000.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.