• Job Description

  Req#: JR101255

  Apprentice Ambassador

  Remote with Travel within California, Must reside in California

  We are seeking a part-time Apprentice Ambassador 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 Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a part-time Coordinator to play a critical role in the department's success by strengthening apprentice engagement, retention, and completion by serving as a connector, guide, and advocate for apprentices across LAUNCH-supported registered apprenticeship programs.

  This position represents an exciting opportunity to help to provide a wide range of administrative and outreach support, focusing on helping apprentices understand what LAUNCH is, how it connects to the broader apprenticeship system, and how to navigate their apprenticeship journey successfully. The Apprentice Ambassador will communicate regularly with apprentices, connect them to resources, track progress and wages, support solutions to barriers and challenges, and elevate apprentice voice within apprenticeship governance and employer committees.

  • Develop Apprenticeship Journey Resources

    • Gather and incorporate apprentice feedback to continuously create and improve resources.

  • Build and Sustain an Apprentice & Alumni Network

    • Facilitate convenings, and learning sessions for peer learning, mentorship, shared problem-solving, and community building.

  • Coordinate Consistent Apprentice Communications

    • Manage communications and track engagement.

  • Elevate Apprentice and Worker Voice & Participation

    • Pilot tools and approaches that amplify apprentice feedback and leadership.

  • Create Resources and Connection Points for Out-of-Work Apprentices

    • Track trends, identify barriers to employment and collaborate with the LAUNCH team on program improvements .

  Attributes for Success

  • Minimum of two (2) + years of relevant work experience, college courses, or a combination of both.

  • Previous registered apprentice highly preferred.

  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

  • A self-starter and quick learner who is highly motivated and outcome-oriented, always seeking innovative approaches to project execution.

  • Practices ownership, takes accountability, and has the ability to manage own work, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality products on time with limited supervision.

  • 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

  • We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

  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 and pro-rated paid time off (PTO) in accordance with California law; paid sick leave provided.

  • Eligibility to participate in certain employee benefit programs, which may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (eligibility and employer contribution may vary based on scheduled hours)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), if enrolled in a qualifying plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

  • Participation in the CalPERS retirement program (subject to eligibility requirements) and access to optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans

  To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org .

  Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:

  $25.00 - $26.00

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

• About the company

  The Foundation for California Community Colleges is a 501 tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, California.

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