Program Assistant

BEAM Circular is unlocking the power of communities to transform waste into opportunity by building a vibrant regional ecosystem for the circular bioeconomy in California's agricultural heartland. The Program Assistant plays a key role in advancing BEAM Circular's mission to build a thriving, inclusive circular bioeconomy, supporting program design, coordination, and delivery across events, partnerships, and initiatives. Responsibilities Support the planning and execution of two large-scale annual events, as well as webinars, field trips, and other BEAM Circular-hosted events Support the creation of program materials using Canva and Google Workspace Manage and maintain spreadsheets to support data tracking, organization, and reporting across multiple projects and team needs Provide administrative and logistical support to the Operations Team, as needed Engage with senior leadership to support the development and refinement of program strategies Support drafting and coordinating CBIO Collaborative communications, including monthly Member News, webinars, announcements, social media posts, and general member communications Track BEAM program delivery (e.g., community events) and support content development for newsletters and other communications Support program documentation, reporting, and follow-up activities, as needed Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure accurate, organized contact records May drive on company business Comply with all BEAM Circular policies and procedures, including but not limited to workplace safety, reporting work-related injuries, Infection Control, and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients, and others The list of job duties and requirements is not all-inclusive. Management, at its discretion, may assign additional duties Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented working style; ability to work effectively across teams and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment Comfortable juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion, including the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality Demonstrate strong proficiency in Canva and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) to create content, manage information efficiently, and support team collaboration Ability to understand and work with scientific terminology, particularly related to bioeconomy, sustainability, and related technical concepts Ability to develop strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders across industry, government, and education sectors More important than a candidate's personal education background is a general willingness to learn, ability to absorb scientific and technical material, and a demonstrated ability to translate complex content into accessible information for a variety of audiences Demonstrated ability to develop and manage projects with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail Candidate must be able to attend in-person meetings and events across the North San Joaquin Valley (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties) region Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in program coordination, administrative support, operations, or a related role Benefits A collaborative and mission-driven work environment A competitive benefits package Company Overview BEAM Circular transforms agri-waste into opportunities, scaling bioindustrial innovations for an eco-friendly regional ecosystem. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Modesto, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is