Community Science Manager
Community Science Manager
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ABOUT
CleanAIRE NC is statewide nonprofit organization working for clean air and climate change solutions since 2003.
With staff across the state of North Carolinaour mission is to advocate for the health of all North Carolinians by pursuing equitable and collaborative solutions that address climate change and air pollution.
CleanAIRE NC advocates for clean air and environmental justice through community science education health and advocacy. We partner with impacted communities researchers and public agencies to create a healthier and more equitable North Carolina.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
CleanAIRE NCs Community Science Program is one of the most respected in the country for its robust network of community-deployed air monitors partnerships with universities and government agencies and its unique ability to translate data into action. At the core is the AirKeepers Program which equips residents with low-cost air sensors and the training to understand and use the data to advocate for clean air in their communities.
POSITION
The Community Science Manager leads CleanAIRE NCs community-based air monitoring work across North Carolina. This role combines technical skill with deep community engagement helping to translate real-time air quality data into tools for education advocacy and resilience. The Program Manager recruits and supports community partners manages sensor networks and data systems and builds collaborative relationships across the state to advance CleanAIRE NCs mission.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management & Strategy
- Implement and scale CleanAIREs AirKeeper Program and community monitoring networks.
- Manage the deployment of air sensors in strategic cluster networks (1015 monitors) near pollution sources prioritizing disproportionately impacted or Environmental Justice communities.
- Maintain inventory and ensure functionality of monitoring networks.
Data & Technical Support
- Collect process and analyze air quality data from sensors utilized by the Community Science Program (e.g. PurpleAir AirNote MODULAIR and AirBeams).
- Oversee updates and improvements to the CleanAIRE NC AirKeeper Dashboard related to sensor elements/tools including data visualization and reporting enhancements.
- Support researchers policymakers and community members in interpreting and using data as well as forming relationships with technical partners when needed to advance programmatic goals.
Community Engagement & Education
- Recruit train and support AirKeepers through workshops the Community Science Orientation and ongoing communication.
- Collaborate with CleanAIREs EJ and Education Programs to develop culturally relevant learning materials.
- Facilitate community discussions about air quality findings and support data-informed advocacy.
Cross-Team & External Collaboration
- Work with university researchers health professionals and grassroots organizations to advance Community Science monitoring efforts.
- Co-lead grant development and project planning with CleanAIREs development and program teams.
- Coordinate with the CleanAIRE NC Community Science Advisory Board to guide program direction.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong project management and facilitation skills; able to lead trainings and workshops.
- Ability to translate scientific or complex data for a wide range of audiences.
- Experience with data data analysis and data visualization related to environmental and/or air quality data
- Commitment to environmental justice and equitable community engagement. Experience working with communities disproportionately affected by air pollution is a plus.
- BS degree in environmental science or related field or equivalent education and/or 2-5 years of experience desired.
- Familiarity with air monitoring equipment (e.g. PurpleAir) or community science preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment requires someone who is a self-starter confident responsible reliable enthusiastic and goal-oriented. The individual must be flexible in a rapidly changing work environment and work well independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to endure some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending crouching stooping stretching reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as office equipment and boxes of supplies. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds above-average agility and dexterity.
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
CleanAIRE NC offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical dental & vision coverage paid time off (PTO) 403(b) w/ match company-paid holidays short & long-term disability cell phone allowance and parental leave.
The hiring range for this position is $55000 - $60000 per year depending on experience.
This position may require occasional evening weekend work and overnight travel.
WHY JOIN US
Youll be joining a passionate mission-driven team advancing environmental justice science and policy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology public health and grassroots organizing and who believes communities should be the beneficiaries not subjects of data collected around their lived experiences.
Women BIPOC and LGBTQIA are encouraged to apply. CANC is seeking to cultivate a diverse team that is reflective of the population of North Carolina.
Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. We hope to hire as soon as possible with a target start date in August 2025.
CANC will schedule and complete phone screens as qualified applicants are identified.
Please contact Autumn Picarsic at if you need application accommodations.
To learn more about CleanAIRE NC please visit our website at.
CleanAIRE NC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification race color language accent ancestry national origin age gender religion sexual orientation gender identity marital status medical condition veteran status physical or mental disability or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and needs of the organization.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
