Project and Policy Analyst 2

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (007397)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940567

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

11/18/2025 6:38:37 PM

Date Last Edited:

11/18/2025 6:38:34 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1380D

Division:

INSTITUTE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Department:

215500 - INST OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940567

Position Description ID

246470

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (007397)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 19

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41109594

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40060380

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) seeks a Project Coordinator to work on a variety of projects to support a regional network of climate planners and practitioners, which is housed as a program of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. The incumbent will assist in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation. They will apply knowledge of climate change, public communications, stakeholder engagement, and network management to conduct projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of climate policy, research and procedural issues. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional in the climate policy field. The role will be supervised by LARC's Executive Director and work in close coordination with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and other members of the team as needed.

The Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) is a network of climate practitioners and decision-makers from local cities, LA County, regional agencies, academia, non-profits, and business. Housed at the UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability, LARC seeks to build regional resilience to climate impacts and actively works to advance climate mitigation and adaptation by engaging in state and regional policy development, supporting municipal climate planning efforts, facilitating dialogue between key decision makers and stakeholders, distributing cutting edge research, and creating valuable tools and resources. Learn more at www.laregionalcollaborative.com.

Project Planning

and Management

• Independently uses and applies knowledge in the climate policy field to support

community-based and regional climate initiatives.

• Supports regular network meetings and public events and ensure meeting agendas

and note are distributed.

• Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on relating to LARC projects and

issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned

issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.

• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts,

presentations and proposals.

• On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research

initiatives, programs and issues.

• Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a research and program

55%

Administrative

Operations

• Supports LARC volunteers and student workers and coordinates program planning

and collaboration with project staff.

• Supports event planning and the creation of publicity material related to LARC

events, including newsletters, and news & events postings on the website.

• Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and

development.

• Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.

40%

Fundraising &

Grant writing

• Cultivates donors for LARC and build relationships with Network Supporters.

• Solicits donations from Network Supporters on a semi-annual basis in line UCLA gift

policies.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

2+ years

Experience in business administration and coordinating logistics

with partners

Preferred

And

2+ years

Experience in policy research, specifically preparing, editing, and

modifying documents including research reports, manuscripts,

presentations and proposals

Preferred

And

1+ years

Experience in grant writing and implementation of grant-funded

projects

Preferred

And

1+ years

Experience in facilitating community-engaged meetings and

relationship building

Preferred

And

1+ years

Experience creating and managing newsletters, social media

content, and other public-facing communications materials

Preferred

Working knowledge of municipal climate action and adaptation planning processes.

Required

Working knowledge of MailChimp, social media platforms, and/or Squarespace.

Required

Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in

writing.

Required

Demonstrates ability to use sound judgement in responding to issues and concerns.

Required

Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Occasional attendance at offsite conferences and meetings.

Required

Occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Preferred

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

300 La Kretz Hall

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General office Equipment

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.