Program Assistant

Overview

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. Anchored in the North San Joaquin Valley, we facilitate collaboration through the Bio Economy, Agriculture, & Manufacturing (BEAM) Initiative to scale the most promising innovations in bioindustrial manufacturing. Our work includes public-private projects and programs in the areas of innovation, access to capital, infrastructure, talent development, and cross-cutting partnerships to advance economic and environmental value for local communities.

We have a dynamic, mission-driven team and are looking for partners to join us who believe in rolling up their sleeves to contribute to a bold vision, who are results-oriented and “get things done” mentality, who lead with curiosity, collaboration, and kindness, and who are dedicated to positive impact for people and the planet.

BEAM Circular is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourages individuals identifying with any race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, and abilities to apply.

The Program Assistant plays a key role in advancing BEAM Circular’s mission to build a thriving, inclusive circular bioeconomy in California. This position supports program design, coordination, and delivery across events, partnerships, and initiatives, and works closely with the entire BEAM programs team to ensure smooth execution and meaningful impact. This is an ideal role for someone who is organized, flexible, proactive, and excited about sustainability, community building, and systems change.

• 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.

• 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.
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