Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Project Assistant
Location: Los Angeles, CA
This is a full-time, hybrid position
About the position
Better World Group (BWG) seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Project Assistant to support a range of projects in our core focus areas, including Clean Air, Transport and Climate Justice, Energy, and Rights of and Connection to Nature. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in campaigns, advocacy, and effective policy development and implementation on climate and environmental justice issues.
Project Assistants at BWG help drive meaningful change by supporting projects that bring resources, benefits, and opportunities to communities of color—especially those most affected by climate and environmental injustice. You will assist with campaign coordination, research, policy development, and project logistics on initiatives such as clean energy, equitable outdoor access, natural resource protection, and community benefit agreements.
This role offers hands-on experience in state and local policy campaigns, coalition-building, and advocacy processes. As a Project Assistant, you will work both independently and collaboratively, learning how to craft effective policy and campaign strategies that create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable communities across the U.S.
Major areas of responsibility
Major areas of responsibility
- Assist project managers with organizing and coordinating campaign activities, client meetings, and project tasks.
- Provide logistical and note-taking support during in-person and virtual client and stakeholder meetings.
- Conduct online research to gather information for policy, regulatory, and legislative projects; prepare clear summaries and briefing materials.
- Support qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and basic visualization to inform project and campaign work.
- Help create engaging slide decks and presentation materials.
- Prepare written summaries, original analyses, and other client-related work products.
- Work closely with project managers to complete client requests.
- Assist with business development tasks such as preparing proposals and conducting background research.
- Track policy issues at the local, state, and national level and support the firm’s exploratory research efforts.
- Perform administrative tasks as needed.
- Contribute to a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on equity and belonging.
- Travel as needed to meetings and conferences, primarily within California.
Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong research abilities, including identifying, organizing, and analyzing data
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable using project management software (such as Productive.io or Asana)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing platforms (Teams, Zoom)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, and online design/web development tools (such as Squarespace or Canva) is a plus
Compensation/Benefits
Salary Range: This is a full-time position with a starting annual base salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 (based on location and relevant experience).
Benefits:
- Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents
- Firm-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with the firm automatically contributing 3% of your salary
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- 18 paid holidays each year
- Access to a Flexible Spending Account option (pretax benefits used for out-of-pocket medical expenses, out-of-pocket medicine and medical purchases, dependent care cost, etc.)
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Annual professional development budget
- Transit rider stipend
- *New benefit* Flexible Fridays schedule (similar to a reduced work week)
Time/Duration:
32 – 40+ hours/week (full-time)
Experience
Experience
Candidates should have some work, internship, or volunteer experience—especially in a leadership or support role—in one or more of the following areas:
- Clean energy and transmission
- Offshore wind
- Clean transportation
- Native Nations law and policy
- Climate and conservation policy
- Environmental and racial justice
- Public lands
- Climate change adaptation, policy
A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant work, internship, or volunteer experience are required. Fluency in Spanish and experience working with communities of color are strongly preferred. We encourage you to include experience from any previous jobs, including non-office roles such as service industry, manual labor, or care-based positions. Applicants with an interest in campaigns and any background in advocacy, organizing, or policy are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
We seek candidates with the relevant qualifications and experiences described above, and who can demonstrate a strong commitment to racial, economic, and climate justice. In your cover letter, please provide examples of your past experiences, highlighting your contributions towards progress or achievements in any of these areas. This could include your previous involvement in initiatives, programs, or projects that aim to address and rectify disparities, advocate for equitable practices, and/or facilitate conversations for just outcomes.
To apply, please upload the following materials as a single PDF document (file may not exceed 10 MB). If you are experiencing issues uploading your application, please contact careers@betterworldgroup.com.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing sample (if part of a group project, indicate sections written by the applicant)
- Slide deck sample
- Three professional or academic references
After March 23, 2026, interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Better World Group
BWG works across all sectors to develop forward-thinking, transformative strategies that address complex problems. Our clients - philanthropies, non-governmental organizations, and local and state government agencies - turn to us for our ability to craft and implement creative strategy, convene diverse stakeholders, and build consensus towards equitable and sustainable outcomes. BWG is a Latina-owned small business located in Downtown Los Angeles.
BWG is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Better World Group Advisors
About Us
Our Vision
We believe in a better world where people and nature thrive and are cherished for their inherent value, and where authentic democracies sustain climate stability and equitable economic prosperity.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems, water, and clean energy infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with low-income communities and communities of color, environmental advocates, labor, philanthropy, government, and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species, people, and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion, caring, and democracy. Better World Group promotes community-led democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse, bold, and strong enough to heal the planet, forge racial, economic, and climate justice, and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities, finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment, workplaces, and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart, strategic, focused, pragmatic, and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Here’s Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James, an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, Better World Group has been behind some of the nation’s boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years, Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental, environmental health, labor, and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity, and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018, Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano, an urban planner, land use and environmental lawyer, and visionary leader. Building on Wendy’s legacy of accomplishment, Cecilia grew the firm’s practice by attracting experienced policy leaders, veteran campaigners, and energetic, emerging advocates.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems, water, and clean energy infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with low-income communities and communities of color, environmental advocates, labor, philanthropy, government, and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species, people, and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion, caring, and democracy. Better World Group promotes community-led democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse, bold, and strong enough to heal the planet, forge racial, economic, and climate justice, and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities, finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment, workplaces, and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart, strategic, focused, pragmatic, and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Here’s Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James, an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, Better World Group has been behind some of the nation’s boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years, Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental, environmental health, labor, and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity, and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018, Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano, an urban planner, land use and environmental lawyer, and visionary leader. Building on Wendy’s legacy of accomplishment, Cecilia grew the firm’s practice by attracting experienced policy leaders, veteran campaigners, and energetic, emerging advocates.
Company Website: www.betterworldgroup.com
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