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

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

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.