Careers

Help make a difference in rural communities across the West. Apply today!

Our board and staff are committed to providing training, technical assistance, financial resources, and advocacy to help rural and Indigenous communities throughout the West achieve their goals and visions.  We work in diverse and low-income communities to increase access to affordable housing and safe drinking water, promote economic opportunity and job creation, and provide financing for community and economic development projects.

At RCAC, most program staff have the opportunity to travel, work in a flexible environment and define and develop their own work plans to achieve community-driven outcomes. Though our staff works in 13 western states, we celebrate teamwork with open-door access to peers and senior leadership. We offer competitive salaries, benefits including retirement and help with student loans, and offer growth and advancement opportunities within the organization. We have a keen interest and desire for our staff composition to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our compensation philosophy:

We are looking for mission-driven changemakers who share our vision. Starting salaries are negotiable based on job responsibilities and your experience. We consider the need to attract and retain qualified, competent, and motivated employees when determining our compensation and benefits packages to ensure that they are competitive.

Check out our open positions below and contact Human Resources at hrmail@rcac.org or leave a message at (916) 447-9832 ext. 3000. Our application process is mobile-friendly!

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Executive Services

Chief Financial Officer

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) seeks an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee and safeguard RCAC’s financial position to advance its mission to create vibrant, healthy, and enduring rural and Indigenous communities by providing training, technical assistance, economic resources, and advocacy so those communities can achieve their goals and visions.

RCAC seeks an experienced and innovative CFO who can expertly oversee and lead the organization’s financial position, providing strategic insight and direction to inform and support the organization’s expansive vision. Working collaboratively in teams and small groups and functioning as a close partner to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Impact and Policy Officer, the CFO will safeguard the organization’s financial position and incorporate RCAC’s ambitious goals into the stewardship of its assets and overall financial health.

Download the full job description: RCAC CFO Position Announcement Final 06-29-23.FINAL

To apply, upload resume and cover letter by clicking here. For other inquiries, contact Adrienne O’Rourke at adrienne.orourke@marcumllp.com. No other application materials will be reviewed at this time. Resume reviews begin immediately.

Community & Environmental Services

Alaska Positions:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #127) (Alaska)

Technical, managerial, financial support for water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Do you have experience providing technical, managerial and financial assistance to water, wastewater and solid waste systems? Are you passionate about helping small, disadvantaged community water and wastewater systems so they can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to their communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Consultant position and apply today!

California Positions:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #144) (Northern, CA)

Technical, managerial, financial support for water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Do you have experience providing technical, managerial, and financial assistance to water, wastewater, and solid waste systems? Are you passionate about helping small, disadvantaged community water and wastewater systems so they can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to their communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Consultant position and apply today!

Small Utility Project Manager I (Job #157) (Northern, CA)

Technical, managerial, financial support for community water and wastewater systems, project management (Starting Salary: $67,332 -$74,297)

Are you an innovative problem-solver with water, wastewater or solid waste knowledge? Are you passionate about assisting small, disadvantaged communities to improve drinking water and wastewater access and affordability? If so, view the full job description for RCAC’s Small Utility Project Manager (PM) position and apply today!

Small Utility Project Manager I (Job #158) (Southern, CA)

Technical, managerial, financial support for community water and wastewater systems, project management (Sarting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Are you an innovative problem-solver with water, wastewater or solid waste knowledge? Are you passionate about assisting small, disadvantaged communities to improve drinking water and wastewater access and affordability? If so, view the full job description for RCAC’s Small Utility Project Manager (PM) position and apply today!

Utility Financial Consultant I (Job #171) (California)

Technical, managerial, financial support for water and wastewater systems (Sarting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Are you interested in assisting small water, wastewater and solid waste systems to increase their understanding of financial best practices and implement sustainable utility practices? Are you passionate about helping small utilities build their technical, managerial and/or financial capacity? If so, read the full job description for the Utility Financial Consultant I position and apply today!

Small Utility Project Manager I (Job #185) (California)

Technical, managerial, financial support for community water and wastewater systems, project management (Sarting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Are you an innovative problem-solver with water, wastewater or solid waste knowledge? Are you passionate about assisting small, disadvantaged communities to improve drinking water and wastewater access and affordability? If so, view the full job description for RCAC’s Small Utility Project Manager (PM) position and apply today!

Regional Field Manager (Job #188) (California)

Supervision, project management, relationship management (Sarting Salary: $98,577-$108,774)

Are you a water or wastewater professional who enjoys building internal and external relationships? Do you have project management skills? We have an opening for a regional manager that could be a great fit for you. Check out the full job description here.

Assistant Field Manager (Job #193) (California)

Supervising, program and contract management, technical support for water and wastewater systems

Are you interested in working within select water/wastewater program areas to provide technical assistance and training services directly to communities or small utilities? Are you confident in your ability to manage relationships with client communities, government agencies and subcontractors while supervising staff on the program’s implementation in the field? If so, view the full job description and apply today!

Oregon Position:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #131) (Oregon)

Technical, managerial, financial support for water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Do you have experience providing technical, managerial and financial assistance to water, wastewater and solid waste systems? Are you passionate about helping small, disadvantaged community water and wastewater systems so they can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to their communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Consultant position and apply today!

Nevada Position:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #173) (Nevada)

Technical, managerial, financial support for water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $67,332 – $74,297)

Do you have experience providing technical, managerial and financial assistance to water, wastewater and solid waste systems? Are you passionate about helping small, disadvantaged community water and wastewater systems so they can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to their communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Consultant position and apply today!

Housing

Program Coordinator, Project Management and Construction Services – Remote in: Idaho (Job #190), Oregon (Job #191) and New Mexico (Job #192)

Project coordination, documentation and reporting (Starting Salary $61,211-$67,543)

Are you interested in working with organizations to develop and manage affordable rental and homeownership housing in the rural West? Do you have strong organizational skills and experience in coordinating project management activities, resources and information? View the full job description for the Program Coordinator position of the Project Management and Construction Services working group and apply today!

Loan Fund

Accountant (Analysis) (Job #186) (West Sacramento, CA)

Accounting, financial analysis, reporting (Starting Salary $74,093-$81,757)

Are you interested in assisting rural and disadvantaged communities by working with RCAC’s Loan Fund to fill financing gaps? Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your valuable knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices? If so, view the full job description for the Accountant position and apply today!

Commercial Loan Closing Specialist (Job #189) (West Sacramento, CA)

Commercial loan review, auditing and closing (Starting Salary $67,332-$74,297)

Do you have valuable knowledge of commercial real estate finance; development and law; lending practices and procedures; and the escrow process? Are you a skilled communicator with strong problem-solving skills and experience in proofreading and editing commercial loan documents? If so, you may be a great fit for RCAC’s Commercial Loan Closing Specialist Position! View the full job description and apply today!

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EOE-AA

RCAC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status protected by the law. RCAC strives to reflect the diverse constituencies that the organization serves.

Mailing address

RCAC: Attn: Human Resources, 3120 Freeboard Dr., Ste. 201, West Sacramento, CA 95691