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!

Apply Here

Communications & Development

Fund Developer I (Job #274) (Remote within RCAC’s service areas: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)

Grant proposal development, research, fundraising (Starting Salary: $$70,025-$77,269)

Are you a results-oriented fund development professional with an eye for details? Are you looking for a career where you can utilize your skills to coordinate, review and write grant proposals for public and private funders? If so, view the full job description for the Fund Developer position and apply today!

Community & Environmental Services

California Positions:

Tribal Drinking Water Consultant I (Job #260) (Southern, CA – Remote)

Technical, managerial, financial support to Indigenous water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $70,025-$77,269)

Do you have strong facilitation skills and knowledge of tribal water and wastewater utilities’ technical, managerial and/or financial operations? Would you like to assist small, disadvantaged Indigenous 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 Tribal Drinking Water Consultant I position and apply today!

Small Utility Project Manager I (Job #265) (California – Remote)

Technical, managerial, financial support to rural and Indigenous water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $70,025 – $77,269)

Are you passionate about improving drinking water and wastewater access and affordability? Are you interested in working with rural residents and local leaders to build their capacity and provide the necessary assistance so that small water and wastewater systems can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Project Manager I position and apply today!

Small Utility Project Manager I (Job #267) (California – Remote)

Technical, managerial, financial support to rural and Indigenous water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $70,025 – $77,269)

Are you passionate about improving drinking water and wastewater access and affordability? Are you interested in working with rural residents and local leaders to build their capacity and provide the necessary assistance so that small water and wastewater systems can operate sustainably and deliver quality services to communities? If so, view the full job description for the Small Utility Project Manager I position and apply today!

Assistant Field Manager, Environmental (Job #272) (California – Remote)

Supervising, program and contract management, technical support for water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $84,752 – $93,520)

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 program funders while supervising staff on the program’s implementation in the field? If so, view the full job development and apply today!

Idaho Positions:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #263) (Idaho – Remote)

Technical, managerial, financial support to rural and Indigenous water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $70,025-$77,269)

Put your knowledge of community water and wastewater utility management to work as a member of our dynamic team serving rural and Indigenous communities. Help small communities access safe drinking water in a mission driven environment. View the job description here and apply today.

Utah Positions:

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #264) (Utah – Remote)

Technical, managerial, financial support to rural and Indigenous water and wastewater systems (Starting Salary: $70,025-$77,269)

Put your knowledge of community water and wastewater utility management to work as a member of our dynamic team serving rural and Indigenous communities. Help small communities access safe drinking water in a mission driven environment. View the job description here and apply today.

New Mexico Positions:

Utility Financial Consultant I (Job #268) (New Mexico – Remote)

Build technical, managerial, and/or financial capacity at small utilities (Starting Salary: $70,025-$77,269)

Are you interested in assisting small community water, wastewater and solid waste systems to analyze rates, develop and manage budgets, and implement adequate internal financial controls? Do you have knowledge of utility rates and finances and would like to help implement sustainable utility practices? If so, view the full job description for the Utility Financial Consultant I position and apply today!

Nevada Positions:

Utility Financial Consultant I (Job #269) (Nevada – Remote)

Build technical, managerial, and/or financial capacity at small utilities (Starting Salary: $70,025-$77,269)

Are you interested in assisting small community water, wastewater and solid waste systems to analyze rates, develop and manage budgets, and implement adequate internal financial controls? Do you have knowledge of utility rates and finances and would like to help implement sustainable utility practices? If so, view the full job description for the Utility Financial Consultant I position and apply today!

Apprenticeship Program:

RCAC Community and Environmental Apprenticeship Program (Job #276) (Remote within RCAC’s service areas: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, and WA) (Starting Salary: $63,659 – $70,245)

 Are you passionate about making a difference in rural communities but lack traditional experience or education? RCAC is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our apprenticeship program. This unique opportunity allows you to work closely with our team of environmental and community development professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of rural environmental and community development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with non-traditional experience or education. Whether you have learned through self-study, community involvement, or other unconventional paths, we want to hear from you!

This apprenticeship is perfect for anyone interested in careers in environmental science, water/wastewater technology, or related fields. Gain valuable, real-world experience while contributing to meaningful projects that improve rural communities.

If so, view the full job description and apply today and start your journey with RCAC!

Finance

Junior Accountant (Job #270) (West Sacramento, CA – Office)

Accounting, finance, data entry (Starting Salary: $57,863 – $63,849)

Do you have experience in developing, preparing and controlling budgets? Are you familiar with clerical accounting functions, including processing, verifying and maintaining financial documents, records and transactions? If so, view the full job description for RCAC’s Junior Accountant position and apply today!

Accounts Payable Specialist I (Job #275) (West Sacramento, CA – Office)

Accounting, finance, reporting (Starting Salary: $47,887 – $52,841)

RCAC is seeking a skilled individual with knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting to help ensure RCAC’s finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner. Do you have experience performing clerical accounting functions in the processing, verification and maintenance of financial documents, records and transactions? If so, view the full job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist I position and apply today!

Accounting and Administrative Specialist (Job #277) (West Sacramento, CA – Office)

Recordkeeping, data entry, scheduling (Starting Salary: $52,638 – $58,083)

RCAC’s Finance team is seeking someone with strong customer service, coordinating and record management skills to perform and oversee administrative support and research activities. Do you have experience with recordkeeping, database management, meeting support and/or scheduling? If so, view the full job description for the Account and Administrative Specialist position and apply today!

Loan Fund

Senior Loan Officer (Job #266) Remote within RCAC’s service areas: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington but prefer Northern California.

Loan servicing, underwriting, analysis (Starting Salary: $93,209 – $102,851)

RCAC is seeking someone with strong business development, communication, and problem-solving skills with knowledge of rural community financial needs and economic development projects for its Senior Loan Officer position. Are you interested in developing and maintaining relationships with borrowers and supporting community development projects? If so, view the full job description for the Senior Loan Officer position and apply today!

Operations – Events

Junior Meeting Planner (Job #273) (Remote within RCAC’s service areas: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)

Event planning, contract negotiation, budgeting (Starting Salary: $57,863-$63,849)

RCAC is seeking someone with strong facilitation, mediation and meeting management skills to join our dynamic Events team. Secure meeting sites; arrange meals and other logistics; develop conference budgets; and analyze federal regulations and per diem rates to ensure RCAC’s workshops, trainings, meetings and conferences are successful, efficient and memorable. View the full job description job description for the Junior Meeting Planner job description and apply today!

Apply Here

 

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.

Please note, RCAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Mailing address

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