Join the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
Do you want to be a part of a team tackling California’s biggest challenges? As the State of California’s planning and innovation agency, OPR reaches for system wide transformation rather than incremental change, working with diverse partners to chart California’s future for all.
About OPR
The Governor's Office of Planning and Research comprises approximately 300 scientists, community advocates, city planners, policymakers, and other innovators working across six branches: the State’s Planning and Policy Development team, California Strategic Growth Council, Racial Equity Commission, Youth Empowerment Commission, California Volunteers, and Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications. Our people are united by a common vision to center equity and advance innovation to solve California’s biggest challenges.
Agency Branches
State Planning &
Policy Development
Policy Development
The State Planning and Policy Development (SPPD) team studies future research and planning needs, fosters goal-driven collaboration, and delivers guidance to state partners with a focus on land use, community development, climate risk and resilience, and high road economic development. SPPD’s policy initiatives and direct investment programs span the Community Economic Resilience Fund, Integrated Climate and Adaptation Resiliency Program, Military Affairs, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Clearinghouse, and the Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine.
California Strategic Growth Council
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is a 10-member council comprised of seven state agencies and three public members with the mission to build healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all. SGC focuses on ideating, incubating and taking to scale transformative solutions for California. Funded through California’s Cap and Trade system and the California General Fund, SGC’s grant programs, strategic initiatives, and interagency coordination focus on multi-benefit and community-centric solutions at the nexus of climate and equity. Since 2008, SGC has invested over $4 billion in projects strengthening communities and addressing climate change across California.
Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications
The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) manages the State’s highest priority community engagement and public awareness efforts including COVID-19 vaccines, climate justice and extreme heat, and water conservation. The Office works with State agencies and departments to coordinate campaign efforts and foster effective communications and partnerships with communities.
Racial Equity
Commission
Commission
Part of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order taking critical actions on equity and discrimination, California’s first ever Racial Equity Commission will recommend tools, methodologies, and opportunities to advance racial equity and address disparities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities. To advance this mandate, the 11-member Commission will also provide technical assistance to state and local governments.
California
Volunteers
Volunteers
California Volunteers is tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action to tackle pressing challenges statewide and support all Californians to volunteer and serve in their communities.
Agency Administration & Operations
Our back-office team members support nearly 300 staff across 6 branches and are instrumental to the success of OPR's wide-ranging programs, policies, and initiatives. Our agency back-office teams include communications and external affairs, legal and legislative affairs, HR, administrations, and IT.
Why You?
OPR goes to great lengths to identify, recruit, and support its staff members - brilliant individuals from diverse backgrounds who are hungry for the opportunity to push the limits of their fields. These leaders, who are at the very heart of OPR, come from academia, community organizations, and the public and private sectors, and are a driving force for the innovation and transformational partnerships OPR is known for. Does this sound like you?
Current Openings
State Planning &
Policy Development
Policy Development
- Coming soon!
California Strategic Growth Council
- Coming soon!
Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications
- Coming soon!
Racial Equity Commission
- Coming soon!
California Volunteers
Agency Administration & Operations
Coming Soon...
We update our job openings often. Here's what's posting soon!
- Administrative Assistant
- Senior Program Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Social Media Director
- Legislative Analyst
- Deputy Director Planning and Climate Programs
- Land Equity Associate Analyst
- Community Engagement Assistant
- And MORE!
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OPR is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. If you are interested in joining a team of talented, committed, and mission-driven professionals, sign up to get notified about our latest job openings.
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