JOBS

HOMER ALASKA


There is an full time position open with the Homer Soil and Water
Conservation District that involves implementing invasive plant management
and education projects. See the position description below, also posted at
www.alaskaswcds.org. Visit www.homerswcd.org for more information about the
Homer District's invasive plant programs.


Natural Resource Specialist


The Homer Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a Natural
Resource Specialist to implement invasive plant control and
education/outreach projects.


Major responsibilities: Working cooperatively with landowners,
providing project oversight with on the ground invasive plant
management projects, trials and demonstrations. Building additional
support for management efforts and coordinating invasive plant
education/outreach projects.


Desired Qualifications: B.S. in Natural Resource Management, Biology,
Environmental Science or equivalent degree/work experience, excellent
communication and technical writing skills, ability to work
independently and working knowledge of GIS applications. Background
in botany or plant ecology preferred.


This is a permanent position based in Homer, AK. Pay is commensurate
with experience and likely to start around $17/hr.


Please send cover letter and resume to Homer SWCD at 4014 Lake St,
Ste 201 or via email to tara@homerswcd.org. Contact us at (907)
235-8177 ext 5 for a detailed job description. Application deadline:
Feb. 7, 2008

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BERKELEY CALIFORNIA

The Ecology Center is hiring for the position of Store Manager. Our
store is a part of our education and outreach program, and serves as a
resource for the public to learn about and access environmentally
responsible alternatives. Half of the store is devoted to books, and
the other half devoted to products such as nontoxic toys, pest control
products, and cleaning products; recycled glass and paper products;
seeds and organic gardening products. The Store is integrated with our
Info Department. This is a great job for someone who is an avid reader,
loves to talk with people about environmental topics, and has an
entrepreneurial spirit.

This is a full time salary position with generous health and dental
benefits.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Ecology Center Store is a non-profit book and eco-store stocking a
wide variety of environmental products and books. The Store Program
Manager is responsible for day to day operations, long term and
strategic planning, and the fiscal responsibility of the Ecology Center
Store. The store program manager position involves buying, staff
management, store operations, special events, advertising, outreach,
and industry networking, among other tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Buying
o replenishment buying: planning store stock levels, sell through, and
seasonal exit strategies for existing products.
o new product development: identifying products and vendors to add to
the store’s mix
o book buying: managing a constantly revolving selection of books.
• Visual Merchandising: efficient and attractive display of products in
cohesive product groupings and planning for new fixtures in a limited
space environment.
• Store Operations: opening, closing, checking out customers,
receiving, restocking, inventory control, merchandising and store
maintenance.
• Staffing and supervision of store staff
• Fiscal Responsibility: achieve sales goals and actively manage
expenses to meet program contribution goals. Prepare quarterly sales
and expense reports.
• Advertising and Outreach, including designing store marketing plans
and special events around author signings, book clubs, and other
community involvement programs, including tabling and selling at local
green events.
• Collaboration with Information Program, including working closely on
product policy, education efforts, and use of physical space.

Strong Candidate Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge of the green marketplace, sustainable living
practices, and green or progressive books and authors
• 4-5 years retail experience, including experience with buying, POS
software, and retail operations in a small store environment
• Strong problem-solving skills – be a self-starter
• Strong multi-tasking ability
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to quickly and
efficiently process heavy paperwork and vendor communications.
• Proficiency with both Macs and PCs, and with Filemaker, Word, and
Excel
• Excellent customer service skills – enjoys talking with customers

Visit www.ecologycenter.org/jobs to learn more about the position and
to apply.

We encourage applicants to submit materials ASAP. Interviews will start
as soon as qualified candidates are identified.

We value diversity. EOE/AA

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Amy Kiser
Development Director
Ecology Center
510-548-2220 x222
www.ecologycenter.org
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SACRAMENTO

Great Job Opportunity protecting California's rivers

Friends of the River is beginning the process of seeking a new Executive Director. Since there is always some curiousity about these things, here are some things you might want to know.

With regard to our conservation agenda, we’re on a roll. In the past year we had major victories increasing the number of rivers eligible for protection in southern California, restoring flows to the north fork of the American River for the first time in twenty years and advancing an ecological approach to flood management. And the year ahead is packed with opportunities. New legislation is taking shape to protect unique rivers in the Eastern Sierra, in the San Jacinto Mountains near Riverside, on the Central Coast and in the Sacramento Valley. This may also be the year we see an historic agreement to tear down the Klamath dams.

On the organizational front, we've just completed one of our most successful ever fundraising in years (marking three years of substantial income growth), our Board is strong and newly expanded, our staff is excellent, and we're moving forward with a broad strategic plan.

So why am I leaving? I have a unique opportunity to help launch a new nonprofit organization in partnership with my wife. And since most of the work will be online, we are free to establish it more or less anywhere in the continental US. While I am leaving FOR with decidedly mixed emotions, this is the proverbial "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

Please be aware that the ED position can be based in either Sacramento or the SF Bay Area and that the salary package is very competitive.

If you would like to explore this excellent chance to work with wonderful people, doing great work and doing it well, please send a resume and cover letter to edsearch@friendsoftheriver.org I will be managing the recruiting process on behalf of the Friends of the River Board and I will leave my position when the right candidate has been found.

A job description is attached to this email, but you can also read more on the Idealist job site at http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/254919-228



Thanks,

Peter

Peter T. Ferenbach
Executive Director
Friends of the River
915 20th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.442.3155 ext: 212
510.919.0630

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RICHMOND CALIFORNIA

The Watershed Project is seeking a new Executive Director.

This is a very exciting time for us at the Watershed Project; we are looking for a dynamic leader to help us reach new levels of success, expand our programs, and plan a strategy for the future that will inspire and empower individuals and communities to protect their local watershed.

If you have any questions about this job announcement please feel free to let me know. More details about the position can be found on our website at www.thewatershedproject.org.

Sincerely,

Briggs Nisbet, Board Chair
www.thewatershedproject.org

Educating and Inspiring Communities to Protect their Local Watersheds

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SF BAY AREA

Program Manager (part-time)

Reply to: info@world-bridges.org
Date: 2007-12-05, 2:36PM

World Bridges has a great opening for a motivated, dynamic individual who is passionate about promoting social change and creating opportunities for local low-income young adults of color.
MISSION
World Bridges fosters international cooperation between young people of color from low-income backgrounds, and provides them with opportunities to gain global perspectives on the social justice issues that impact their lives. Through participatory training and community-based projects in both the U.S. and abroad, we engage emerging leaders in diverse strategies for effecting social change.
OVERVIEW AND POSITION DESCRIPTION:
World Bridges’ Leadership Exchange (LEX) Program offers program participants (ages 18-26) comprehensive training and life-changing international volunteer experiences. It combines social justice-oriented volunteer work, leadership development, and global learning with cultural sensitivity and travel preparedness training. World Bridges covers 80% of program participants’ costs. During the summer, the participants go abroad to join peers from around the world on a 2-12 week international volunteer project or internship.
Our Program Manager will take the lead in coordinating retreats and trainings, collaborating with local and international facilitators and organizations, designing and delivering high quality program activities, and managing program-related volunteers.
The position is currently part-time (20 hrs/week). The Program Manager must be available to work some weekends and evenings, as well as during regular business hours. Job flexibility is negotiable and some work may be done from home after the initial training period. The Program Manager will report to the Director/Interim Director and will often be working independently after the initial training period. Dedicated volunteers will support the work of the Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and coordinate program activities and retreats (approx three a month), such as teambuilding and fundraising trainings, cross-cultural and social justice workshops, and site visits to local community-based groups. Work closely with volunteers, consultants, speakers, program alumni, and other staff to design and deliver high quality program activities
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local and international non-governmental organizations
• Together with partner organizations, design and set up local and international internships and arrange placements for LEX participants on international volunteer projects
• Help identify and select 10-15 new Bay Area program participants through local partner organizations, as well as through local networks, listserves, and nonprofit organizations
• Secure meeting facilities, food, materials, supplies, and documentation as needed in advance of all program-related activities
• Collect and track LEX participant program fees, and track participant attendance at trainings, meetings, and local internships
• Help train and supervise program-related volunteers, as necessary
• Implement the LEX Program within the parameters of the program budget and provide Director and Administrative Coordinator with accounting of program-related income and expenses
• Prepare, administer, aggregate and analyze program evaluations
• Perform program-related data entry and other administrative tasks as needed
• Help plan and organize in-bound (US-based) international volunteer projects and programs, if funding is secured for these activities

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated understanding of and 2 years experience working in the areas of international educational exchange, social justice, popular education, or youth development
• Minimum 2 years experience developing and facilitating participatory workshops
• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth or young adults of color
• Proven successful track record of project management
• Excellent people skills and comfortable speaking in public
• Previous international travel experience and familiarity with issues that arise for first-time travelers of color from the US.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be detail-oriented, committed to the mission and goals of World Bridges, self-motivated, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of Bay Area colleges and social justice organizations preferred
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) desired, but not required

COMPENSATION:
Hourly pay: $20-$22, depending on experience. Partial benefit option.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by December 19, 2007 via email to info@world-bridges.org or mail to World Bridges, 1203 Preservation Park Way #301, Oakland, CA 94612, Attn: Program Manager. For more information please visit www.world-bridges.org.
World Bridges, a project of the Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women and people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

• Compensation: Hourly pay: $20-$22, depending on experience. Partial benefit option.
• This is a part-time job.
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Original URL: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/npo/499914188.html

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SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Community Land Trust Seeks to Hire Organizational Associate


About the San Francisco Community Land Trust:
The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a member-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable, resident controlled housing for low- and moderate-income people in San Francisco through community ownership of the land. Land trusts have been used widely, particularly on the East Coast, as an instrument to protect investments in affordable housing by separating ownership of the land from the housing units. SFCLT aims to build community and enhance the quality of life for San Francisco residents through tenant organizing, policy advocacy, and the development of permanently affordable homeownership units. The organization works in partnership with residents, community groups, and local government to preserve multifamily housing by converting properties from rental units into resident-owned, limited-equity housing cooperatives.. Established in 2002 SFCLT operates as a voluntary organization with a very active Board of Directors and volunteer committees: Project Committee, Outreach Committee, and Fundraising Committee. SFCLT is currently managing the rehabilitation and coop conversion project at 53 Columbus Avenue in Chinatown.

SFCLT’s 3-Year Goals:
1. Create permanently affordable homeownership units through the acquisition and conversion of apartment buildings.
2. Develop an education program for residents and members to become successful homeowners, property managers and cooperative members.
3. Influence and utilize public policy to support more affordable homeownership in San Francisco through the use of the CLT model, while maintaining the organization’s core mission and grassroots integrity.
4. Expand community outreach and membership throughout San Francisco.


Summary of Position:
SFCLT seeks an Organizational Associate to help build and maintain a strong, well-functioning, community-based organization. The Organizational Associate is hired by and reports to the Organizational Director and Board of Directors. Working closely with the Director, the Associate is responsible for the overall coordination of our member services, outreach and education programs. Other duties include providing support the outreach and project development committees, as well as some administrative work. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, will be passionate about the organization’s mission, and experienced in community organizing.

SFCLT Organizational Associate: Job Responsibilities

Member/Resident Services (40%):
-Assist with the design of the SFCLT Education Program (CLT model, Homeownership and Cooperative Self-Management)
-Coordinate all education trainings for residents and members, pre- and post-conversion
-Liaison with all external partner agencies that provide education and counseling services to residents and members
-Support the monitoring and evaluation of the education program
-Support the outreach committee by coordinating meetings, orientation workshops and other outreach activities
-Maintain organizational member/contact database
-Manage and maintain relationships with SFCLT leaseholders
-Coordinate the re-sale process, including pricing and marketing.
Project Management (20%):
-Serve as liaison with property management company
-Support owner's representative with project development activities as needed
-Perform resident income qualification and program eligibility assessments
-Support Project Development Committee by attending meetings and coordinating volunteer members on activities

Community Relations (20%):
-Liaison to community based activities in support of affordable housing
-Attend public meetings
-Attend community meetings
-Build and develop relationships with affordable housing organizations and groups
-Build and develop relationships with public officials in the housing area
-Work with Organizational Director (OD) in writing newsletters, web content, preparing for events, media relations etc.

Fundraising and administrative (20%)
-Assist OD with grant writing and reporting on education and outreach activities
-Other administrative duties as necessary, including but not limited to general office support.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The Ideal Candidate will possess excellent skills in community organizing and project management, specifically:
- Minimum of 2 years experience with affordable housing or community development organization.
- Minimum of 1 year experience i with a community-based effort that involved people of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
-Minimum of 1 year direct experience with community organizing and/or popular education around social justice issues.
- Leadership skills, including good public speaking skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage a service-oriented program, including budget management.
Ability to quickly establish credibility and build strong working relationships with very diverse groups of people.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Results-driven and team-oriented work style.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel) and Internet research.
- Personal knowledge of SFCLT; local candidates given preference.

While not required, skills or experience in any of the following areas/activities are desirable:
- Bachelor’s Degree;
- Working with low- and moderate-income households
- Public relations, marketing or preparing publications
- Bilingual/bi-literate in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog.
- Knowledge of web, desktop publishing and other software

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 a year FTE, depending on experience
This position is currently funded at 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week). Current salary is $24,000 to $30,000/year at 24 hours/week. This position is designed to grow to full time as funding becomes available.
The SFCLT offers vacation, sick leave and health benefits.

Our goal is to have this position filled by 2/15/08. Please send resume and cover letter ASAP to info@sfclt.org.


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