Campus Recycling Education Interns - $500 stipend!
Sustainable Peralta Initiative still has positions available for students to be part of an internship that will help promote recycling and show us all how to be perfect recyclers. Looking into the bins lately, its clear to me that not everyone knows that on-campus recycling is different from at-home recycling. The student interns will also help organize student clubs for sustainability focusing on recycling.Did I mention the $500 stipend?? Application process is easy, and due by Monday, October Jack LinSustainable Peralta Initiative Organizer[e] jlin@peralta.edu[m] (415) 999-2795[f] (510) 466-7315
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Research Position/Executive Assistant Sustainable Ventures Berkeley
Join us! Take a lead role in supporting a fair, vital, and sustainable world! Immediate: September 25, 2008 Seeking Master’s Candidate for a Discrete Research Position/Executive Assistant to coordinate the Transition of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative Tasks Current Quarter 4 2008 through Quarter 1 2009: Transition of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative Coordinator· Support in the production of a “map” of prospective organizational hosts for combinations of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Projects· Research and Qualify prospective organizational hosts according to Sustainable Ventures’ criteria· Produce contact packets to introduce the opportunity to prospective organizational hosts including context pieces and cover letters presenting the opportunity from the prospective host’s viewpoint· Draft and update context pieces including the Invitation to Integrate the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative in Your Organization for particular components that constitute the “best fit” for a prospective host· Track and follow through with prospective hosts including phone calls, web conferences, and other requests· Responsibility for ensuring all relevant Initiative component information is transferableproduction of binders and CDs Function within existing Sustainable Ventures’ practices:· Create and track a drawdown list of tasks routinely prioritized with Executive Director · Coordinate with Sustainable Ventures associates with reference to:o Accessing print and electronic materials both in and out of Sustainable Ventures’ office.o With light supervision, produce and track work plans and perform on actions cited in work plans.o If relevant to transition goals, work with SV webmaster to collaborate in the design of on-line tools· Set up and run WebEx meetings; update WebEx discussion pieces Of great value to Sustainable Ventures:· You are developing a career in Sustainability and have undertaken significant training to date· You have curriculum development and teaching experience· You have a solid background in marketing, accounting, and agribusiness or farming Support personnel are Sustainable Ventures' faces and voices. Each needs to represent Sustainable Ventures with diplomacy, imagination, effectiveness, and clear communication with all associates· Comfortable with routine computer and maintenance tasks: proficient in email and telephone communications equipment; create and maintain electronic and hard copy files; navigate around network drives; make CDs and backups; and perform regular system maintenance and upgrades· Prior office Secretary/Admin experience and excellent attention to detail required. Desirable candidate qualities: you are not easily flustered, can think independently when problems arise, and can initiate appropriate action Profile of Position and Contact Information: This is a discrete research position. The scope of work, form in which work products are delivered, time sensitivity, flexibility of work stylesworking in Sustainable Ventures’ office or elsewherewill be negotiated with finalist candidates for the best fit. Bay Area fair salary. Sustainable Ventures is an active equal opportunity employer. All relationship development and actions are based on our underlying goal of enabling people to exercise their initiative. Technical skill set includes: Microsoft office--Word, Excel, Power Point; ACT; Palm software fluency; and understanding of contact databasesexpertise in ACT a plus; web conferencingWebEx a plus. Office location is five blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station; on a Bicycle Boulevard. Street parking requires an E-permit for more than 2 hours. Send resumé to info@SustainableVentures.us. Sustainable Ventures is a non-profit California educational corporation focused on expanding business practices to include the impacts on people and places. Through the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative, Sustainable Ventures produces tools that enable people to exercise their considerable consumer and investment power to create a sustainable marketplace. Check us out at www.SustainableVentures.us and, if this job is for you, introduce yourself!
Theo FergusonExecutive DirectorSustainable Ventures Integrating the “Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative”into Your Organization 92508 In order to ensure that we can develop a sustainable future, we must design ways to develop business systems based on sustainability principlesexpanded business practices that include the impacts on people and places. To do this, Sustainable Ventures has built collaborative tools and processes to accomplish this goal. The Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative engages civil society to advocate for these expanded business practices. The centerpiece of the Prize Program is the Our Daily Bread Prize that investigates barriers to the development of business systems based on sustainability. Addressing sustainability challenges such as environmental vitality and social justice will encourage the use of True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting practices.
True Cost Pricing enables organizations to make external supply chain purchasing decisions based on the Life Cycle Assessment and internal decisions based on the incorporation of evolving integrated sustainability best practices in their policies and operations, including those that include environmental, social, and financial, and governance issues.
True Cost Accounting is the practice of measuring organizational success based on True Cost Pricing principles. We are currently seeking organizations interested in incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into their organizations’ mission-compatible efforts. The Initiative has developed essential education and advocacy collaborative tools that foster dialogue, stakeholder connection, research, communication strategies, and research materials: · Dialogue. Sustainability Market Leader On-Line Forum consists of a Community of Practice committed to the development of a true market economy. This enables Sustainability Market Leaders to share strategies and successes as they undertake the challenges related to marketing their goods and services in True Cost Pricing. Thought Coordinators, usually Masters in Sustainability candidates, set up the Categories, Fora, and Topics based on what participants want. In the Summer of 2008, Thought Coordinators produced Living Lens Features to move the dialogue forward. · Stakeholder Connection. On a cyclical basis, the Prize Program Initiative convenes Sustainability Market Leaders and other interested associates in Implementation Fora in face-to-face working groups to share strategies and successes, work on shared projects, and to increase the effectiveness of their collaborations. Two Implementation Fora have been held to datethe first June in 2007, and the second in August, 2008. Check SV’s website soon to review outcomes of Implementation Forum 2 -- Pricing the Food on the Table. · Research. The Our Daily Bread Prize recognizes work drawn from global citizens that expand business practices to include the impacts on people and placesTrue Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting. · Communication Strategies: We are currently field testing True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting language, presentation formats, and images to develop a shared language and effective reference tools in food and farming. The result of this effort is the brochure “Growing Good Food Language True Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets that makes the case that locally grown, organic food adds more value through stable climate, vital land, and profitable producers through healthy eaters, who celebrate their lives around the table. We welcome your critique of the Growing Good Food LanguageTrue Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets on-line brochure. · Reference Materials. The web-based Sustainability Knowledge Base was conceived in support of Sustainability Market Leaders. This project is being expanded to two locations in collaboration with Ethical Markets Media’s Sustainability Research Group as an invitational resource that provides integrated financial, social, governance and financial reference materials and access to research talent in one location. For the past five years, Sustainable Ventures has undertaken the challenges of promoting business practices that support sustainability. We now invite both new and established organizations to integrate our collaborative tools into your mission-compatible efforts to expand civil society’s capacity to address the most important challenges of our time. Consider the benefits of growing your eco-equity products, social entrepreneurship practices, and curricula by incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into your organization, trade or coop association, or coalition of organizations! If you are interested in this opportunity to expand our collective knowledge and create positive change, please contact Theo Ferguson, Executive Director, Sustainable Ventures by phone: 510-548-7490; fax: 510-548-7499; or by email: Theo.Ferguson@SustainableVentures.us.
Theo FergusonExecutive DirectorSustainable Ventures Integrating the “Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative”into Your Organization 92508 In order to ensure that we can develop a sustainable future, we must design ways to develop business systems based on sustainability principlesexpanded business practices that include the impacts on people and places. To do this, Sustainable Ventures has built collaborative tools and processes to accomplish this goal. The Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative engages civil society to advocate for these expanded business practices. The centerpiece of the Prize Program is the Our Daily Bread Prize that investigates barriers to the development of business systems based on sustainability. Addressing sustainability challenges such as environmental vitality and social justice will encourage the use of True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting practices.
True Cost Pricing enables organizations to make external supply chain purchasing decisions based on the Life Cycle Assessment and internal decisions based on the incorporation of evolving integrated sustainability best practices in their policies and operations, including those that include environmental, social, and financial, and governance issues.
True Cost Accounting is the practice of measuring organizational success based on True Cost Pricing principles. We are currently seeking organizations interested in incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into their organizations’ mission-compatible efforts. The Initiative has developed essential education and advocacy collaborative tools that foster dialogue, stakeholder connection, research, communication strategies, and research materials: · Dialogue. Sustainability Market Leader On-Line Forum consists of a Community of Practice committed to the development of a true market economy. This enables Sustainability Market Leaders to share strategies and successes as they undertake the challenges related to marketing their goods and services in True Cost Pricing. Thought Coordinators, usually Masters in Sustainability candidates, set up the Categories, Fora, and Topics based on what participants want. In the Summer of 2008, Thought Coordinators produced Living Lens Features to move the dialogue forward. · Stakeholder Connection. On a cyclical basis, the Prize Program Initiative convenes Sustainability Market Leaders and other interested associates in Implementation Fora in face-to-face working groups to share strategies and successes, work on shared projects, and to increase the effectiveness of their collaborations. Two Implementation Fora have been held to datethe first June in 2007, and the second in August, 2008. Check SV’s website soon to review outcomes of Implementation Forum 2 -- Pricing the Food on the Table. · Research. The Our Daily Bread Prize recognizes work drawn from global citizens that expand business practices to include the impacts on people and placesTrue Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting. · Communication Strategies: We are currently field testing True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting language, presentation formats, and images to develop a shared language and effective reference tools in food and farming. The result of this effort is the brochure “Growing Good Food Language True Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets that makes the case that locally grown, organic food adds more value through stable climate, vital land, and profitable producers through healthy eaters, who celebrate their lives around the table. We welcome your critique of the Growing Good Food LanguageTrue Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets on-line brochure. · Reference Materials. The web-based Sustainability Knowledge Base was conceived in support of Sustainability Market Leaders. This project is being expanded to two locations in collaboration with Ethical Markets Media’s Sustainability Research Group as an invitational resource that provides integrated financial, social, governance and financial reference materials and access to research talent in one location. For the past five years, Sustainable Ventures has undertaken the challenges of promoting business practices that support sustainability. We now invite both new and established organizations to integrate our collaborative tools into your mission-compatible efforts to expand civil society’s capacity to address the most important challenges of our time. Consider the benefits of growing your eco-equity products, social entrepreneurship practices, and curricula by incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into your organization, trade or coop association, or coalition of organizations! If you are interested in this opportunity to expand our collective knowledge and create positive change, please contact Theo Ferguson, Executive Director, Sustainable Ventures by phone: 510-548-7490; fax: 510-548-7499; or by email: Theo.Ferguson@SustainableVentures.us.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESMALCOLM X ACADEMY ELEMENTARY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM350
REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESMALCOLM X ACADEMY ELEMENTARY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM350 Harbor RoadSan Francisco, CA 94124(415) 695-5950San Francisco Unified School DistrictProposition A 2003 Bond ProgramThe San Francisco Unified School District Proposition A 2003 Bond Program is accepting quotes for a licensed Landscape Architect for landscape design services on the Malcolm X Academy Elementary Green Schoolyard Program in the SFUSD Proposition A Bond office, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 555, San Francisco, CA 94103 no later than2:00 PM PST, Wednesday, October 29, 2008Request for Quotes (RFQ) packages will be available fromLori SheltonProject ManagerProposition A 2003 Green Schoolyard Program1550 Bryant Street, Suite 590San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 241-6152 ext. 3008ORhttp://portal.sfusd.edu/template/default.cfm?page=business_services.contract_compliance.bid_invites under section entitled "RFP's/RFQ's and RFI's".The San Francisco Unified School District is an "Equal-Opportunity" employer and requires that, if sub-consultants are used, reasonable, good faith outreach efforts are made at all sub-consultant enterprises in the community including African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, Asian, Women and others without discrimination of the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.The provisions of Public Contract Code Section 101 15 et seq. as defined in the State Allocation Board regulation 1862.12.5(g) for implementation of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goals shall apply to projects of $75,000 and above. The San Francisco Unified School District requires submitters to the RFQ to engage in positive efforts to use DVBE sub-consultants and allow these sub-consultants the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for sub-contracts for the proposal. The District requests Prime respondents to engage in good faith efforts to provide DVBEs with 3% of the contract for subcontracting opportunities.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESHARVEY MILK CIVIL RIGHTS ACADEMY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESHARVEY MILK CIVIL RIGHTS ACADEMY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM4235 19th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94114(415) 241-6276San Francisco Unified School DistrictProposition A 2003 Bond ProgramThe San Francisco Unified School District Proposition A 2003 Bond Program is accepting quotes for a licensed Landscape Architect for landscape design services on the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy Green Schoolyard Program in the SFUSD Proposition A Bond office, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 555, San Francisco, CA 94103 no later than2:00 PM PST, Wednesday, October 29, 2008Request for Quotes (RFQ) packages will be available fromLori SheltonProject ManagerProposition A 2003 Green Schoolyard Program1550 Bryant Street, Suite 590San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 241-6152 ext. 3008ORhttp://portal.sfusd.edu/template/default.cfm?page=business_services.contract_compliance.bid_invites under section entitled "RFP's/RFQ's and RFI's".The San Francisco Unified School District is an "Equal-Opportunity" employer and requires that, if sub-consultants are used, reasonable, good faith outreach efforts are made at all sub-consultant enterprises in the community including African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, Asian, Women and others without discrimination of the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.The provisions of Public Contract Code Section 101 15 et seq. as defined in the State Allocation Board regulation 1862.12.5(g) for implementation of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goals shall apply to projects of $75,000 and above. The San Francisco Unified School District requires submitters to the RFQ to engage in positive efforts to use DVBE sub-consultants and allow these sub-consultants the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for sub-contracts for the proposal. The District requests Prime respondents to engage in good faith efforts to provide DVBEs with 3% of the contract for subcontracting opportunities.
Project Development Coordinator Sun Light and PowerThe Solar Experts
Sun Light and PowerThe Solar Experts since 1976Job Posting: Project Development Coordinator Does the prospect of working for a Green Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green Companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next phase of development. Are you the one to help support our Operations Team? A prime requirement is having passion to live green personally and working in a solar company who believes in preserving the earth's resources. We have been pioneers of green technology for over 32 years. As an early player in a Green Technology space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellent experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years. Company Profile:Sun Light and Power (SL & P), the Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up growth in the hot solar energy arena. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.comPosition Open: Project Development CoordinatorOverall Responsibility: Process solar rebate applications and interconnection applications for solar systems by company. Maintain contract documents. Keep the company up- to- date on relevant solar policies and regulations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Process solar rebate and interconnection applications for solar systems installed by SL&P.* Process interconnection of photovoltaic systems into the electrical utility grid.* Apply for additional insurance on a job by job basis as well as maintain current insurance policies.* Filing of preliminary notices with all counties as needed* Handling basic file creation and organization * Give advanced warning of impending deadlines and timelines (rebate and interconnection) to appropriate departments such as, Project Management, Accounting, COO, Sales, and clients.* Keep up to date on all relevant solar policy and regulations by understanding all related State & Municipal decisions and comments.* Attending workshops and meetings (either remotely or in person), reviewing all new drafts of solar rebate and interconnection guidebooks, handbooks, and training materials. Responsible for advanced knowledge and understanding of these programs and changes.* Write, improve, and implement training, compliance, and company processes to conform to guidelines to qualify for solar rebates.* Work with key stake holders to prepare verbal and written comments to these policies and regulations. Deliver these comments when appropriate, adhering to all timelines.* Assist and advise Marketing and Sales departments with updates to website and marketing materials to comply with current solar policies and regulations* Alert Marketing to new target markets for campaigns based on policy driven incentive availability.* Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and industry contacts.* Computer usage required for working on company and departmental procedures, revise, edit, and update departmental procedures as needed.* Demonstrates proficiency with computers and well as the following software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; Adobe Reader, Salesforce.com* Represent SL&P at industry functions displaying professional demeanor and dress.* Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Department or CEO.Competencies Required:Analytical* Detail oriented* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as contract and rebate amounts, generating equipment ratings, and percentages (with a calculator).Communication * Excellent, professional written and verbal communication skills (English).* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Have positive customer interactions.* Communication liaison role of training all levels of management and departments to be in compliance and in alignment of solar rebate and interconnection guidelines.* Strong temperament ability in handling complex situations* Ability to extrapolate and communicate the ramifications of policies and decisions company wide.* Effectively communicate intricate program guidelines to external and internal laypeople.Initiation* Self-directed, resourceful, and reliable* Ability to read, analyzes, and understands solar rebate program decisions, solar rebate guidebooks/ handbooks, and non- technical utility interconnection guidelines.Time Management* Excellent time management, self management, and organizational skills.* Strong ability to navigate through complex interfaces with organizations and personalities to get job done.* Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.* Ability to organize and prioritize work and to coordinate a number of activities simultaneously.Green Values/Ethics/Culture* A high level of personal and professional integrity is essential.* Green resource conservation mentality desired in terms of your daily lifestyle.* Casual warehouse environment in Berkeley.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree is desirable but not required.3 - 5 years of exceptional progressive office administration skills. Strong ability to juggle caseloads of 60 - 90 projects simultaneously.Strong project management skillsKnowledge of solar business practicesKnowledge of municipal and state practicesSchedule:40 hour work week, full time position; overtime may be required due to deadlines. Weekday schedule will be from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. New hire training for this role will be approximately 6-8 weeks. The training schedule will be approximately 20 hours a week until the person graduates from being a Project Development Coordinator in training.Reports to: Operations Department, Contracts/Rebate ManagerApplying Instructions:In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself and why you'd like to work with us. Include any involvement you've had, working, or volunteering with environmental organizations or non-profits. Also, let us know how you go about living a green lifestyle. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@sunlightandpower.com with Project Development Coordinator in the subject line. Applicants may also fax to (510) 845-1133, Attn: Human Resources. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Absolutely NO agencies!
Senior Accounting Manager For Sun Light and Power
Senior Accounting Manager Job PostingFor Sun Light and Power - The Solar Experts since 1976www.sunlightandpower.comDoes the thought of working for a Green Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next stage. Can you be the one to help lead us there? A prime requirement is a strong interest in our technology, making California less dependent on foreign oil and a passion for doing great financial work. The position reports to the COO.Help move Sun Light and Power (SL & P) our small private company to the next level. Although we are still small, we are not a start up; we are actually the pioneers of green technology of over 32 years. As an early player in a Green Tech space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellence and considerable experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years. If you have strong leadership skills, green values personally and professionally, and want to not only build and lead the Accounting/Finance Group of SL & P, but also to grow yourself in the career path of Green Technology, the SL & P Management team would welcome the opportunity to meet you! With your leadership, you will help to upgrade our financial systems and reporting, cement our market position, and move in new directions with financial support.Company Profile:Sun Light and Power (SL & P), The Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up like growth in the hot solar energy. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.comResponsibilities:Requirement & Responsibilities:* Eight or more years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience * Construction background and general contractor's experience preferred * Manage and supervise accounting and warehouse staff * Oversee accounting procedures (AR, AP, GL, payroll, job costing, and inventory) * Prepare monthly financial reports and special request reports * Cash flow management and reporting * Strategic and Business Planning * Implementing Accounting and workflow procedures * Strong interpersonal/organization skills/management * Demonstrated leadership experience * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills * Strong conflict resolution skills * Ability to work in a team environment * Minimum of bachelor's degree with preference for Accounting, Business or Finance degree program * Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required * Salesforce and American Contractor Software experience preferred * Senior Accounting Manager will report to the COO Compensation: Dependent on ExperiencePlease email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to jobs@sunlightandpower.com. Please indicate Senior Accounting Manager Position in the subject head. **Due to the great number of resumes we receive daily, we regretfully are unable to respond individually to each person interested in our company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If there is interest in interviewing you for an available position within our company, a representative from the Human Resources Department will contact you in the near future.** Thank you for submitting your resume!
Communications Intern The Tuolumne River Trust SF
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Intern www.toulumne.org
The Tuolumne River Trust has an opening for a Communications Intern for the fall semester. Working with the Advancement Associate and Executive Director, this individual will assist with media organization, member communications, database management, marketing and organizational advancement. This is a great opportunity to join a motivated team working to take an organization to the next level and to gain valuable experience in the non-profit environmental field.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Media organization including image gallery creation and management for the Trust’s library of images and photos and management of the Trust’s media hits.
2. Member communications including drafting letters, developing web and newsletter content, and assembling and processing mailings.
3. Database management assistance including data entry and updating files.
4. Grassroots organizing, marketing and fundraising assistance including preparing and distributing flyers to local businesses.
Desired Qualifications
1. High school diploma; working towards career in the environmental, communications, public relations or other related field.
2. Demonstrated work and/or volunteer experience.
3. Strong computer and organizational skills, well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
4. Pleasant demeanor, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. An interest in rivers and an environmental ethic.
6. Experience with database management and/or grassroots fundraising a plus!
Additional Information
This is a part-time, unpaid internship; 1 – 2 days per week reporting to the Advancement Associate for the duration of the fall semester. The Communications Internship is based in the Trust’s San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse staff.
To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading "Communications Intern" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.
Tuolumne River Trust Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, 8 employees, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) on-the-ground restoration of fisheries and riparian habitat along the Tuolumne near Modesto, b) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, c) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, d) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and e) building public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
Communications Intern www.toulumne.org
The Tuolumne River Trust has an opening for a Communications Intern for the fall semester. Working with the Advancement Associate and Executive Director, this individual will assist with media organization, member communications, database management, marketing and organizational advancement. This is a great opportunity to join a motivated team working to take an organization to the next level and to gain valuable experience in the non-profit environmental field.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Media organization including image gallery creation and management for the Trust’s library of images and photos and management of the Trust’s media hits.
2. Member communications including drafting letters, developing web and newsletter content, and assembling and processing mailings.
3. Database management assistance including data entry and updating files.
4. Grassroots organizing, marketing and fundraising assistance including preparing and distributing flyers to local businesses.
Desired Qualifications
1. High school diploma; working towards career in the environmental, communications, public relations or other related field.
2. Demonstrated work and/or volunteer experience.
3. Strong computer and organizational skills, well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
4. Pleasant demeanor, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. An interest in rivers and an environmental ethic.
6. Experience with database management and/or grassroots fundraising a plus!
Additional Information
This is a part-time, unpaid internship; 1 – 2 days per week reporting to the Advancement Associate for the duration of the fall semester. The Communications Internship is based in the Trust’s San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse staff.
To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading "Communications Intern" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.
Tuolumne River Trust Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, 8 employees, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) on-the-ground restoration of fisheries and riparian habitat along the Tuolumne near Modesto, b) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, c) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, d) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and e) building public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
The Tuolumne River Trust River Parkway Project Manager Modesto
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT River Parkway Project Manager
The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a River Parkway Project Manager. With a clear vision, a successful track record, and the resources to add several new staff, the Trust is ideally poised to leverage greater support for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team working to take a successful organization to the next level during an exciting period of growth from an existing staff of 7 to a staff of at least 12. The full-time position will require work in Stanislaus County plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in the San Joaquin Valley.
Working under the supervision of the Central Valley Program Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the River Parkway Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, community and government relations for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, an initiative to implement a mosaic of public and private habitat and recreation projects along the 52-mile reach of the lower Tuolumne River. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community for conservation and park-related projects. Specifically, the Project Manager’s activities encompass a broad array of tasks, including strategic planning; partnership building; land management and science; real estate acquisition; fundraising for the parkway including securing government grants; management of government and other contracts; cultivating support and involvement among key local stakeholders, landowners, corporations, private individuals, donors, and community and institutional leaders; representing the Trust in a wide variety of forums; fostering compatible land use practices throughout the project area. S/He will work closely with the Deputy Executive Director, Central Valley Program Director, and Education and Outreach Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strengthen the Trust as the major conservation organization within Stanislaus County. 2. Lead the Trust and the Tuolumne River Coalition, a loose collaborative of local governmental and non-governmental organizations, in implementing the vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway.
3. Capitalize on existing resources to leverage additional government and private funds for parkway projects, including grant preparation.
4. Foster key partnerships with public and private organizations to develop innovative solutions and tangible results for parkway projects.
5. Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts. 6. Refine conservation and park priorities along the lower Tuolumne River.
7. Assist in negotiating complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect key pieces of land.
8. Strengthen government relationships to build political support for the parkway and individual parkway projects.
9. Act as a spokesperson for the parkway to the media to effectively generate positive stories about the parkway.
10. Additionally, the Project Manager may work on land transactions by assisting and/or leading negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions with the assistance of legal and finance consultants and partners by:
o Researching and carrying out all phases of land pre-acquisition projects from initial outreach and landowner negotiation through supervision of appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants.
o Identifying funding opportunities for land acquisition projects.
o Identifying and negotiating with public agencies or other permanent stewards for final project acquisition.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications 1. Advanced degree in engineering, biology, hydrology, landscape architecture, or other related field. 2. 2-4 years experience in the environmental field, preferably including background in working with land trusts, California’s Central Valley environmental issues, government relations, and land conservation. 3. Prior experience and ability in building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Experience in working with diverse coalitions of stakeholders to advance community visions. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Prior successful experience in grant writing, contract management, and budget management.
Additional Details
The salary for this position is in the range of $55,000-$60,000 and depends heavily on experience. Excellent benefits. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. The full-time position is based in Modesto and will require work in Stanislaus County, plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in California. This job offers excellent potential for professional growth.
The position will be open until filled. The first round of interviews will occur in late-June or early-July. Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading "River Parkway Project Manager" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please.
Organizational Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora. We currently have eight staff with funding to add at least four more in the coming months.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. Our Central Valley Program was launched in the early 1990’s when we joined 10 other parties as signatories to a negotiated Settlement Agreement that increased river flows and required river restoration with the objective to increase the remnant wild salmon population. More recently, the Trust led a collaborative effort to develop a vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, a mosaic of habitat and park projects along the 52-mile stretch of river in the Central Valley. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) establishing the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—a mosaic of projects that will enhance the recreational, economic and environmental value of the River, b) improving flows in the lower Tuolumne for fish and habitat; c) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, d) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, e) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and f) building
public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a River Parkway Project Manager. With a clear vision, a successful track record, and the resources to add several new staff, the Trust is ideally poised to leverage greater support for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team working to take a successful organization to the next level during an exciting period of growth from an existing staff of 7 to a staff of at least 12. The full-time position will require work in Stanislaus County plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in the San Joaquin Valley.
Working under the supervision of the Central Valley Program Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the River Parkway Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, community and government relations for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, an initiative to implement a mosaic of public and private habitat and recreation projects along the 52-mile reach of the lower Tuolumne River. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community for conservation and park-related projects. Specifically, the Project Manager’s activities encompass a broad array of tasks, including strategic planning; partnership building; land management and science; real estate acquisition; fundraising for the parkway including securing government grants; management of government and other contracts; cultivating support and involvement among key local stakeholders, landowners, corporations, private individuals, donors, and community and institutional leaders; representing the Trust in a wide variety of forums; fostering compatible land use practices throughout the project area. S/He will work closely with the Deputy Executive Director, Central Valley Program Director, and Education and Outreach Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strengthen the Trust as the major conservation organization within Stanislaus County. 2. Lead the Trust and the Tuolumne River Coalition, a loose collaborative of local governmental and non-governmental organizations, in implementing the vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway.
3. Capitalize on existing resources to leverage additional government and private funds for parkway projects, including grant preparation.
4. Foster key partnerships with public and private organizations to develop innovative solutions and tangible results for parkway projects.
5. Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts. 6. Refine conservation and park priorities along the lower Tuolumne River.
7. Assist in negotiating complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect key pieces of land.
8. Strengthen government relationships to build political support for the parkway and individual parkway projects.
9. Act as a spokesperson for the parkway to the media to effectively generate positive stories about the parkway.
10. Additionally, the Project Manager may work on land transactions by assisting and/or leading negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions with the assistance of legal and finance consultants and partners by:
o Researching and carrying out all phases of land pre-acquisition projects from initial outreach and landowner negotiation through supervision of appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants.
o Identifying funding opportunities for land acquisition projects.
o Identifying and negotiating with public agencies or other permanent stewards for final project acquisition.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications 1. Advanced degree in engineering, biology, hydrology, landscape architecture, or other related field. 2. 2-4 years experience in the environmental field, preferably including background in working with land trusts, California’s Central Valley environmental issues, government relations, and land conservation. 3. Prior experience and ability in building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Experience in working with diverse coalitions of stakeholders to advance community visions. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Prior successful experience in grant writing, contract management, and budget management.
Additional Details
The salary for this position is in the range of $55,000-$60,000 and depends heavily on experience. Excellent benefits. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. The full-time position is based in Modesto and will require work in Stanislaus County, plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in California. This job offers excellent potential for professional growth.
The position will be open until filled. The first round of interviews will occur in late-June or early-July. Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading "River Parkway Project Manager" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please.
Organizational Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora. We currently have eight staff with funding to add at least four more in the coming months.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. Our Central Valley Program was launched in the early 1990’s when we joined 10 other parties as signatories to a negotiated Settlement Agreement that increased river flows and required river restoration with the objective to increase the remnant wild salmon population. More recently, the Trust led a collaborative effort to develop a vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, a mosaic of habitat and park projects along the 52-mile stretch of river in the Central Valley. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) establishing the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—a mosaic of projects that will enhance the recreational, economic and environmental value of the River, b) improving flows in the lower Tuolumne for fish and habitat; c) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, d) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, e) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and f) building
public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
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