FALL 2009 BAY LOCALIZE INTERNSHIPS NOW OPEN!

FALL 2009 BAY LOCALIZE INTERNSHIPS NOW OPEN!


Bay Localize, a public benefit nonprofit working to build stronger communities through regional self-reliance, is currently seeking interns for two of our main programs.


We depend on volunteers and interns to forward the important work of localizing our regional economy. We have two 3-month internship openings with a $250/month stipend. A minimum of 10 hours/week or 40 hours/month is required. Although much of the work can be done remotely, we ask that interns come to our office at least one day per week. People of color, women, and LGBT individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.


We are currently looking for dedicated interns for the following programs:

Bay Area 2020 Program
What will our communities look like in 2020 if we really do what's needed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while making our communities better places to live? The Bay Area 2020 program trains and supports community leaders in making this vision a reality through our Community Resilience planning toolkit and workshops series, as well as promoting policies, hosting public events, and building networks to encourage the transition to a more resilient Bay Area. We are recruiting committed interns to assist with research, organizing, outreach, and communications. Minimum commitment of 10 hours/week required. Experience in sustainable economic development, community outreach, and writing is a plus. Contact Kirsten Schwind at kirsten [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Bay Area 2020 Intern" in the subject line, or call (510) 834-0420 with questions.

Local Clean Energy Alliance
Get involved in the movement to bring local clean energy to the East Bay! A vibrant alliance of environmental advocates, community groups, businesses, and individuals in the East Bay -- spearheaded by Bay Localize, Pacific Environment, and the Sierra Club -- is developing a broad campaign to promote the cleanest, most efficient energy system possible in our region. We are recruiting committed volunteers and interns to assist with research, organizing, outreach, and communications. Minimum commitment of attending evening meetings the second Tuesday of every month and 8-10 hours/week of work between meetings. Experience in energy policy, energy efficiency, business, communications, or community outreach is a plus, although not necessary.

Bay Localize co-founded the Local Clean Energy Alliance, a growing coalition of local nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders working for a clean energy future in the East Bay. We seek to build off our successes in the East Bay to become a regional force for sound renewable energy and climate policy.


Here are some qualifications we're looking for:

Inclusive lens: please have ties to communities of color, be able to work with people of color, and be sensitive to the needs of communities of color
Good analytical abilities (proficient in basic Excel spreadsheet analysis)
Self-starter - need to be able to work with minimal supervision and feel comfortable asking questions when stuck
Can work from home for the most part. Attend weekly team meetings (Tuesdays at noon), and monthly Alliance meetings (2nd Tuesdays from 5:45-8:15p)
Attention to detail - need to be willing to check work several times, including formulas in spreadsheets and spelling errors in documents
Proficient writer - need to be able to write clear, sometimes technical policy documents for the website
Some web experience - knowledge of HTML and/or Drupal is a plus. Willingness to learn how to use use Drupal and to give public comments (with coaching) at meetings is essential.
Enthusiastic attitude
Contact Dave Room at dave [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Local Clean Energy Intern" in the subject line, or call (510) 285-7075 with questions.



Aaron Lehmer
Network Development Director, Bay Localize
"Building Stronger Communities through Regional Self-Reliance"
436 14th Street, Suite 1127
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 834-0420 [Office]
(415) 613-4781 [Cell]
aaron@baylocalize.org
http://www.baylocalize.org

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environmental volunteering opportunities

Hi, folks who have environmental volunteering opportunities,
I'm delighted to tell you that Bay Nature Magazine's online calendar now has a clickable map as well as very efficient ways to list opportunities for environmental volunteering, including repeat opportunities (such as work parties on second Saturdays, etc.). Please take a look at http://baynature.org/eventsmap/volunteer. This is new and thin now, but will fill in soon with listings from EBRPD, GGNRA, etc.

There are easy instructions on the Bay Nature web site for listing opportunities. Sue Rosenthal, rosacalifornica.@earthlink.net is working on filling in the map, especially with repeat opportunities (e.g. second Saturday). Please contact her if you have questions.

This seems to me like the framework we need to build on the huge increase in interest in volunteering that I am seeing. (We have been overwhelmed by requests for work parties and, as many of you know, are spending lots of time sending groups elsewhere. F5C paid for the programming, with a Rose Foundation grant). I expect it to replace the clickable map now on our web site, which I will take down in a few months.

I think that having a single place where volunteers can see the wealth of opportunities will benefit us all, as well as Bay Nature, an important resource for all our efforts. Please list your volunteer opportunities with them!

Plant street trees in El Cerrito: At 9 am Saturday, Oct. 17

The weekend promises good weather, and the early storm have begun softening the ground.
It's time to plant! Here are some opportunities for this Saturday, Oct. 17:

Plant street trees in El Cerrito: At 9 am Saturday, Oct. 17, meet on Clayton Avenue between Central and Lincoln to join in El Cerrito’s big volunteer street-tree-planting day. More than 120 trees need to go into the ground! Teams will get instructions and then fan out to locations around the city. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring water, and shovel and gloves if you have them. Walk or bike if practical. Planting ends at noon, followed by a 12 – 2 PM celebration at City Hall, with music, food, and activities for children.

Plant natives at Mortar Rock Park: Join Friends of Five Creeks 10 AM – noon Saturday, Oct. 17, to plant natives and spread mulch at historic Mortar Rock Park, 901 Indian Rock Ave. (one block above Indian Rock Park, just east of the north end of Oxford St., across from the south end of San Diego). We have transformed this formerly ivy-choked park since we started this project in 2007, and similar projects are making big changes at neighboring parks! After work and refreshments, we can take a walk to see exciting progress at Grotto Rock, Indian Rock, and John Hinkel Parks.

Help endangered Coho In Marin: SPAWN will hold a “restoration extravanga” removing invasives and planting natives to help endangered Coho salmon on Lagunitas Creek, 10 AM - 2 PM Sat., Oct. 17. The event includes free breakfast, lunch, and music! Meet at the SPAWN Tocaloma Stone House, 9255 Sir Frances Drake Blvd. (Take SFD Blvd, past Samuel P. Taylor Park/ Devil's Gulch Park. Property is to your left, marked with orange cones.) Info at andrew@tirn.net.

If you’re tending your own garden, Friends of Sausal Creek’s fall Native Plant Sale is this weekend at the Joaquin Miller Native Plant Nursery in Oakland. Native-polant experts will be on hand to advise you. Information and directions at www.sausalcreek.org/plantsale.html.

LOOKING AHEAD
Oct. 24 Cerrito Ck. Planting Day: We'll be planting lots more natives 10 AM - 2 PM Sat., Oct. 24 at our main October work party, on Cerrito Creek at Albany Hill. Meet at 10 am at Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave., El Cerrito (Internet maps 3499 Santa Clara; AC Transit 72, 52L; BART El Cerrito Plaza).

Wear closed-toed shoes with good traction and clothes that can get dirty. We supply tools, gloves, and snacks, but bring gloves and a favorite digging or cutting tool if you have them. Groups will be working in different places on the other side of the creek, so it will be helpful if folks can come on time.

Oct. 31 Kenney Cottage Garden Groundbreaking: Saturday, Oct. 31, will be groundbreaking day of the Kenney Cottage Community Garden, 1631 Fifth St., (between Virginia and Cedar) in Berkeley’s Oceanview District. The event will begin at 10 am with spreading topsoil, followed by building garden beds, planting, sowing wildflower seeds (about noon), and a fundraising Black and White Yard Sale to 5 pm. Music and refreshments, too, plus the chance to sign up if you might be interested in a plot in future. Information at redbud53@juno.com, 510 526 7828.

Friends of Sausal Creek Volunteers needed

We are rounding up supplies for the plant sale on Saturday, 10/17 and we're looking for some pop-up shade structures available to borrow for the day. Please let me know if you have one that you are willing to supply to keep us cool up there!

Also, if you are interested in volunteering the day of the sale, I'd love to hear from you! One particular job needed is a shuttle driver (preferably with a truck) to help cart plants back and forth from the nursery to the parking lot from noon-3pm. There are also two prep days at the nursery where you are welcome to lend a hand on Saturday, 10/10 from 10am-2:30pm, and on Friday, 10/16 from noon-4:30pm.

Other than that, I hope you are all planning to stop by to see the nursery and grab some plants on the 17th!

Take care,
Megan
(510)985-1669

SF Green Festival volunteers

SF Green Festival is looking for volunteers. The dates are Nov. 12-15, 2009.

http://www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/sf/

Public Safety Student Aide -East Bay Regional Parks

Job Title
Public Safety Student Aide - Open and Continuous Filing

Opening Date
Application Deadline
About the Position
The Public Safety Student Aide position was established as a training program for students desiring careers in law enforcement, fire protection, public safety dispatching, evidence and other careers in the field of public safety. Under supervision, Aides perform a variety of primarily entry-level and clerical tasks while assigned in one of the following areas of the Public Safety Department: Administrative Division, Communications/Records, Detective Unit, Fire Department, Personnel and Training Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, Patrol Operations, Special Enforcement Unit or the Volunteer Trail Safety Program. Aides are generally assigned to an individual department or unit and rotate positions annually or based on departmental needs. Typical tasks may include: answering phones and giving information; issuing supplies and equipment; filing a variety of documents; data entry; assisting with police or fire training exercises; providing civilian assistance to police and fire personnel; setting up training reservations and preparing travel documents; cataloging, processing and picking up evidence; securing park entrances after closing, and other work as required. May be assigned to the patrol division for District holidays or special events to direct traffic, assign parking or other non-enforcement activities. For more information about the District's Department of Public Safety, call Sgt. David Hall, at (510) 690-6515.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent GED or CHSPE certificate. Must be enrolled in a minimum of nine college-level units and have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average or higher to apply for and to retain position, and
License: Must possess and retain a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interest in law enforcement or fire protection with the potential for a career in this area. Ability to learn law enforcement practices and procedures. Ability to perform basic clerical skills such as typing, filing, completing simple mathematical computations. Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions and adhere to Departmental policies. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.

Salary
Start After 1 Year
$11.95/hour $13.30/hour

Selection and Notification Process
Application materials will be retained up to one year and will be reviewed as vacancies occur. If an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, a screening panel will review their application materials. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As vacancies occur, the best qualified will be selected for interview and at that time, applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. The hiring pool established after each interview process will be in effect for one year; hiring pools may overlap. The District reserves the right to request further information, or to set up a written test, performance test and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. The individuals chosen for hire must be able to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Work Location
The Department of Public Safety is located above Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley.

Conditions Of Employment
As a condition of employment, a Public Safety Student Aide:

is required to wear a prescribed uniform and adhere to Department grooming standards. Aides will be issued an annual uniform allowance to assist in cleaning of issued uniforms.
may be required to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Work hours will be established based on District needs and the student’s schedule. The expectation is that the student will generally work part-time and will be limited to 900 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
is required to terminate after four years or less than four years when the student completes education. An extension of up to one year may be granted by the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety.
After one calendar year, the performance of the Aide will be evaluated by their supervisor to determine if the Aide has made sufficient progress to continue in the program. If so, the supervisor will recommend continuation and award a salary step increase to step “B” which will be the Aide’s rate until the end of the program.

How to Apply
Application materials may be downloaded below, may be picked up by visiting the District’s Administrative Offices at 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA, may be requested by calling the Human Resources Division at (510) 544-2154 or by filling out the Packet Request Form at the bottom of this page. Resumes are not a substitute for any part of the required application package.

Application materials for this position consist of the following required parts:

Click here to download an Application for Employment
Click here to download the Supplemental Statement
Application packets for the position advertised above may be obtained by completing the information below and clicking on the "Submit Form"button.

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Northern California Program Director Environmental Justice Coalition for Justice Oakland

August 1, 2009
Northern California Program Director

The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) seeks a full-time Northern California Program Director. The Program Director is responsible for working with local communities on water justice campaigns covering the Northern half of California starting in Fresno. The Program Director is primarily responsible for elevating local water struggles to the statewide arena and mobilizing local communities to participate in statewide policy activities through capacity building and collaboration with our members across the State. In addition, the Program Director is one of four members of the organization’s collaborative management team.

EJCW is a non-profit organization comprised of more than seventy grassroots groups and intermediary organizations formed to advance a progressive, community-driven policy agenda that affirmatively addresses the water-related issues, problems, and visions of low-income communities and people of color in California. The EJCW works to educate and build leadership in order for our members to become effective water advocates locally, regionally, and statewide. We seek to support and promote greater advocacy for environmental justice issues in California water policy and to support community participation in water policy forums. We recognize that access to safe, affordable water is a crucial part of achieving economic development, a clean environment, and ensuring public health for low-income communities and communities of color.

The position
EJCW strives to maintain geographic, ethnic, racial, issue and organizational diversity within our membership base and to ensure our work truly reflects the needs of our members. The Northern California Program Director is responsible for developing and executing local and statewide campaigns that engage specific water justice issues at the community level and connect them to statewide policy. Conversely, the Program Director is also responsible for identifying how statewide and regional policy can be leveraged to improve conditions in local communities. Core to this position is the responsibility for building the capacity of organizations and communities to undertake water and environmental justice work.

The Northern California Program Director shares responsibility with the Southern California program director for general membership outreach, recruitment, member communications, and general member assistance. Finally, the Northern California Program Director is responsible for facilitating one of EJCW’s work groups. Facilitation includes working with the members to develop an advocacy agenda and to implement that agenda.

EJCW has a unique, internal collective management structure based on a non-hierarchical staff system. In addition to programmatic responsibilities the Northern California Program Director is responsible for working with other staff collaboratively to maintain the health of the organization. Each staff member is accountable to their fellow staff members and is responsible for a certain amount of organizational development duties.

Position-specific Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute local and statewide water justice campaigns to ensure EJCW is connected to community based organizations and the grassroots and is likewise connecting our member organizations to statewide and regional policy arenas. This may involve but is not limited to: building capacity in communities, leveraging statewide and regional policy to help address their water-related issues, and participating in local and statewide water advocacy
• Coordinate with the Legislative Director and Southern California Program Director to ensure community issues are being addressed within legislative and policy efforts statewide
• Outreach to potential new members and allies






• Develop online update and other communications materials
• Maintain member orientation materials
• Organize Coalition-related meetings, workshops, and events
• Manage program budget(s) and work with Fund Development Coordinator to meet grant reporting requirements
• Actively participate in the Collective Management Team


General responsibilities as a part of the EJCW team:
• Support EJCW Board, Program Advisory Committee and other programs and activities as needed
• Respond to new environmental justice and water concerns and community needs
• Develop educational and advocacy materials for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Collaborate on the maintenance of the website, listserv and other forms of e-communication.
• Represent EJCW in public forums
• Collaborate and support members with media relations
• Coordinate the work of one of EJCW’s work groups
• Administrative tasks as necessary, including travel arrangements for self and members, photocopying, meeting planning and coordination, event logistics, etc.

Qualifications:
• At least 2 years experience coordinating campaigns and/or capacity building with community-based organizations and people of color
• Understanding of environmental justice issues
• Experience mobilizing grassroots constituency and organizing
• Experience in campaign development & implementation
• Experience in community capacity-building and training
• Willingness and flexibility to take on new responsibilities and support fellow staff members
• Experience working with media
• Strong communication and written skills
• Ability to interface effectively with a diverse leadership structure and members within EJCW
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines
• Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and organized individual with ability to work independently
• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Word and Excel; Internet applications
• Ability to prosper in a team environment
• Willingness to travel and work on weeknights and weekends, as required
• Valid California Drivers License
• Web-skills a plus
• Experience working with coalitions not required, but a plus
• Bilingual English-Spanish not required, but a plus
• Experience in collaborative leadership environment a plus
• BA degree or commensurate experience/Advanced degree preferred








A Note on Collaborative Leadership
The Collaborative leadership model provides many exciting opportunities to engage in the actual nuts and bolts of operating a non-profit organization. The right candidate will bring some experience, or at a minimum, interest in managing non-profits including budgeting, personnel, fundraising, etc.

Salary: $45,000, plus a highly competitive benefits package, including health, dental and paid sick leave. EJCW also offers 15 days paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.

The EJCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.


If you are excited about becoming a member our friendly and dynamic team please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3 professional references to:

Program Director Search
The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
1201 Martin L. King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Or
Fax: 510.444.2502
Or
Email: keira@ejcw.org

*No phone calls please*

Full-time Operations Director Position Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Oakland

Full-time Operations Director Position

The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) seeks a full-time Operations Director. We are seeking an experienced professional with proven administrative, organizational and financial skills. The Operations Director is responsible for the oversight of all finance, accounting, human resource, and office operations functions. Performance at this level requires knowledge of non-profit management policies and procedures and the ability to choose among a number of alternatives in solving both routine and unusual problems. The Operations Director must be able to effectively handle a variety of tasks and work independently, while also working as part of a team. We are looking for a non-profit management professional with initiative, drive, and a passion for creating and ensuring the efficient operation of our office.

EJCW is a non-profit organization comprised of more than sixty grassroots groups and intermediary organizations formed to advance a progressive, community-driven policy agenda that affirmatively addresses the water-related issues, problems, and visions of low-income communities and people of color in California. EJCW works to educate and build leadership in order for our members to become effective water advocates locally, regionally, and statewide. We seek to support and promote greater advocacy for environmental justice issues in California water policy and to support community participation in water policy forums. We recognize that access to safe and affordable water is a crucial part of achieving economic development, attaining a clean environment, and ensuring public health for low-income communities and communities of color.

EJCW has a unique, internal collective management structure based on a non-hierarchical staff system. In addition to administrartive responsibilities the Operations Director is responsible for working with other staff collaboratively to maintain the health of the organization. Each staff member is accountable to their fellow staff members and is responsible for a certain amount of organizational development duties.

Principle responsibilities include:

Accounting and Finance
• Leads the organization in preparing and monitoring annual project, program and organizational budgets. Develops financial recommendations and leads staff in long-term financial planning as needed.
• Oversees all work of the bookkeeper.
• In coordination with the bookkeeper, prepares monthly financial statements for the EJCW Board of Directors and quarterly financial reports for EJCW staff and member organizations. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of such statements.
• Creates and maintains effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements. This includes up-to-date operating procedures and best management practices for all accounting and financial controls to ensure strategic use of EJCW resources.
• Assures that all accounts payable and accounts receivable are handled effectively and adhere to best management practices. Reviews all receipts and disbursements.
• Manages grants budgeting and financial reporting.
• Prepares federal and state government required reports.
• Monitors and negotiates all insurance and employee benefit plans.
• Manages the relationship with banks and other financial institutions.

Human Resources (HR)
• Maintains employee policies and procedures and all employee files, and leads new hire orientations.
• Ensures that all activities of the organization are in compliance with internal and external rules, regulations, policies, contracts, and laws.
• Processes payroll for all employees. Tracks vacation and sick time.
• Reviews and updates the Personnel Manual on an annual basis or as needed.
• Administers all employee benefits including medical, dental and vision plans, and commuter checks.
• Completes periodic reviews of all benefit plans.
• Participates in the development and implementation of evaluations and other procedures for collaborative staffing structure.

General Operations
• Support EJCW Board, Program Advisory Committee and other programs and activities as needed.
• Develops and maintains office systems and infrastructure to ensure the efficient operations of the EJCW office.
• Develops and maintains a Standard Operation Procedures Manual.
• Responsible for all aspects of facilities management, including IT troubleshooting and routine office maintenance.
• Handles all logistics/event planning for Board, staff, and member meetings and workshops, the annual retreat and planning meetings, including travel arrangements, securing venues, ordering food, and preparing materials.
• Supports basic organizational needs, such as the development and implementation of office systems and infrastructure, supporting strategic and financial planning, and working with the Board of Directors.
• Along with other staff members and consultants, develops and implements organizational procedures, practices and policy for staff, Board, Program Advisory Committee, and EJCW member groups.
• Works closely with fellow staff members in a team environment, helping to foster an environment of learning, teamwork, and cooperation throughout the organization.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

• At least 3 years of proven office administration, financial management or human resources experience (or any combination of the preceding).
• The ability to understand, analyze, and communicate financial data.
• The ability to coordinate and present information in a consistent, organized, and accurate fashion.
• Good understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills interfacing with members, staff, and Board; both written and oral.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines and to work independently.
• Willingness and flexibility to take on new responsibilities and support duties of fellow staff members.
• The ability to professionally discuss business issues with staff and Board, and offer advice and alternatives.
• Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and organized individual.
• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Word and Excel; QuickBooks; FileMaker Pro; internet applications.
• Experience and comfort working with community-based organizations and people of color.
• Ability to prosper in a team environment.
• Spanish speaker a plus

A Note on Collaborative Leadership
The Collaborative leadership model provides many exciting opportunities to engage in the actual nuts and bolts of operating a non-profit organization. The right candidate will bring some experience, or at a minimum, interest in managing non-profits including budgeting, personnel, fundraising, etc.

Salary: $45,000, plus a highly competitive benefits package, including health, dental and paid sick leave. EJCW also offers 15 days paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.

The EJCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.


If you are excited about becoming a member our friendly and dynamic team please send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to:

Operations Director Search
The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
1201 Martin L. King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Or
Fax: 510.444.2502
Or
Email: staff@ejcw.org

*No phone calls please*

Executive Director Job Announcement

Executive Director Job Announcement 8/20/09

As People’s Grocery progresses towards its greatest goal - a community grocery store in West Oakland – we are preparing for the eventual transition of our founding Executive Director, Brahm Ahmadi, as he turns his full-time focus to developing the retail business. Central to this transition will be the hiring of a new leader aligned with the mission, vision and values of People’s Grocery who is capable of leading the organization into an exciting and productive future.

Deadline: Position is open until filled. No calls please.


Executive Director

Job Description

People’s Grocery is a community-based organization, founded in 2003, that addresses health disparities in the community of West Oakland stemming from a lack of access to and knowledge of healthy, fresh foods. With a goal of addressing local health and nutritional needs while providing employment and training opportunities for low-income residents, People’s Grocery’s mission is to build a local food system that can improve the health and economy of the West Oakland community. People’s Grocery develops programs in nutrition education, social enterprise, sustainable/urban agriculture and youth development

POSITION DESCRIPTION
As People’s Grocery progresses towards its greatest goal - a community grocery store in West Oakland – we are preparing for the eventual transition of our founding Executive Director as he turns his full-time focus to developing the retail business. Central to this transition will be the hiring of a new leader aligned with the mission, vision and values of People’s Grocery who is capable of leading the organization into an exciting and productive future. The new Executive Director will receive training and mentorship from the current Executive Director, as well as assistance in establishing relationships with the organization’s staff, clientele, partners and funders prior to the current Executive Director’s departure.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic leader who wants to be part of a committed and talented team dedicated to advancing food justice and creating positive change for residents of the West Oakland community through education, outreach, training, social enterprise and urban agriculture. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and management team to provide leadership to People’s Grocery’s organizational development, strategic goals and growth strategy, as well as manage the following responsibilities:

• Work with staff and board to develop and monitor organizational priorities and strategic direction.
• Work with development staff and board to create and implement annual fundraising plans.
• Work with development staff to write proposals and communicate with funders.
• Work with Treasurer, CPA and Administrative Manager to improve and implement financial accounting and control systems; review financial reports.
• Participate in the development and management of organizational and programmatic budgets in coordination with staff and Board.
• Manage all personnel policies, compensation and benefit packages, new staffing needs, performance reviews and hiring/firing.
• Ensure compliance with and timely reporting on all People’s Grocery contracts.
• Develop People’s Grocery’s communications, public relations and marketing strategy.
• Provide direct or indirect supervision to ten staff positions and four key contractors.
• Develop People’s Grocery’s strategic partnerships and provide guidance to program staff on development and utilization of partnerships.
• Produce quarterly agenda and reports to the Board of Directors, participate in board committees and provide support to the Board when needed.
• Conduct public speaking and public relations on behalf of the organization as needed and/or requested.
• Represent People’s Grocery’s perspectives and play a role in broadening and advancing the food justice movement as a whole

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of three (3) years nonprofit management and administrative experience
• Bachelor's Degree required. Additional education in areas such as finance, business administration, non-profit management, or youth development preferred.
• Experience in or deep understanding of at least one of People’s Grocery’s strategic areas: food justice, nutrition and health, food systems, sustainable agriculture, or social enterprise.
• Experience working in West Oakland or a low-income community of color.
• Experience with financial management and fundraising.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in budgeting and fiscal management.
• Excellent supervision, management, and leadership skills, including knowledge of mentoring, evaluating, and inspiring staff.
• Human Resource experience including hiring/firing, appraisal and compensation.
• Experience with and knowledge of program evaluation, research methods, data assessment systems.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; team player and a self starter.
• Excellent written, oral communication, networking, negotiation (conflict management and resolution), and presentation skills.
• Ability to work on advisory committees, task forces, and external coalitions, and take on effective leadership roles.
• Excellent office management and computer literacy (IT) skills (including MS Office applications, FileMaker Pro database, internet research).
• Bilingual or bicultural skills desirable, but not required.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups, sensitivity to issues of race, class, and gender within the workplace and in the community at large.

COMPENSATION
Salary level depends on experience and qualification. Compensation will include benefits (health, dental, and vision coverage) and 5 weeks paid vacation plus national holidays.

HOW TO APPLY
Please email or fax cover letter and résumé to: Malaika Edwards, executivesearch@peoplesgrocery.org or fax to (510) 652-7602. Please visit www.peoplesgrocery.org for information.

DEADLINE
Position open until filled.

People's Grocery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, military status, pregnancy, or disability. Women/People of color/LGBT applicants encouraged to apply.