TransForm, a environmental and social justice nonprofit

TransForm job announcements

TransForm, a environmental and social justice nonprofit, currently has three job openings. TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build diverse coalitions, influence policy, and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people and protect the environment.

Chief Operating Officer: TransForm is creating a new position to provide leadership on organizational development and oversight on finance and administration. TransForm is expanding the executive team to complement the expertise of the Executive and Deputy Directors and to allow them to dedicate more time to policy initiatives and program development. This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in shaping the future development of a highly respected, nationally recognized organization. If you have read the full job announcement and have questions about the position, please contact our executive search firm at QGHAssociates@earthlink.net.

Land Use Program Director: TransForm is creating a new position to lead ongoing efforts, through the Great Communities Collaborative, to ensure that communities across the Bay Area have the tools, training and assistance they need to participate effectively in planning vibrant, sustainable and equitable communities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in land use planning, advocacy, program management, and personnel management.

Development and Outreach Manager: TransForm seeks an enthusiastic, experienced development professional to oversee both individual donor cultivation and stewardship plus a range of great events. This position will have an exciting mix of responsibilities and the chance to take our fundraising to the next level.

For the full job announcements, click here.

TransForm's staff is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all of our relationships. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All three positions are based in our Oakland office.

Help us find great candidates. You can create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond by forwarding this email to your contacts!

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Help make big things happen in 2010 by supporting TransForm now at www.TransFormCA.org/donate - and get great perks!

Joel Ramos, Community Planner, TransForm
(Formerly TALC, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition)
436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612
510.740.3150x318

www.TransFormCA.org
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Syllabi: See Robin Freeman's Courses/Links

Internship available with the Friends of Sausal Creek

Internship available with the Friends of Sausal Creek
Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) located in
Oakland, is a volunteer-based community group founded in 1996 to promote
awareness and enhancement of Sausal Creek and its watershed. Our mission is to
educate, inspire, and take action to restore and preserve Sausal Creek and its
2,656-acre watershed as a unique natural community resource. We involve
students, residents, and volunteers in protection, monitoring, and revegetation
activities to restore the native plant ecosystem and increase the diversity of
wildlife in the watershed.
As a part of our community-based restoration effort, we are currently
seeking an intern to help lead restoration workdays along the creek. Our
workdays focus on removal of invasive species, erosion control, planting natives,
and teaching environmental education to groups of elementary school, high
school, and college students, as well as corporate groups and local community
members. This is an excellent opportunity to:
• Gain practical experience in the field of community-based restoration,
specifically focusing on creek and watershed restoration
• Develop environmental and outdoor education teaching skills for diverse
communities of all ages
• Enhance group management skills
• Become familiar with the local ecology, including native and invasive
species identification
• Assist with planning meetings, which is a great opportunity to connect
with other local professionals in the field
• Volunteer for a local, grassroots non-profit organization devoted to
watershed awareness and protection
Details: The intern will work closely with the restoration manager to carry out
restoration and educational goals for each work day, including project planning,
site preparation, and clean-up. Hours will range from 18-24/mo. for a minimum
of six months. Scheduling will include at least one Saturday plus two to three
weekdays each month. The internship is unpaid. If interested in applying, please
send a letter of interest to Megan at Field@SausalCreek.org. For more
information about the organization, please visit our website at
www.sausalcreek.org.

Leaving your water mark: Volunteer Wholly H2o water efficiency and reuse

Volunteers keep the water flowing at Wholly H2o. Thank You!
Current Wholly H2o Volunteer Opportunities:
•Writer (Must have background in water reuse systems or CA water issues)
•Volunteer Coordinator
•Grant Information Organizer (not grant writing)
•Researcher
Volunteer Benefits (minimum of 15 hours required to receive benefits)
•Listed on our volunteer page with photo, 2 sentence blurb, link to your email or website (all three supplied by you)
•Permission to put your volunteer experience on your resume
•If appropriate, your name and contact listed on the website on the page you’ve worked on/contributed to.
Volunteers Requirements
•15 hour minimum commitment (prefer 5 hrs/week for 3 week min).
•A keen interest in water efficiency and reuse
•Can make a solid commitment for a discreet period of time and not flake on that commitment.
•Great sense of humor and flexibility of spirit
Are you feeling like a super water volunteer today? YES!!! Then contact us to get to work!
Elizabeth Dougherty
Director, Wholly H2O
eliz@whollyh2o.org

The Tuolumne River Trust Internships

Now YOU can be part of the crew



Intern with TRT
Have fun and gain valuable experience to further your career. The Tuolumne River Trust is currently interviewing for 3 internship positions to support Paddle To The Sea 2010. Don't delay - resumes are being accepted now and positions begin in February. Click on the internship name below to see the full description and learn how to apply.Paddle To The Sea
Communications Internship
(San Francisco)Green on the Stream Marketing & Communications Internship
(Modesto)
Paddle To The Sea
River Guide Internship(Various locations, CA)
Tuolumne River Trust111 New Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, California 94105
www.tuolumne.org

Treasure Island Job Corps Center Student Records Manager.

http://sfbay. craigslist. org/sfc/edu/ 1532238286. html

Treasure Island Job Corps Center located in San Francisco has an opening for a Student Records Manager.Treasure Island Job Corps Center is unique, and a part of the National Job Corps largest residential employment and training program. The Center is a residential and non-residential co-educational program which enrolls 600 students.Job Corps is an education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives.Job Description:1. Supervise the development of the new Treasure Island Community Farm and its educational agricultural programs.2. Responsible for initial farm construction, budget tracking, and providing supervision and expertise for farm projects, such as installation of garden beds, orchards, irrigation system, composting, etc.3. Considerable knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in planning, organizing and coordinating recruitment and training programs for volunteers and students.4. Responsible for daily maintenance of farm, equipment, and farm’s life-cycle (preparing, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, harvesting, etc.).5. Manage garden plot renewals, communicate and enforce greenhouse policies, maintenance schedules, grower responsibilities, and expectations to program participants.6. Develop a horticultural education program to teach Job Corps students about crop farm operations and involve vocational trades in farm’s daily operations.7. Provides initial orientation, screening and training; develops and implements training programs.8. Develops materials, manuals, and resource information for volunteer staff and students.9. Develops and handles volunteer/student work schedules and assignments.10. Maintains records on volunteers and students time contributed to the farm.11. Organize volunteer program to assist with farm’s operation and create marketing program to encourage community participation in the program.12. Establishes and maintains community linkages and serves as the primary contact and resource to outside organizations that want to participate in the farm’s operation.13. Considerable knowledge of available resources within the local Bay Area community.14. Participates in promotional and public relations activities for the Treasure Island Community Farm.15. Develops appreciation and incentive programs for members of the volunteer staff.16. Develops news media announcements and other recruitment information aids such as brochures, newsletters, and fliers.17. Assists in scheduling, designing, planning, developing, staging and staffing special programs and events.18. Ability to plan and organize a variety of programs for groups of various sizes.19. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.20. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.21. Manages the overall performance of Treasure Island Job Corps Community Farm.22. Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in agricultural studies or closely related discipline required. 5 years minimum experience with crop farm operations and management. Previous experience with nutritional education programs, organic crop production, and teaching experience preferred.