Field Steward: Solano Land Trust

Job Opportunity- Field Steward: Solano Land Trust




The Field Steward (Maintenance) works on all Solano Land Trust (SLT) properties (eight properties totaling over 10,000 acres) including Rush Ranch, a 2,040 acre open space located within the Suisun Marsh near Suisun City, California. The Field Steward helps to maintain trails, weed control, and other duties as assigned at Rush Ranch and other Solano Land Trust properties. The Field Steward will interact with the public and support use of all facilities by visiting scientists, user groups, and the general public. This is a part-time, non-exempt position for most of the year with the potential to work full-time (seasonal) in the Spring. To apply, please submit resume and letter of introduction to: Solano Land Trust, 1001 Texas, Suite C Fairfield, CA 94533. Questions to Admin @ 707-432-0150 x 201.

Director of Development; Program Manager; Administative/Operations and Business Engagement Internship Positions, Green For All, Oakland

Green For All is currently hiring for the following  two positions:

Director of Development

Program Manager

Green For All is also seeking a diverse pool of applicants for the following internship position(s). These positions will remain posted until filled:

Administrative / Operations Intern

Business Engagement Intern

Internships are generally unpaid. However, some positions offer stipends, work/study, or college credit for qualified applicants. See individual posting for details.

Or visit the website at: http://greenforall.org/about/jobs/

Four Part Time Job Openings at StopWaste

StopWaste is hiring for the following four part time positions, click on the links below to see each description or visit: http://stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=34

 Classroom Sustainability Associate – Intern/Hourly Intermittent

 Environmental Education Associate - Intermittent

 Hourly Intermittent: Community Outreach Associate

 Community Outreach Associate: Energy Upgrade California in Alameda County

Administrative Clerk; Fork Lift Operator, El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center

The City of El Cerrito is currently recruiting for dedicated + energetic people to fill two different Part Time weekend positions working at the El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center!

Join our team of friendly staff in helping over 500 people per day recycle their discards at our new LEED Platinum recycling facility!

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 5, 2013 at 4 p.m. – get your application in today!  Please be sure to return fully completed applications and all supplemental materials to City Hall by the deadline to be considered for employment.

Administrative Clerk – Part-Time
http://ca-elcerrito.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2807

Forklift Operator – Part-Time
http://www.el-cerrito.org/DocumentCenter/View/2797

Application Form
http://www.el-cerrito.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1298

California Native Plant Society Hiring for Four Positions

CNPS Communications Manager
CNPS Data Entry Clerk/Administrative Assistant
East Bay CNPS Native Here Nursery Manager
CNPS Horticulture Program Director

The California Native Plant Society is currently hiring four positions, including two new leadership positions. This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of California's most successful biodiversity conservation organizations. 


1) CNPS Communications Manager
 
CNPS is seeking a Communications Manager who is passionate about supporting CNPS members and chapters. He/she will listen to members and chapters to identify needs, develop creative solutions to those needs, and work with volunteers and staff to make chapters even more fun and more effective. The successful candidate will join a growing professional staff and be part of a committed team that includes hundreds of smart and dedicated volunteers. This position requires an organized, highly collaborative individual with extremely strong communication skills. He/she must be able to think clearly about systems that can be used by chapters across California, while embracing the principle that CNPS is a Society in which every individual is unique and valuable. The Communications Manager will collaborate with other staff, volunteer leadership, and chapter leadership to survey existing communications needs an d solutions, and to make the best soluti ons available to all chapters and volunteers. This position will supervise at least one staff position, will manage a budget for contractors or vendors that provide specialized technical expertise, and will work with numerous highly skilled volunteers. Position is open until filled, and full job announcement is available at http://CNPS.org.<http://cnps.org./> 

2) CNPS Data Entry Clerk/Administrative Assistant
 
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is seeking a full-time Data Entry/Administrative Assistant (will consider two part-time positions). This position requires a highly organized, detailed oriented, and computer savvy individual to maintain the CNPS membership database and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and other CNPS staff as needed a s well as to provide administrative support to CNPS membership volunteer staff. The Data Entry Clerk/Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Finance and Administration Manager. Position is open until filled, and full job announcement is available at http://CNPS.org.<http://cnps.org./> 

3) East Bay CNPS Native Here Nursery Manager

Native Here Nursery is a project of the East Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). The nursery was founded in 1994 and operates as a project of the chapter dedicated to growing plants propagated from seeds collected in Alameda and Contra Costa counties for restoration and gardening projects. The nursery is seen as the premier nursery in the area devoted to local native flora. Conservation and restoration are at the heart of Native Here's mission and the nursery is dependent on community engagement from experienced and talented volunteers to operate efficiently. More information on the job is available athttp://ebcnps.org/native-here-nursery-manager-position-open/

4) CNPS Horticulture Program Director
 
CNPS is seeking a Horticulture Program Director who will be an articulate and inspiring advocate for California native plant horticulture. The Horticulture Program Director is a new staff position, and the successful applicant will help chart the course of California's oldest and most recognized native plant gardening program. The successful candidate will join a growing professional staff and be part of a committed team that includes hundreds of smart and dedicated volunteers. This position requires an organized, highly collaborative, strategic individual. He/she will collaborate to update CNPS native plant horticulture strategies and program goals, and will lead in developing ongoing financial support to maintain this important position. The Director will support existing chapter horticulture activities (including trainings, symposia, garden tours, nurseries), while working with leaders to share successful models and develop new initiatives. He/she will work with other CNPS staff to develop outreach materials and communication tools, including assisting with publication of horticulture books and supervising the completion of an online horticulture database. The Horticulture Program Director must work closely with CNPS chapters and members to listen to their needs and to support and coordinate the numerous successful CNPS horticulture projects underway throughout the state. The Director will work closely with CNPS staff, partners, and volunteers to: integrate horticulture into other CNPS programs; to apply conservation and plant science in shaping the horticulture program; and to maintain the excellence of the organization. He/she also communicates with a wide range of organizational and agency partners, and collaborates with these partners to promote the appropriate use of native plants in gardens and landscaping throughout Califo rnia. Position is open until filled, and full job announcement is available at http://CNPS.org.<http://cnps.org./>

Database and Online Communications Manager; Bookkeeper; Development Associate, TransForm

TransForm is hiring for the following positions:
Database and Online Communications Manager
Bookkeeper
Development Associate

Database and Online Communications Manager

 Link to job description here: http://transformca.org/book/database-and-online-communications-manager

ABOUT THE POSITION: TransForm, a leading environmental and social justice nonprofit organization, seeks a database and online communications manager.
This position serves as the technical point person for TransForm’s Salesforce database and online systems, helping us fully harness and enhance our use of technology in ways like: 1) building and engaging a broad base of activists, donors and partners; 2) better using data to inform our decisionmaking, strategies, fundraising, and operations; and 3) managing and tracking finances, program benchmarks, and more. This position also supports key aspects of TransForm’s communications such as our blog, action alerts, and social media channels.
You'll have a great blend of responsibilities in this position; get to build on strong systems and planning; and be part of a fun, collaborative, and supportive team. Plus, it’s an exciting time as our issues get hotter and there are new opportunities to win big changes!
This job might be right for you if: you're a thorough and detailed thinker with demonstrated curiosity, analytical skills, and a commitment to quality. You’ll do well if you're someone who's highly motivated, creative, strategic, systems-oriented, organized, and knows how to focus in a fast-paced environment. You’ll thrive if you enjoy a mix of projects, problem solving, learning new things (technology and otherwise), moving people to action for social change, and working both independently and closely with others.
And there are great benefits. We are very flexible and family-friendly. We have generous vacation and holidays. We have excellent health and dental benefits, and designate funds for professional development. TransForm contributes to the Commuter Check program and administers an employee contribution 403(b) retirement plan. 
The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $66,000 based on experience. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity, and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all our relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

• Work with each team – and individuals as needed – to regularly identify and address specific Salesforce needs in terms of profiles; custom views; fields/custom objects; buttons; workflow processes; campaign set up; dashboards; trainings; and reporting.
• Help take our 2014-2019 strategic plan (to be completed this fall) to the next level by establishing new systems for tracking organizational goals and objectives over the next five years, and training and supporting staff in using this system to measure our impact as an organization.
• Assist communications and development staff as needed in: analyzing donor and activist history; building and managing donation and event forms; tracking foundations; forecasting funding; and developing and implementing strategies to increase the number of contacts we have.
• Complete the roll-out of the Non-Profit Starter Pack for Salesforce (conversion from Convio Common Ground for Salesforce will be mostly complete by early August). Ensure all staff (and volunteers and interns, as needed) are trained and supported in using Salesforce in a way that meets their specific needs and at a level appropriate to how they use Salesforce. Create and maintain key policy and training documents.
• Identify (with staff input) and implement a wide variety of ways to simplify Salesforce and improve usability for all users.
• Maintain up-to-date, deep knowledge of Salesforce and related applications. Identify new features of and applications for Salesforce that may be helpful, and lead implementation efforts
• Regularly identify and address data quality and usability issues.
• Procure and manage licenses, license types, roles, sharing rules, and permissions for all staff and volunteers.

WEBSITE, BLOG AND SOCIAL MEDIA

• Serve as overall website administrator, including managing and ensuring payment for server as well as staff access to creating content. Manage any system updates/upgrades (with support from a consultant as needed).
• Add images and functionality to the website as needed. For example, editing and adding images; integrating forms using Soapbox Engage; adding a featured story to the homepage slideshow; or embedding a YouTube video.
• Track all relevant metrics, set goals, and refine the approach for the website over time.
• Implement and refine our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn strategies (including goals and metrics), as part of our broader communications plan. Monitor new developments in social media and help determine if and how TransForm should pursue them.
• Set up social media channels when needed for specific campaigns, and work with the campaign staff to develop a strategy and plan (which the campaign staff will implement).
• Support the Communications Director in implementing the organizational editorial calendar, which social media and the website are part of. Help track and revise TransForm’s communications plan.
• Copy edit and post blog posts for campaign/program staff. Occasionally write blog posts that will spark conversation to use in social media.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year of experience in database management using Salesforce. Experience with Salesforce’s Non-Profit Starter Pack highly desirable.
• Experience with: creating custom reports; data migration and CRM Fusion tools; creating or editing both standard and custom fields and objects; building workflow rules; creating list views; data validation; and installing and managing applications from AppExchange. Salesforce Administration Essentials certification a big plus.
• Ability and experience in thoughtfully segmenting data and providing analytical reports. Experience using Google Analytics and tracking social media metrics.
• HTML, CSS, Drupal, Wordpress, and basic JQUERY highly desirable, as well as Dreamweaver. FBML a plus.
• Ability and experience in making well-researched, sound recommendations and options to solving problems. High comfort level with learning new skills and technologies in order to meet challenges.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Graphic design skills, especially Photoshop; Illustrator and InDesign a plus.
• Comfort, knowledge of social media, including tools like HootSuite and TweetDeck appreciated.
• Excel experience, particularly writing complex formulas.
• Experience planning and managing several projects at once successfully.
• Patience, enjoyment, and a proven track record with teaching technology skills and explaining technology issues to others.
• A "can-do" attitude; enthusiastic; graceful under pressure; self-motivated and directed; and a sense of humor and fun.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communicating and teamwork skills.
• A deep commitment to TransForm's mission and a strong desire to be a part of making positive environmental and social change in the world.
• A keen interest and understanding of transportation and land use issues.

HOW TO APPLY: Fill out the survey on link above to receive application instructions

Bookkeeper

Link to job description here:  http://transformca.org/book/bookkeeper

ABOUT TRANSFORM: 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. We achieve this mission by working with groups and people representing a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. Learn more at www.TransFormCA.org.
TransForm is an entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative and inclusive culture. Our staff of 30 coordinates significant collaborations that bring together diverse partners committed to common causes. Our main office is in downtown Oakland, with two satellite offices in Sacramento and San Jose.
ABOUT THE POSITION: This position is responsible for TransForm’s transactional accounting to handle receipts and disbursements of funds, keep accurate and complete financial records, maintain internal controls, and support decision-making by providing critical financial data.
This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting skills and strong attention to detail to contribute to the smooth operations of a highly-respected, nationally-recognized non-profit. The position is based in our main office in Oakland. The Bookkeeper will report to the Controller.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable: Manage short-term liabilities and generate payments to vendors.

• Maintain accurate paper and electronic vendor records, including contracts and tax information.
• Review bills for accuracy, reasonableness, and approvals; code using chart of accounts; enter into accounting system to track liabilities; and generate payments when due.
• Reconcile and enter business credit card expenses using expense reports from cardholders.
• Generate IRS Form 1099-MISC for independent contractors annually.

Payroll: Process semi-monthly payroll to provide paychecks and expense reimbursements.

• Maintain up-to-date information regarding employee wages and deductions.
• Review employee timesheets and expense reports from cloud-based time and attendance system for accuracy, reasonableness, and approvals.
• Prepare payroll by transferring data to payroll system, and record expense in general ledger.
• Reconcile quarterly payroll tax returns to general ledger.

General Ledger: Support monthly and year-end close, including preparation for annual audit.

• Prepare allocation of payroll and benefits expenses monthly.
• Record monthly recurring journal entries (e.g., accrued expenses, depreciation).
• Under the direction of the Controller, research accounting issues, reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare financial schedules and calculations, and make general journal entries.

Accounts Receivable: Track revenue and receipt of amounts due from funders.

• Enter weekly deposits into accounting system based on coding instructions from Controller.
• Prepare invoices for fee-for-service and cost reimbursement contracts.
• Reconcile accounting system and fundraising database in coordination with development staff.

Other Tasks: Act ethically and support continuous improvement.

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, and follow organizational financial policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations about improvements to policies and procedures to maintain internal controls and increasing efficiency of financial management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Accounting knowledge, including generally accepted accounting principals, payroll regulations, business, and economics.

• Facility with numbers and mathematics.
• Skill with computers, including Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting software (FUND E-Z helpful), online payroll, and Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, and Drive).
• Skill at communicating in English, including oral and written comprehension and expression.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and cooperate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Conscientiousness, including dependability and honesty.
• Willingness to ask questions when information or instructions are unclear.
• A positive “can do” attitude with a sense of humor.
• At least 2 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is a part-time (30 hours/week), non-exempt position. Compensation is expected to be $20-25/hour, commensurate with skills and experience. Schedule is flexible. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time, and transit benefits. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b retirement plan. Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world and we support and celebrate diversity. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, LGBTQ persons, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Fill out the survey on link above a link above to receive application instructions.

Development Associate

Link to job description here:  http://transformca.org/book/development-associate

ABOUT THE POSITION: TransForm, a leading environmental and social justice organization, seeks a development professional to create and execute fundraising appeals, donor cultivation and stewardship strategies and a range of events to build, engage and retain a broad base of supporters in supporting our mission. To learn more about TransForm, please visit www.TransFormCA.org.
The Development Associate works closely with the Development Director, the Development Program Assistant and the Communications and Development team. The Development Associate will oversee TransForm’s multi-channel annual fundraising efforts and event calendar, while managing and supporting projects to recruit and engage supporters through email, social media, phone and snail mail communications.
This might be the right job for you if you're someone who's highly motivated, creative, strategic and organized. You’ll thrive if you: like to throw a great party; if you enjoy getting people so excited about a cause that they just want to donate; if you value building relationships; if you love a blend of big picture thinking and detailed day-to-day implementation; and if you like to have ownership over your work.
Compensation and Benefits. This position is a full-time exempt position in a family-friendly, fast-paced and highly flexible work environment. TransForm offers generous vacation, holiday, medical and dental benefits. TransForm also designates funds for professional development, administers an employee contribution 403(b) retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $48,000, commensurate with experience.
TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world. We celebrate diversity and are committed to having an inclusive approach in all we do.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
This position reports to the Development Director and works to establish overall fundraising goals – and then helps develop and implement key aspects of an annual fundraising plan in order to meet these goals. These aspects include:

• Overseeing the annual fund, specifically developing strategies for maximizing fundraising appeals. This includes helping to set appeal theme, timing/timeline, writing content, segmenting data, follow-up, executing a multi-channel approach with an accompanying email and online campaign using best practices, web content and custom donation pages, helping create reply devices and ensuring acknowledgement letters go out immediately.
• Leading cultivation and stewardship efforts for donors and donor prospects. This includes executing retention strategies for current donors, supporting the Development Director and Board with major donor-focused communications and engagement, creating and supporting activities around a ladder of engagement, increasing the number of recurring donors, developing acquisition strategies to bring in new high-quality prospects and donors and creating ways to move the supporters we already have. This position works closely with communications staff in building more sophisticated ladder of engagements for prospects, current and lapsed supporters.
• Work with team to oversee all aspects of fundraising and donor cultivation events. Our robust event calendar helps acquire new donors, cultivate existing donors and highlight TransForm’s current work and includes (but is not limited to) a large spring acquisition event, large fall fundraising event and periodic smaller, special events that cultivate and steward donors in the annual fund and major donors (e.g. via Board member house parties). Work includes working closely with Development Program Assistant and team on all event aspects, determining speakers and topics, selecting venues to increase geographic reach, developing strategies to attract new people and more.
• Overseeing the donor database (Salesforce). This includes maintenance and analysis of all fundraising data in our contact database, with significant support from the Online Communications and Database Manager and the Development Program Assistant. Develop and implement ongoing campaign reports, analysis and recommendations. Ensure a high level of accuracy of donor data through quality control procedures.
• Helping support other departmental needs. In coordination with the Development Program Assistant (who is half time), oversee development volunteers and volunteer needs, help with monthly reconciliations of development and accounting data and help with other relevant data entry and other needs that come up.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Energetic, creative, analytical problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience and a proven track record in fundraising. Experience with donors, building up a fundraising program and online giving strongly desired.
• Proficient with a donor/Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database for tracking donations, interactions with current and potential supporters and analyzing data. Able to generate statistics, reports and other analytical work from database; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Proficient with online marketing software and tools, Vertical Response experience a plus; Understanding of social media a plus.
• Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, complete projects on tight deadlines, and rapidly respond to new developments.
• Strong communications skills including writing ability, speaking style and an ability to truly engage with people.
• Experience planning and executing engaging events of all sizes that meet budget expectations.
• Strong knowledge of the concepts and best practices of individual donor fundraising, and a thirst for more.
• Some experience in managing volunteers, interns or staff and an interest in gaining more.
• Willingness and ability to be a mentor to staff and volunteers.
• A "can-do" attitude; enthusiastic; graceful under pressure; self-motivated and directed; and a sense of humor and fun.
• Personal and/or work experience with stakeholders and/or social justice organizations that integrate equity and inclusion in their internal and external communications.
• A deep commitment to TransForm's mission and a strong desire to be a part of making positive environmental and social change in the world.

 While we are looking for someone to fulfill all of these above qualifications, we understand that that may be a lot to ask. If you have experience and possess many of them, and have a willingness to put the time and energy in to learning others, we will consider your application.
HOW TO APPLY: Fill out the survey on link above to receive application instructions.

Education Program Coordinator; Restoration Field Technician, Solano Resource Conservation District

The Solano Resource Conservation District has two openings for the following positions:

EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Solano RCD is looking for a skilled environmental educator to join our successful K-12, county-wide environmental education program.  The position is 60%-time, with the possibility of expanding to a full-time position, depending upon the candidate's skill set and/or the the District's ability to secure additional project funding.  This is a non-exempt position with medical, dental and vision benefits, and retirement benefits after a six month probationary period.  Employment at  Solano RCD is employment at-will. 
 
Location: Dixon Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Solano County, California.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Under direction of the Education Program Manager, teach and coordinate Solano RCD watershed education programs including the Watershed Explorers Program (3rd grade), the Suisun Marsh Watershed and Wetland Program (6th grade) and the Bio-monitoring Program (High School).
Download the Education Coordinator job announcement for more information

RESTORATION FIELD TECHNICIAN
 
Solano RCD is looking for a Restoration Field Technician to join our team restoring and enhancing Solano County environmental resources. The position is 70%-time, with the possibility of expanding to a full-time position, depending upon the candidate's skill set and/or the the District's ability to secure additional project funding. his is a non-exempt position with medical, dental and vision benefits, and retirement benefits after a six month probationary period.  Employment at  Solano RCD is employment at-will.

 Location: Dixon Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Solano County, California.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Under direction of the Restoration Program Manager, participate in the implementation and maintenance of various habitat restoration and creation projects in Solano County, including grassland and riparian restoration, hedgerows and vegetated canals, and farm and ranch ponds.
 Download the Restoration Technician  job announcement for more information

Program Leader; Youth Leader; Theater of the Opressed Trainer, BAY-Peace (Better Alternatives for Youth)

Work with Oakland Youth!

BAY-Peace: Better Alternatives for Youth

supports and empowers Bay Area youth to transform

militarism and other forms of violence through youth organizing and artistic resistance. Thanks to a threeyear grant, we are expanding our collective!

Interviews start

June

25th!

We want to talk with YOU if you’re ready to “throw down for the town” in a group that works to:

•Prioritize the empowerment of low income youth of color in Oakland,

•Take creative action for better alternatives to violence and oppression,

•Directly involve young people in making decisions about what happens within the organization, and in taking leadership in the community,

•Facilitate peer based education, youth organizing and cultural resistance that is firmly rooted in the experiences of Oakland youth,

•Develop youth led forum theatre pieces, spoken word and other Resistance Arts Projects, and create video documentation of this work.

We’re looking for folks who will:

•Commit to strong, lasting mentoring relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds

•Understand the intersecting issues that affect young people in Oakland

•Build connections with our allies in the struggle for peace, justice and liberation

•Share your talents in Hip Hop, Theatre of the Oppressed, spoken word and/or visual arts

•Use your computer and skills

to get  business done (multimedia is a plus!)

•Raise your voice to represent BAY Peace in the community

•Work independently, meet schedules & follow through on projects

•Contribute to the personal growth of everyone on the team — including yourself

•Step outside your comfort zone and have fun!

Positions include: Program Leader, Youth Leader & Theater of the Oppressed Trainer

Hours, schedule and pay are negotiable. Dopeness is not!

Interested?

Please respond ASAP with a cover letter and resume to baypeace@baypeace.org

Feel free to call or email with any questions you might have.

More info is on our website.

Community Organizer, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is hiring! 

 

Community Organizer (Bilingual)

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking a seasoned, effective organizer to work on expanding bicycling and bicycling infrastructure in San Francisco. Candidates must be fluent in a Chinese language and culturally sensitive outreach. If you are passionate about bicycling, and passionate about increasing the diversity of bicycling, this is your chance to help improve the lives of huge numbers of San Franciscans.

• Hours: Full time. Hours may be flexible. Position will entail some work on weeknights and weekends, in order to attend community meetings and events.
• Reports to: Deputy Director

You will work with all parts of the organization, members and volunteers to develop and win support for key bicycling infrastructure improvements (bikeways, neighborhood greenways, spot improvements, paving, etc). This work will entail working closely with community groups, businesses and elected officials to develop grassroots and grasstops support for new and improved biking infrastructure. You will also be responsible for helping create and support member-led campaigns.

Job Components

You should be comfortable with street-level organizing as well as grasstops outreach. Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

• Campaign strategy and outreach for campaigns to build more, better bikeways throughout the city in line with our Connecting the City initiative.
• Organizing on the street and other forms of grassroots outreach.
• Developing and supporting member-led campaigns.
• Working with city agencies and elected officials to advance campaigns.
• Connect with new and deepen existing relationships with community partners.
• Representing the organization at public meetings and community meetings.
• Communicating two-way with members about our work at all steps in the campaign process.
• General assistance to Chinese-language-speaking members and other inquiries.
• Hiring and managing a team of diverse interns.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition mission.
• Fluency in a Chinese language required.
• At least two years of experience as an organizer.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead advocacy efforts within the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of successful project planning, management, base-building and strategy implementation.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent communicator with a wide variety of types of audiences.
• Experience sourcing and managing a diverse cohort of interns and volunteers.
• Desire and ability to implement systems that will allow your work to scale quickly and significantly to be able to reach more people.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is to be determined, depending upon experience. This package includes strong benefits.

How to Apply

Send a compelling cover letter and resume to Kit Hodge, Deputy Director, at kit@sfbike.org. Please include "Community Organizer Candidate, YOUR NAME" in the subject line, and be sure to mention where you saw the job advertised. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political orientation.