Job Postings

Open Positions

The Stewardship Council has two open positions:

1. Communications Manager
2. Administrative Coordinator

Communications Manager

Primary Purpose of the Position
The Communications Manager provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and management for the Stewardship Council’s public outreach and communications efforts. Responsibilities include designing communications strategies; implementing public information and stakeholder outreach efforts; and overseeing program management to ensure effective and broad-based public and community outreach. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely on a daily basis with Program Directors for land conservation and youth development.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership and strategic planning for effective public outreach, engagement with government leaders and elected officials, and media outreach.
• Design, coordinate, and maintain public outreach programs for both the land conservation and youth programs, including development of focused communication strategies and related materials for specific stakeholder groups (e.g. Native American groups, local governments, private foundations etc)
• Work closely with the Director of Land Conservation and staff in developing working relationships with community leaders and media in the areas affected by the decisions of the organization
  (22 counties).
• Design materials, facilitate community and stakeholder meetings, and provide general communication expertise to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Oversee the development and distribution of press releases; response to routine media inquiries, and coordination of staff and board member participation as needed.
• Coordinate and ensure timely response to public and stakeholder inquiries.
• Undertake special projects to design and develop public information and community outreach materials (newsletters, postcards, presentations, etc) as assigned.
• Oversee website and act as editor for Stewardship Council newsletter.
• Manage external contracts for public relations, media, or other communications-related services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in communications, public relations, or related field
• Five years or more relevant work experience, including regulatory relations and/or community outreach experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills; advance skills in Power Point and development and delivery of presentation materials
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, including public presentations and media interviews.
• Strong working knowledge of California land, environmental, regulatory, and/or youth issues desirable.
• Estimated 20%+ travel (within California) required.

To apply

Tel: (650) 344-9072 • Fax: (650) 401-2140
Email: jobs@stewardshipcouncil.org

Administrative Assistant

Primary Purpose of Position

Provide administrative support for legal, contract, compliance, and land conservation efforts reporting directly to the Stewardship Counsel General Counsel. Support contract management, document control, and compliance documentation. Support safety programs and compliance, including staff training. Provide general administrative support to office as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide administrative support for contract administration, including vendors, professional services, and grant agreements
• Administer document control and corporate recordkeeping activities as directed by
  General Counsel
• Support implementation and compliance with organizational safety and emergency
  preparedness procedures
• Provide administrative support for land conservation recordkeeping and tracking
• Provide logistical and scheduling support for community outreach and meeting activities
  as requested
• Support organization-wide administrative efforts and undertake special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School degree required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years relevant experience
• Positive, high energy professional with good interpersonal skills
• Highly organized; strong attention to detail and follow-through on assignments
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook; database experience desirable

salary and benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Tel: (650) 344-9072 • Fax: (650) 401-2140
Email: jobs@stewardshipcouncil.org