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Position Title: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Location: Southern California such as the San Diego area, Los Angeles area, California Desert – i.e. Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Victor Valley, Barstow, Moreno Valley, Redlands, San Bernardino
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF) is a national non-profit organization headquartered in Durango, Colorado with offices in San Francisco, Anchorage, Las Cruces, Joshua Tree, Las Vegas and Washington, DC. The Conservation Lands Foundation was established in 2007 on the belief that our public lands are best protected when there is a national network of local advocates working to advance a common conservation vision. CLF and its Friends Grassroots Network work to protect the premier lands and waters under the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) jurisdiction – specifically the 36+ million acres and 2,400 miles of National Monuments and National Conservation Areas, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Scenic and Historic Trails that make up our National Conservation Lands.
Our mission is to protect, restore and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy and partnerships.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The California Associate Program Director will help advance the Conservation Lands Foundation’s (CLF) expansion, protection and grassroots engagement efforts for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California. The position works collaboratively with regional and statewide conservation organizations, Friends groups, diverse partners, Bureau of Land Management and other federal agency staff to enhance support for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California. The California Associate Program Director is part of the Field Team and works under the leadership of the California Program Director. This is a tremendous opportunity for a motivated leader with strategic instincts, high-level organizing, and policy experience to maximize and strengthen CLF’s Friends Grassroots Network in Southern California and its efforts to defend, protect, expand, and restore the National Conservation Lands in the region.
The California Associate Program Director will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead by creating opportunities for others to develop and grow, the ability to work with people from a range of diverse backgrounds and work on dynamic, high-performance teams. The candidate is committed to CLF’s mission, is emotionally intelligent and has high integrity.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
? Secure permanent and inclusive protections for the California Desert Conservation Lands that will withstand administrative and political variability
? Defend current protections for California’s National Conservation Lands, particularly those in Southern California
? Work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and grassroots partners to ensure inclusive and strong conservation planning and management for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California
? Strengthen and build the Friends Grassroots Network and partnerships in California to support inclusivity and diversity among leaders, partners, and coalitions.
? Provide leadership, support and strategic direction for defensive and proactive campaigns in the California Desert.
Qualifications of a successful candidate:
? Outstanding leadership skills and proven ability to build effective, results-driven advocates and coalitions.
? Experience with grassroots advocacy, organizing practices and principles, and a proven track record of success connecting with, organizing, and mobilizing different communities.
? Experience developing campaign strategies and managing campaigns.
? Experience with or desire and ability to learn and apply BLM public lands policy. Understanding of non-profit management and organizational effectiveness
? Technology savvy with experience using a wide range of traditional and cutting edge social, digital, and multimedia tools to share information and reach target audiences.
? Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed. Driving, travel, temporary assignments and extended work hours are required. A valid driver’s license is required.
? Experience handling confidential information appropriately
? Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within the organization and in the environmental movement.
? Ability to prioritize, adjust focus and wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
? Passion, creativity, integrity, positive attitude, and intellectual curiosity.
Salary Range and benefits:
Salary based on qualifications.
401(k) plan; health/dental/vision insurance; health and dependent care Flex Spending program, short term disability.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to socal@conservationlands.org
No phone calls, please.
The Conservation Lands Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. veteran.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
