Field Representative
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Field Representative |
Greenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spaces
and vibrant places, seeks an experienced candidate for the position of Field
Representative based in Marin County.
Position Summary
The Field Representative will lead advocacy efforts to stop sprawl and encourage
smart growth in Marin County and provide support for similar work in Sonoma
County. To accomplish these goals, the Field Representative will be based
in Greenbelt Alliance’s new San Rafael office as the local center for
land-use advocacy. The Field Representative will provide leadership on our
efforts to support walkable neighborhoods, affordable homes, effective public
transportation to reduce traffic and greenhouse gases, while protecting farmland
and natural areas. Our work in Marin County will focus on working with decisionmakers
and the community to effect policy changes that will create more affordable
homes.
The Field Representative will report to the Field Director and work closely
with the entire Greenbelt Alliance team—including central staff in San
Francisco, field representatives throughout the Bay Area, and volunteers in
Marin and Sonoma counties—to support Greenbelt Alliance’s efforts
to protect open space and encourage infill development in the Bay Area.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grassroots organizing, political
campaigns, and housing and/or land-use policy.
Key Responsibilities
Organizing and Outreach: Work with other local organizations to recruit and
coordinate activists for specific campaigns and to build long-term political
effectiveness in local communities. Reach out to community organizations
and the general public to increase awareness about the importance of smart
growth and open space protection. Help to develop new community leaders to
champion these issues.
Advocacy: Lead local campaign efforts to secure policy change that will promote
vibrant communities, provide homes people can afford, protect open space and
enhance the quality of life in Marin and Sonoma counties. Responsibilities
include helping to identify campaign priorities, campaign planning, coalition
building, and direct lobbying.
Persuasive Communication: Build relationships with local press, serve as key
spokesperson on local land-use issues, develop media campaigns with Greenbelt
Alliance’s Communications department, write letters to the editor and
opinion pieces, organize media events, and make public presentations.
Policy Analysis: Analyze public policy alternatives that will enhance housing
opportunities, smart growth development, transportation options, and open space
conservation in Marin and Sonoma counties. In collaboration with others at
Greenbelt Alliance and allies, help develop Greenbelt Alliance’s policy
positions.
Management: Manage the Marin Field Office, including supervision of volunteers
and interns.
Qualifications
The Field Representative will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with some
combination of the following skills:
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Grassroots organizing
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Campaign planning
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Building coalitions among diverse stakeholder groups
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Public speaking before citizen organizations and elected bodies
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Interacting with the media and serving as a spokesperson
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Volunteer recruitment and management
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Writing persuasively on tight deadlines
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Analyzing, developing and/or implementing public policy (experience in housing
policy, land use, urban planning and/or community development policy preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies,
Public Policy or another appropriate field required.
Two years of grassroots organizing, housing advocacy, public policy, urban
planning and/or community development work experience preferred.
Car and flexible schedule also required.
Most importantly, the Field Representative will be committed to promoting livable
communities and protecting the Bay Area’s greenbelt for this and future
generations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary depends on experience. Medical and dental insurance provided
as well as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b) accounts. Generous
vacation package.
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenbelt.org.
Applications can also be sent via postal mail to:
Greenbelt Alliance
Attn: Field Representative Search
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
About Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for vibrant
places and open spaces. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better
place to live by protecting the region’s greenbelt and improving the region’s
cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands,
parks, watersheds, and other open space. Greenbelt Alliance is also a leading
advocate for creating livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit,
shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.
With a committed staff of 20, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and
sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in San Jose,
Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, and Fairfield. Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse
workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people
of all sexual orientations, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals
of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Posted 5/8/08