Overview
Compensation: $22 per hour
Hours: Flexible, approximately 10-20 hours per week.
Location: North Bay/ Sonoma strongly preferred. Hybrid working with some attendance at events and meetings.
Projected Start Date: Flexible, applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Ideal start date is May 1st, 2025.
About this Opportunity:
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a fellow to support work in the North Bay (Sonoma specifically) on programmatic issues such as extreme heat planning, updates to the County’s General Plan, and ongoing wildfire resilience. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain experience in climate resilience and city planning that is based in the North Bay.
Key Responsibilities
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Build relationships with community members, advocacy groups, and local organizations to promote climate and environmental justice initiatives.
- Organize and facilitate workshops, public meetings, and listening sessions to gather input and foster dialogue to support extreme heat planning in Santa Rosa.
- Develop culturally-appropriate outreach materials, including fact sheets, social media content, and newsletters.
- Extreme Heat & General Plan Research
- Conduct research on extreme heat planning and best practices for conducting community-centered research to support extreme heat planning in Santa Rosa.
- Conduct research on General Plan policies to support input and engagement with the Sonoma County General Plan.
- Assist in policy analysis and advocacy efforts related to climate adaptation and land-use planning.
- Track relevant local policies affecting North Bay communities.
- Communication and Project Support
- Support preparation of reports and deliverables by collaborating internally and externally to complete projects on time.
- Prepare written materials and communication materials to support our work (be familiar with communicating to various audiences: board of supervisors, public, Greenbelt audience, funders, partners, etc.)
Qualifications & Skills
- Interest in climate resilience, equitable engagement, and land-use planning/policy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities.
- Great organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain set timelines and communicate effectively with partners to complete projects together.
- Lives in and is familiar with the North Bay, especially Santa Rosa and Sonoma County.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and what makes you a good candidate for the role (submitted in PDF) via the Coda Application Form below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Greenbelt Alliance:
Greenbelt Alliance’s mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area’s lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate. We work at the intersection of climate resilience, land-use planning, and equity to protect natural and working lands while advocating for climate-smart housing and community resilience.
We focus on data-driven and innovative policy solutions, foster much-needed regional collaboration to plan and invest in resilient communities, and leverage our expertise to realize a climate-resilient Bay Area.
Work Authorization:
At this time, Greenbelt Alliance is unable to offer assistance to noncitizens or nonresidents in obtaining employer-sponsored work visas. All employees must have authorization from the federal government to work lawfully in the United States of America. Authorization would include US citizenship, US permanent residency (“green card”), or any other type of unexpired work authorization visa issued by the federal government.
Equal Employment Statement:
Greenbelt Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other category. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ persons, people of different levels of physical ability, people with diverse national and class origins, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.
Greenbelt Alliance encourages candidates of all abilities to apply to this position! In the case you may require any kind of special accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Princess Washington via email at pwashington@greenbelt.org.
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