Work for Save the Bay

Work for Save The Bay

Save The Bay is the largest regional organization working to protect, restore and celebrate San Francisco Bay. As its leading champion since 1961, Save The Bay protects the Bay from pollution and inappropriate shoreline development, making it cleaner and healthier for people and wildlife. We restore habitat and secure strong policies to re-establish 100,000 acres of wetlands that are essential for a healthy Bay. We engage more than 25,000 supporters, advocates and volunteers to protect the Bay, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by educating thousands of students annually.

Communications

Public Relations Manager

Habitat Restoration

Habitat Restoration Director

Development

Major Gifts Manager

Public Relations Manager

Summary:

The Public Relations Manager advances Save The Bay’s policy campaigns and priority programs through strategic communications to key audiences, including the news media, Save The Bay’s members, and other stakeholders. The manager also helps to strengthen Save The Bay’s brand through outreach and events.

Responsibilities include securing high-profile publicity for the organization and its programs; serving as media spokesperson, increasing Save The Bay’s presence with traditional and new media; planning and executing press conferences and media events; marketing Save The Bay programs to key audiences; managing the development of marketing collateral; writing messages, press releases, and other materials; providing other administrative support as needed.

The Public Relations Manager reports to the Communications Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

Media Relations (65%)

Manage all media relations components of strategic communications plans
Develop and maintain relationships with priority media outlets, including blogs, print, and broadcast
Proactively pitch stories and create newsworthy events to secure frequent high impact coverage that promotes the organization’s goals; create, plan and execute press conferences and media events
Execute Save The Bay’s Blog Outreach Plan and provide strategic guidance about best practices of online media pitching
Serve as spokesperson to promote advocacy campaigns and other programs with the media and other appropriate audiences; represent Save The Bay at high-visibility events; manage publicity opportunities and logistics as needed
Draft and distribute monthly press releases, opinion editorials and letters to the editor
Provide outreach and marketing support for Save The Bay policy initiatives and core programs
Secure high-profile speaking and outreach opportunities for Executive Director and other staff that advance Save The Bay’s programmatic goals
Conduct media trainings for new employees and spokespeople
Assist in developing and executing strategic communications plans to support Save The Bay’s brand and advocacy goals and key programs

Marketing (25%)

Develop persuasive messages that support Save The Bay’s policy initiatives, programs and organizational mission; ensure messages are accurately and consistently communicated by staff
Write website, email newsletter and blog content
Assist with writing and editing biannual newsletter, annual report and other publications; ensure consistent branding and style for all materials
Assist communications team with social media strategy and implementation
Seek out and pursue new advertising opportunities to build Save The Bay’s brand and promote the organization’s priorities; develop partnerships to expand scope of Save The Bay outreach and grow its constituency

Other (10%)

Supervise and mentor volunteers, interns and consultants
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

At minimum five years of professional communications, public relations and marketing experience; nonprofit and cause-related work experience a plus; Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
Demonstrated success in pitching and placing broadcast, print and new media stories; managing press conferences and media events; and writing persuasive key messages, opinion editorials, press releases and speeches
Strong relationships with media contacts
Creativity and innovation in developing and executing strategic communications plans
Outstanding writing and media spokesperson/public speaking ability
Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, complete projects on tight deadlines, and rapidly respond to new developments
Flexibility and adaptability; a true team player
Superior problem solving skills
Strong leader able to work independently with minimal direction
Able to generate and deliver persuasive and clear verbal and written communications
Experience in effectively managing consultants, vendors, and project teams
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office
Ability to work effectively with teams and diverse individuals
Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 40 lbs)
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs

This position is open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent health benefits.

To apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@saveSFbay.org. Subject line: Public Relations Manager – [your last name]

Or mail to: Public Relations Manager Search, Save The Bay, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612

Please no phone calls. Qualified candidates will be contacted about an interview.

It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

Habitat Restoration Director

Background:

Save The Bay is leading the regional effort to re-establish 100,000 acres of tidal marsh to provide natural habitat for Bay wildlife and to buffer against sea level rise resulting from climate change. Scientists recommend that this amount of wetland habitat is necessary to sustain a healthy San Francisco Bay ecosystem.

Save The Bay has pioneered successful restoration and enhancement of tidal marsh habitat over the past decade through our Community Based Restoration program. Our team of restoration scientists uses trained volunteers as an essential component of our strategy to implement restoration plans of federal, state and local site partners, focusing on the unique band of transition zone habitat above the mean high tide line that does not re-establish voluntarily. This community engagement program is also supports Save The Bay’s strategic plan outcomes in constituency growth, partnerships, and advocacy.

The impacts of sea level rise from climate change increase the urgency and importance of restoring Bay tidal marsh, including healthy high-marsh transition zone. Region-wide application of Save The Bay’s adaptive management approach can increase marsh habitat sustainability, prevent tidal edge erosion, maintain marsh elevation, combat invasive species establishment, and provide refuge habitat for sensitive marsh species.

Building on our demonstrated success with these methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of best techniques and restoration tools, Save The Bay’s Habitat Restoration Director will develop an adaptive management plan for tidal marsh ecotone restoration, addressing effective weed removal techniques, optimal plant and species numbers for sustainable native vegetation, maintenance regimes and methods, and efficient and economical use of volunteers. S/he will lead advocacy for adoption and implementation of this plan throughout the Bay, and replication of our techniques by restoration project managers and permitting agencies for maximum regional benefit.

Position Summary:

The Habitat Restoration Director leads the Save The Bay restoration team to develop best practices, engage volunteers in community-based restoration and work with site managers, resource agencies, scientists and other partners. The Director develops strategies to support organizational goals for constituency growth, fundraising, restoration of tidal marshes and community engagement. The Director oversees on-the-ground habitat restoration, community engagement and youth education programs, and plans for program growth and sustainability. The Director manages high-level partnerships with government agencies and key stakeholders, and raises funds to support Save The Bay’s restoration program goals. The Director also provides mentorship for the Habitat Restoration Department, creating a collaborative and productive team.

Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer

Supervises: Senior Scientist, Restoration Program Manager, and Community Engagement Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and implement habitat restoration program to achieve organizational and strategic plan goals in restoration science, and objectives for community engagement, youth education and institutional partnerships.
Establish adaptive management plan for tidal marsh ecotone restoration with restoration standards addressing effective weed removal techniques, optimal plant and species numbers for sustainable native vegetation, maintenance regimes and methods, and efficient and economical use of volunteers. Secure its implementation by Bay restoration managers, resource agencies and partner organizations.
Oversee delivery of high-quality volunteer programs for adults, students and businesses that achieve restoration and education goals and constituency growth objectives; evaluate program effectiveness to ensure excellence and impact.
Design and implement adaptive management techniques for successful on-the-ground restoration projects.
Provide staff with technical knowledge and oversee analysis of quantitative and qualitative restoration data, refinement of best practices and techniques, and sharing of appropriate information with key restoration practitioners, decision makers and stakeholders.
Engage in direct communication with regulators and decision-makers to secure implementation, funding and land acquisition for 100,000 acres of restored Bay tidal marsh.
Identify and pursue partnership opportunities, new restoration sites and other strategic opportunities as appropriate.
Serve as organizational spokesperson with target audiences; create opportunities to promote restoration science program, organization, mission and goals.

Management, Fundraising, and Administrative Responsibilities

Hire, manage, evaluate, and mentor the nine-person habitat restoration program staff to meet work plan goals; hire and manage consultants as needed.
Supervise Senior Scientist, Restoration Program Manager, and Community Engagement Manager and support them with managing their direct reports.
Lead fundraising efforts to grow habitat restoration program; help secure $1 million annually in grants and contracts to support program implementation.
Establish annual work plan goals and develop and manage department budget.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, earth systems, botany, or biology required. PhD highly preferred.
Five to seven years experience in wetland restoration ecology, advocacy and program management.
Extensive knowledge of estuarine ecology, wetland restoration and wetland biology.
Experience in overseeing community engagement and environmental education programs
Strong supervision and management experience, with demonstrated success motivating employees to set and accomplish ambitious objectives.
Proven leadership.
Sets goals, manages priorities, meets deadlines; attention to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and cultivate new audiences.
Exceptional writing and speaking skills with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear messages.
Creative, flexible, and demonstrates problem solving skills and superior judgment.
Computer proficiency with Windows and Internet research applications.
Clean background check and CA driver’s license.
Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission.
Highly Desired - ownership (or unrestricted access) to a vehicle to use for work purposes.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefit package including fully paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, 403(b) plan, paid vacation, paid holidays and sick time.

To apply :
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to: jobs@savesfbay.org Subject line and filename should read: Habitat Restoration Director – [your name].

Or mail to : Habitat Restoration Director Search, Save The Bay, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612-2519

It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

Major Gifts Manager

Position Description: The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for a comprehensive donor relations program to meet ambitious revenue goals for major and legacy gifts. He/she manages a portfolio of 20-30 donors and is responsible for a specific annual fundraising goal. This person produces monthly action and revenue reports for solicitors, creates or oversees donor research, and is responsible for major and planned giving donor communications and events. This person works with Save The Bay staff solicitors who together manage an additional 300 individual relationships to build a loyal and generous donor base. The Major Gifts Manager provides staff support for Board and select committee meetings, and helps foster strong relationships between board and staff.

This position requires attention to detail, timely decision making, database skills, and strong relationship management experience. This successful Major Gifts Manager enjoys being part of a dynamic development team, and enjoys working with many volunteers. He/she has a passion for Save The Bay’s programs and mission to protect and restore San Francisco Bay.

The Major Gifts Manager reports to the Director of Major and Planned Gifts and works closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, Program Directors, and the Board of Directors.

Major and Planned Gifts - 70%

Leads the major and planned gift donor relations program: Manages all aspects of annual events for current and prospective major and Legacy donors; Enlists volunteer hosts for events.
Manages all aspects of personalized major and legacy donor communications: write, produce and distribute semi-annual letter from Executive Director, invitations, reports, letters, blog, newsletter, acknowledgement buck slips.
Cultivates and solicits assigned donors to achieve personal annual revenue goal
Handles all stock donations, from donor contact to acknowledgement process
Monitors and assists staff solicitors with donor assignments: track deadlines, run monthly task reports, set up regular review sessions with staff solicitors. Create other fundraising reports as needed.
Maintain major and legacy donor hard/electronic files; update and correct database donor records
Manages major gifts committee meeting logistics, agenda development and follow up tasks
Manages program expense budget and review revenue reports on a monthly basis; assist with revenue forecasting
Establishes and oversees thank you donor calls for volunteers: provide talking points, track results
Builds the major gifts prospect pool through identification, research and solicitor assignments of new donors
Supervises fundraising volunteer and/or intern for timely and accurate results; provide positive in-office experience

Board of Directors – 20%

Initiates and coordinates all logistics of quarterly board meetings with Executive Director and senior staff: dates, locations, attendance, agenda, materials, and minutes
Works with senior staff to ensure timely board mailings with high-quality materials
Staffs the Governance Committee’s Nominations efforts (creating candidate profiles, tracking assignments, encourage committee members’ timely participation)
Works with new board members to complete their orientation program
Works with volunteer Events Liaison to External Affairs Committee
Supports the Development Director with the External Affairs Committee, coordinating quarterly meeting correspondence and minutes

Other – as needed by department – 10%

Assists Finance and Administration with gift pledges and open estate documentation
Represents Save The Bay at public events
Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years professional experience, including fundraising, database management and administrative experience. Some individual fundraising experience desired
Aptitude to rapidly learn and manage database software (Salesforce and Convio Common Ground), run queries, reports, data analysis
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines, high-quality data management, and initiative to improve functions and processes for optimal efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to work well with a wide variety of individuals and in team settings.
Entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems and ensure goals are met in a timely manner
Valid California driver’s license
Ability to work some nights and weekends
Able to lift up to 50 pounds

To apply :
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to: jobs@savesfbay.org Subject line and filename should read: Major Gift Manager – [your name].

Or mail to : Major Gift Manager Search, Save The Bay, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612-2519

It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.