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 40,000 supporters, advocates and volunteers to protect the Bay, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by educating thousands of students annually.

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Communications
Environmental Communications Volunteer

Development
Development and Fundraising Volunteer

Finance and Administration
Salesforce Specialist

Habitat Restoration
Restoration Operations Specialist

Environmental Communications Volunteer

Organization Description: 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.  www.saveSFbay.org

Position Description: Save The Bay is seeking a Communications Volunteer to work with the Communications team to promote and advance the organization’s high profile programs and advocacy campaigns through media outreach and marketing, online communications and community visibility.

To support a small team of communications professionals, this volunteer will help with a number of tasks, including maintaining Save The Bay’s website, blog and social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter; organizing the photo database; creating marketing materials; representing Save The Bay at events; assisting with general outreach and public relations efforts; and performing various administrative duties.

Volunteers make a 10-12-week commitment and expect to work at least 30 hours a week starting June 1, 2013. Transportation reimbursement is available.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to commit an average of 30 hours per week during normal business hours over a 10-12 week period 
  • Interest in San Francisco Bay environmental issues 
  • Strong writing, communication and organizational skills 
  • Experience and interest in social media such as Facebook and Twitter 
  • Willingness to learn and use web-based tools, Salesforce database, and software programs 
  • Ability to complete tasks independently 
  • Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title in the subject line. Priority given to applications submitted by May 1, 2013.

Development and Fundraising Volunteer

Organization Description: 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 40,000 supporters, advocates and volunteers to protect the Bay, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by educating thousands of students annually.  www.saveSFbay.org

Position Description: The Development and Fundraising Volunteer will work with Save The Bay’s Development team to advance strategic fundraising campaigns targeting corporate, foundation and individual supporters.

As a member of our dynamic team, the volunteer will help enter and maintain data; conduct grant and donor research; support donor communication, communications and stewardship efforts; and perform various administrative duties in support of fundraising campaigns as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in San Francisco Bay environmental issues 
  • Strong writing, research and organizational skills 
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Commitment to confidentiality of donor records 
  • Completion of two years of undergraduate education. 
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite 
  • Experience with data entry, will receive Salesforce training 
  • Ability to complete tasks independently 
  • Availability for at least 20 hours per week 
  • Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs

Volunteers make a 12-week commitment and expect to work at least 20 hours a week starting between May 15, 2013 and June 15, 2013. Transportation reimbursement is available.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title in the subject line. Open until filled.

Salesforce Specialist

The Salesforce Specialist works with closely with Database Administrator and other data and information technology staff to support Save The Bay's organization-wide Customer Relationship Management through Salesforce. The Specialist ensures that Salesforce and associated databases and applications are properly maintained, customized and used to facilitate the organization's ambitious program goals and growth objectives, with high accuracy, integrity, and efficiency. The Specialist is also responsible for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for Common Ground (an add-on for more robust fundraising functionality), Springboard (an application that pulls data into Salesforce from Save The Bay's website), a California voter file database, a report writing application, and implementation of new functionality. The Specialist provides support to staff, documents policies and procedures, and generates accurate reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

  •  Work with program staff to develop and maintain processes and policies to enhance data integrity, program outcomes, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with staff and external vendors that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
  • Create and manage a data entry users group to address data integrity issues, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that data entry staff follow proper accounting, compliance and IRS standards and laws for data capture.
  • Provide database quality control by routinely auditing data entry and reports.
  • Participate in program planning to ensure databases are being used to their fullest capacity.
  • Respond to database helpdesk requests in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Facilitate staff training and provide technical support for databases, including developing written training materials as needed.
  • Ensure backup and recovery of database information and develop policies and procedures to safeguard data security.
  • Coordinate software evaluation, installation and upgrades for the databases.
  • Identify emerging information technologies to integrate into the database, assess their feasibility and value for Save The Bay, remain abreast of peer data integrity processes, methods and technology. Initiate and implement ongoing improvements and system enhancements.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of database administration, database design and implementation experience, with at least 2 years of Salesforce experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, good analytical and organizational skills, technical procedural writing skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Able to organize and prioritize work, take initiative to make improvements and resolve problems, respond thoroughly to requests, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to meet goals.
  • Proficient in database administration, prospect and constituent management, data imports and exports, developing reports.
  • Ability to effectively translate staff requests into effective queries and reports.
  • Enthusiasm for Save The Bay's mission.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
  • Clean background check

Benefits:

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

To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org. Subject line: Salesforce Specialist -- [your last name]

Or mail to:
Salesforce Specialist Search
Save The Bay
1330 Broadway, Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612

Please no phone calls. Save The Bay will contact you if you are selected for further consideration. It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

Restoration Operations Specialist

The Restoration Operations Specialist is responsible for assisting in the restoration and adaptive management of San Francisco Bay Estuary tidal marsh transition zone projects at Save The Bay by leading community-based restoration programs, assisting with project planning and implementation, coordinating monitoring efforts of restoration activities, and organizing regional best-restoration technique trainings for bay-wide practitioners. The Specialist serves as a liaison and support for seasonal restoration field staff as well as supporting the Science and Restoration Projects Manager and the Nursery Manager in advancing adaptive tidal marsh restoration.

The Restoration Operations Specialist will spend approximately 60-70% of their time leading field programs and conducting field research, and completing out-of-office tasks. Remaining time will be spent in the office ordering supplies, inputting data, developing new materials, and performing other tasks necessary for the successful operation of the Restoration program.

This position works in close partnership with Save The Bay’s restoration team, and reports to the Community-based Restoration Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead one-day habitat restoration field programs approximately 2-3 times a week for adult and student volunteers. Volunteer tasks include: native seed collection, non-native plant removal, propagation and outplantings, and shoreline trash and debris removal.
  • Work most weeks Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Ensure current best restoration practices including invasive plant removal techniques, native planting and volunteer-associated programmatic improvements. Participate in project site planning and strategy. 
  • Communicate program logistics to staff, including weekly updates, and retrieve and track project reports from staff.
  • Oversee all purchasing of equipment and supplies for restoration programs and native plant nursery; manage equipment and supplies budget.
  • Manage and maintain inventory of restoration tools, equipment, and safety gear, and manage and maintain trucks.
  • Assist with administrative record keeping, including accurate and timely data entry of program statistics.
  • Coordinate monitoring days and input monitoring data efficiently and maintain monitoring databases.
  • Assist with operation and maintenance of native plant nurseries.
  • Work with restoration team to develop new student and adult education and team building curriculum. 
  • Undertake independent and group research projects as necessary. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) in ecology, environmental studies, biology or related field.
  • Two to three years experience in leading high quality outdoor environmental education programs and/or habitat restoration projects.
  • 1-2 years experience in wetland restoration.
  • Experience in restoration monitoring and data management.
  • Energy and enthusiasm for working with volunteers of diverse backgrounds and differing ability levels.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of reliability in managing data and records using Excel.
  • Computer proficiency with Windows software package and Internet research applications.
  • Initiative, creativity, and collaborative work style.
  • Passion for and commitment to Save The Bay’s mission.
  • Ability to work weekends.
  • CPR certified (if not certified, training courses are offered frequently and partially subsidized by Save The Bay).
  • Clean background check.
  • Valid California driver’s license and favorable driving history. 
  • Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. 

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

To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org by Friday, May 31st. Subject line: Restoration Operations Specialist -- [your last name]

Or mail to:
Restoration Operations Specialist Search
Save The Bay
1330 Broadway, Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612