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Agricultural Technician (NO JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE)

SALARY: $9.82 – $11.99 per hour

DEPARTMENT: CDA – Agriculture

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Two positions available to assist in the surveillance, mapping, and treatment of noxious weeds.

MERIT SYSTEMS RECRUITMENTS

If applying for any Merit Systems openings, make sure to use a Merit Systems application.

For more information on Merit Systems Recruitments, please call Merit Systems Services at (916) 263-3604 or visit www.mss.ca.gov

• Development Director – People’s Grocery

People’s Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in our community that stem from a lack of access to and knowledge about healthy, fresh foods. Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community.

Position Summary:
People’s Grocery seeks a Development Director to lead grant and donor fundraising for a $600,000 budget and lead a team of 2-3 staff and interns, working closely with the Executive Director.  This is a full-time senior staff position and reports directly to People’s Grocery Executive Director.  Position open until filled and starts immediately.

Responsibilities:

OVERSEE ALL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PEOPLE’S GROCERY
Create and implement the organizational fundraising plan and supervise support staff to carry out their functions related to the plan.  Work closely with Executive Director to cultivate relationships with funders and donors.

• GRANTS
  • Develop strategy with ED and Fund Development Committee of the Board
  • Research and cultivate grant giving prospects
  • Write and Develop Proposals and collateral materials
  • Develop and maintain tracking, reporting, and evaluation systems
• INDIVIDUAL DONORS:
  • Develop an individual donor fundraising strategy including an annual calendar of activities related to an individual donor management program.
  • Develop and coordinate grassroots fundraising campaigns and oversee special events.
  • Motivate staff, board and volunteers to actively participate in fundraising.
  • Cultivate funder and donor relationships, including preparing regular funder updates.
  • Oversee all special events for donor cultivation
• EARNED INCOME
  • Participate with Program staff in the planning of all earned income streams
  • Integrate earned income programs with other fundraising strategies
• SYSTEMS: Manage development systems, including tracking foundation deadlines and grant requirements.  Oversee functionality of database and communications systems.
• SUPERVISION: Supervise the volunteers, interns, and other support staff in carrying out their development related tasks

OVERSEE FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATION
Responsible for ensuring that organizational operations function efficiently and that fundraising and financial systems are integrated smoothly.  Works closely with the Office Manager and other support staff in the following areas:

• Lead coordination of grant budgets and grant reporting including budget reports.
• Work with finance department on coordinating budget development and finance reporting.
• Oversee database administration, upkeep, and necessary development to keep pace with fundraising.
• Support the Executive Director in planning, budgeting and coordination of organizational fund development.
• Participate in the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors and help with Board fund development where necessary.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience with fundraising and a track record of success.
• At least 3 years at a management level in fund development.
• Experience and enthusiasm for grassroots / individual fundraising.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.  Excellent editing skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, email, and web.
• Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice.

Most qualified candidates will also have additional experience

• Knowledge of nonprofit finance.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Experience with special events and/or donor development.
• Familiarity with campaign communications, including media, newsletters, and email blasts.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases.

Compenstation and Benefits
This is a full-time (40 hour) position.  Competitive salary and benefits package are included.   Training and Mentorship will be available.

Position open until filled and starts immediately. Applications received by March 5th, 2010 will be given priority.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to:
Nisha Anand – nisha@peoplesgrocery.org

Please send documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf format.

No calls please.

People’s Grocery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, military status, pregnancy, or disability. Women/People of color/LGBT applicants encouraged to apply.

• Community Organizer, Pesticide Watch Central Valley

  BACKGROUND
  Pesticide use is more widespread than any of us would like to think. Pesticides are used not just
  in agriculture but in our schools, parks, and forests. They are known to cause a wide variety of
  health problems in children, farmers, farm workers, and the general public- from cancer, sterility
  to birth defects and asthma. Low income and communities of color are especially hard hit by
  pesticide misuse and food injustice.

  The Pesticide Watch Education Fund (PWEF) is a cutting-edge, grassroots, non-profit
  organization dedicated to community organizing and leadership development strategies to turn
  this toxic tide. We work side-by-side with communities to prevent pesticide exposure, promote
  local farming and build healthier communities.  We provide organizing and strategy assistance to
  local groups and individuals; serve as a clearinghouse for information on the hazards of
  pesticides and on their non-toxic alternatives; connect communities with technical experts and
  local groups in other communities that are working on similar issues. Our sister organization,
  Pesticide Watch, is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit organization that advocates for local and statewide
  policy reform on pesticide issues. Our main office is located in Sacramento.

  JOB DESCRIPTION
  California’s Central Valley is one of the most important agricultural regions in the nation, and an
  area of intense pesticide use.  Our Central Valley Community Organizer, focused in the northern
  San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys, is responsible for continuing to build a community-based
  movement in the Central Valley counties to protect public health from dangerous pesticides and
  to promote safer alternatives. The organizer will report to the State Director in Sacramento.
  Primary responsibilities include:

  * Community Organizing. Work with 2-5 of existing community-based groups in the Sacramento
  Valley, as well as 5-10 individuals and others interested in starting new community groups to
  tackle pesticide use, especially throughout the northern San Joaquin Valley.  Help these groups
  plan and execute winning campaigns.  Train community members in volunteer recruitment,
  leadership development, working with the media, coalition building, campaign planning, and other
  organizing skills.  Work with local groups to research and develop policies and materials
  necessary for local efforts.  Work with sustainable agriculture groups and other experts to develop
  new strategies for communities to make a difference on pesticide issues locally.

  * Outreach/Public Education.  Build relationships with local media and serve as a pesticide expert
  on related stories. Give presentations on pesticides and alternatives to community organizations
  throughout the Central Valley. Develop fact sheets and reports related to pesticide and healthy
  food issues.

  * Fundraising. Work with the State Director to develop and implement a Central Valley fundraising
  strategy, including grants and grassroots fundraising opportunities, major donor development and
  house parties. Fundraising is a critical component of this job.

  LOCATION
  Sacramento, CA. San Francisco, CA is also a possibility.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  * At least one year of grassroots organizing or community organizing experience
  * Dedication to community-based activism as well as protection of public health and the
  environment
  * Strong communication skills
  * Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
  * Bilingual in Spanish required
  * Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and pesticide issues preferred
  * Fundraising experience preferred
  * Personal car ownership preferred

  SALARY & BENEFITS
  Salary for this position depends on years of relevant experience, education of the applicant and
  past work experience. A benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan
  assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care
  assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

  APPLICATION
  Position is open until filled. Please send a cover letter and resume to:

  Paul S. Towers
  State Director
  Pesticide Watch Education Fund
  1107 9th Street, Ste 601
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  info@pesticidewatch.org
  Please do not call at this time.

  Pesticide Watch/Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any
  employee or applicant on the base of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap,
  pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Communications Manager

Roots of Change (ROC) is a non-profit organization working to create a sustainable food system in California by the year 2030. We want every aspect of our food, from the time it’s grown to the time it’s eaten, to be healthy for consumers and the planet, and profitable and fair for those who grow it.  ROC’s role is to connect and support the people and parts within the system that have the knowledge, roles, relationships and commitments required to successfully manage a rapid transformation.

Description of Position

The primary focus of the Communications Manager is to rapidly increase the number of Californians who are in ROC’s network of “Concerned Citizens” and provide them with information that motivates them to act to create change.  These actions can include sustainable food choices, political pressure, financial support, volunteering, and attending events.  A key focus will be showcasing the engagement opportunities offered by other organizations working for sustainable food. The Communications Manager will use a variety of online channels including email, ROC’s website, online campaigns, Facebook and Twitter.  Other channels include media relations and printed materials.  The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Operations and supports the work of ROC’s other staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create and manage a long-term plan for communications and update the plan each quarter.
2. Research, create, and manage creation of content for email, web, Facebook, and Twitter, and manage the regular delivery of messages.
3. Conduct research and provide analysis of online activity. Create a dashboard of key online metrics and generate weekly and quarterly reports.
4. Conduct regular editorial review meetings and coordinate with other staff to maximize the effectiveness of all of ROC’s external communication.
5. Manage online campaigns (including Food Declaration) and related cross promotion with other organizations.
6. Manage and segment email database of the “Concerned Citizens.”
7. Set up and manage systems that encourage people to contribute information and connect with each other.
8. Manage the structure of the database for board members and other core connections and create templates for emails to these groups.
9. Manage communications with press and bloggers, and research and record coverage.
10. Manage the development of print materials.
11. Occasionally represent ROC at public events.

Other responsibilities will be added depending on the evolving requirements of the position.

Qualifications:

o    significant experience in most of the key responsibility areas above
o    four year college degree preferred
o    excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to stay focused in busy work environment
o    excellent written and oral communication skills
o    ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities
o    ability to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively with other staff members
o    ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
o    experience with on-line tools and applications, e.g. wikis, Salsa, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Joomla, WordPress or other CMS
o    experience with Mac platform and expertise with Word and Excel
o    experience in online communities and social networks a plus
o    experience in non-profit work a plus
o    experience in and knowledge of multiple aspects of the sustainable food movement a plus
o    ability to travel within California 4-5 times a year; two hours of work each weekend required, ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required

This is a full-time salaried position.  Health and other benefits are competitive.

Position location: Downtown San Francisco, 221 Kearny Street.

Timing: We will accept applications until at least March 15, 2010.

Please apply to Haney Armstrong at

haney@rootsofchange.org

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and use Communications Manager as the subject. Please include your resume along with a cover letter describing your salary requirement and how your experience matches the areas of key responsibilities and qualifications. Please no phone calls.

Roots of Change is a project of The Trust for Conservation Innovation (TCI).   Roots of Change/TCI is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Administrative Coordinator – Part Time, Roots of Change

Position Announcement: This is a 19-hour a week position without benefits.  The position is scheduled to last at least 6 months and may evolve into full time. Roots of Change (ROC) is a non-profit organization working to create a sustainable food system in California by the year 2030. We want every aspect of our food, from the time it’s grown to the time it’s eaten, to be healthy for consumers and the planet, and profitable and fair for those who grow it.  ROC’s role is to connect and support the people and parts within the system that have the knowledge, roles, relationships and commitments required to successfully manage a rapid transformation. Description of Position The primary focus of the Administrative Coordinator is to support the Operations Director by updating budgets and schedules.  Another key component of the work is to review and track invoices and communicate with contractors to ensure a smooth payment system.  In addition the Administrative Coordinator will coordinate the logistics needs of ROC’s office.  This position supports the work of ROC’s other staff as needed and reports to the Director of Operations. Key Responsibilities: Revise the budget as directed by Director of Operations. Create and coordinate a tracking system for invoices; code and submit invoices on a daily basis Work with Operations Director to create and update schedules each week (including staff and contractor resource allocation) and circulate to staff. Organize files on Basecamp and ROC’s server. Review timesheets each month to ensure grant-specific hours are recorded by staff. Perform general office management such as taking notes at meetings, purchasing office supplies, making travel arrangements, and coordinating ROC’s office move. Additional responsibilities such as gathering online activity statistics, entering data and editing email database will be added depending on the evolving requirements of the position. Qualifications: o    significant experience in most of the key responsibility areas above o    experience working in an office o    four year college degree preferred o    excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to stay focused in busy work environment o    excellent written and oral communication skills o    ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities o    ability to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively with other staff members o    ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks o    experience with Mac platform and expertise with Word and Excel o    experience revising complex budgets o    experience with project planning and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Basecamp a plus o    experience in non-profit work a plus o    experience in and knowledge of multiple aspects of the sustainable food movement a plus o    ability to travel within California occasionally Position location: Downtown San Francisco, 221 Kearny Street. Timing: We will accept applications until at least March 15, 2010. Please apply to Haney Armstrong at haney@rootsofchange.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and use Administrative Coordinator as the subject. Please include your resume along with a cover letter describing how your experience matches the areas of key responsibilities and qualifications. Please no phone calls. Roots of Change is a project of The Trust for Conservation Innovation (TCI).   Roots of Change/TCI is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.