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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The California Associate Program Director will help advance the Conservation Lands Foundations (CLF) expansion, protection and grassroots engagement efforts for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California. The position works collaboratively with regional and statewide conservation organizations, Friends groups, diverse partners, Bureau of Land Management and other federal agency staff to enhance support for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California. The California Associate Program Director is part of the Field Team and works under the leadership of the California Program Director. This is a tremendous opportunity for a motivated leader with strategic instincts, high-level organizing, and policy experience to maximize and strengthen CLFs Friends Grassroots Network in Southern California and its efforts to defend, protect, expand, and restore the National Conservation Lands in the region.
The California Associate Program Director will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead by creating opportunities for others to develop and grow, the ability to work with people from a range of diverse backgrounds and work on dynamic, high-performance teams. The candidate is committed to CLFs mission, is emotionally intelligent and has high integrity.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Secure permanent and inclusive protections for the California Desert Conservation Lands that will withstand administrative and political variability
Defend current protections for Californias National Conservation Lands, particularly those in Southern California
Work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and grassroots partners to ensure inclusive and strong conservation planning and management for the National Conservation Lands in Southern California
Strengthen and build the Friends Grassroots Network and partnerships in California to support inclusivity and diversity among leaders, partners, and coalitions.
Provide leadership, support and strategic direction for defensive and proactive campaigns in the California Desert.
Qualifications of a successful candidate:
Outstanding leadership skills and proven ability to build effective, results-driven advocates and coalitions.
Experience with grassroots advocacy, organizing practices and principles, and a proven track record of success connecting with, organizing, and mobilizing different communities.
Experience developing campaign strategies and managing campaigns.
Experience with or desire and ability to learn and apply BLM public lands policy. Understanding of non-profit management and organizational effectiveness
Technology savvy with experience using a wide range of traditional and cutting edge social, digital, and multimedia tools to share information and reach target audiences.
Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed. Driving, travel, temporary assignments and extended work hours are required. A valid drivers license is required.
Experience handling confidential information appropriately
Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within the organization and in the environmental movement.
Ability to prioritize, adjust focus and wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
Passion, creativity, integrity, positive attitude, and intellectual curiosity.
Visit our website for more information: https://conservationlands.org/clf-job-posting-california-associate-program-director
Email cover letter and resume to: socal@conservationlands.org
