Job Opportunities
Welcome to the Land-Based Learning Job Board. Many of the job listings below are postings made on behalf of the hiring entity. Please contact the specified person(s) in the listing to ask questions about a position. Thank you.
Job Opportunities at Land-Based Learning
Director of Development & Communications
Winters, CA | Woodland, CA
Position Summary
The Center for Land-Based Learning is seeking a full-time Director of Development & Communications (Director) to head the ongoing fundraising, operational and programmatic needs and to oversee external communications and events. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to identify and solicit unrestricted funds that support CLBL’s mission and ensure adequate program funds are generated. They are responsible for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of CLBL’s donors. The Director fosters a culture of philanthropy within the organization, engaging board, staff and volunteers. The Director oversees associate staff that help implement the development and outreach functions of the position. In addition, they are part of CLBL’s management team, helping to drive the strategic direction of the organization and implement board directives.
The position will be based out of the Center for Land-Based Learning’s office near Winters, CA through early 2020, at which time the headquarters office will be relocated to Woodland, CA.
Responsibilities
• Fund Development (70%)
• Communications and Outreach (20%)
• Supervision and Project Management (10%)
How to apply:
Priority review of applications will begin Friday, July 12, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, resume, and one fundraising related writing sample to:
Mary Kimball, Executive Director
mary@landbasedlearning.org
5265 Putah Creek Road, Winters CA 95694
Download complete job description [pdf] here.
More information about the Center for Land-Based Learning can be found at: landbasedlearning.org
Job Opportunities with other Organizations
Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Project Assistant
Woodland, CA
Position Summary
The RCD is seeking a dedicated professional who has a strong interest in working on conservation projects in an agricultural community. This person will assist RCD project managers in implementing conservation projects, carrying out field activities, site monitoring and data collection. Job duties include restoration implementation and establishment activities on several new and ongoing projects on public and private land. Conservation practices being implemented include native grasslands, wildlife hedgerows, riparian and pollinator habitat, and native planting sites on storm water drainage structures and agricultural field borders. Candidates must embrace working on a collaborative team, outside in remote settings and with partners and clients with different perspectives, priorities and temperaments. Field and office work is split about 80/20. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of agricultural practices and experience in restoration planning and native vegetation management.
How to apply:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to: the Yolo County Resource Conservation District, Attn: Sheila Pratt, 221 Court St., Suite 1, Woodland, CA 95695 or Pratt@yolorcd.org. For more information, please contact the RCD at: (530) 661-1688 ext. 17. Applications are accepted through Friday, August 30.
Download complete job description [pdf] here.
