Acquisition Assistant

Compensation: 73,612.72 - $89, 453.93 annually
Opening Date: January 10, 2023
Closing Date: The job posting period is continuous. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. More details below.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Acquisition Assistant - a critical team member who will support the land conservation activities of Ag + Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats and recreational lands.

Duties

The Acquisition Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect lands in Sonoma County that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency. The Acquisition Assistant will participate in many aspects of our land conservation projects including the processing of new applications from landowners interested in Ag + Open Space programs, evaluating potential projects, developing project maps using GIS and other software, and providing general support to the Acquisition Program staff. In support of the Ag + Open Space land conservation mission, the Acquisition Assistant will collaborate with the general public, project partners, contractors, agency staff, and oversight bodies.

Requirements

Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in real estate, environmental studies, land use, conservation, natural resource planning, agriculture, geography, ecology or a related field, and one year of experience in land conservation, natural resource protection, parks, or another similar field, with a governmental agency or non-profit that includes experience working with GIS, including system functionality and map production.

Application Process

The job posting period is continuous. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. Application instructions are provided on: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

Back To Top

Community Relations Assistant

Compensation: $ 75,345.03 - $91,603.70 annually
Opening Date: February 27, 2023
Closing Date: March 29, 2023

We are currently recruiting for two full-time Community Relations Assistants - critical team members who will coordinate online communications and community engagement activities of Ag + Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats and recreational lands.

Duties

Community Relations Assistant - Online Communications
Primary duties will include leading online content development and optimization across multiple channels including the organization’s website, social media, email marketing, blog, and digital advertising. This position will also maintain the organization’s graphics and photo libraries, as well as support the organization’s constituent relationship management (CRM) platform and other data management systems.

Community Relations Assistant - Community Engagement
Primary duties will include overseeing the organization’s Public Outings & Youth Education and Workforce Development programs; coordinating community events, presentations, and public meetings; facilitating volunteer and internship opportunities; and increasing engagement with priority audiences such as local tribes, BIPOC communities, youth, and other historically excluded groups.

Requirements

Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with academic course work in natural resource management and/or interpretation, conservation education, communications, public relations, journalism, media studies, English, sociology, psychology, or related fields and one year of paid experience in conservation education, natural resource management and/or interpretation, marketing, public relations, event management, or volunteer/intern activity coordination.

Application Process

The job posting period is February 27 - March 29. All applications must be received by 11:59PM on March 29, 2023. Interviews for selected candidates will be held on April 11th and April 13th v i a teleconference. Application instructions are provided on: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

Back To Top