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Over Greenbelt Alliance’s 65-year history, we have stewarded this region’s beautiful natural landscapes while promoting the growth needed for thriving communities for generations to come. As a result, today, almost 3.3 million acres of the Bay Area’s nine counties are protected open spaces. Now, the Bay Area’s people, cities, and lands need critical help as our climate dramatically changes. Join our team to help us realize a climate-resilient region.

Open Positions

North Bay Resilience Manager

Are you familiar with Sonoma County or the North Bay region and eager to build relationships and engage communities around topics of climate resilience, equitable planning and policy, and wildfire? Greenbelt Alliance is hiring for a Resilience Manager work experience, ideally based in Sonoma County or nearby who can work with multiple partners and jurisdictions in the North Bay to forge a collective vision for resilience that integrates equity, conservation, and housing.

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This is a full-time, non-exempt position (37.5 hours/week). The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $78,000, based on experience. We offer the following benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave; full coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies. The position is open until filled.

 

Fundraising & Events Summer Fellowship

Are you ready to get hands-on experience in the field of philanthropic fundraising for an environmental nonprofit? The Fundraising & Events Summer Fellow will play a key role in supporting the Development Team as they plan and execute two major fundraising events this summer. The Fellow will also gain broad experience in the field of fundraising by supporting the team’s day-to-day operations and administrative needs, assisting with the distribution of solicitation and stewardship materials, and leading special research projects!

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This is a part-time, non-exempt, 10 hours per week position (unless specified). The hourly range for this position is $20.00 per hour, based on experience. We offer the following benefits to fellows: limited sick leave; 403(b) retirement plan. The fellowship program will be three months in duration, beginning in July and ending in September.


Resilience Fellow: Housing and Extreme Heat

Are you an emerging climate leader who wants to work with communities on resilience initiatives? Are you familiar with the city of Gilroy? Join Greenbelt Alliance’s Resilience Fellowship program and help us build a more climate resilient and equitable region!

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This is a part-time, non-exempt, 15-20 hours per week position (unless specified). The hourly range for this position is $20.00 per hour, based on experience. We offer the following benefits to fellows: limited sick leave; 403(b) retirement plan. The fellowship program will be six months in duration, beginning in October and ending in April.

OUR VALUES

Just as Greenbelt Alliance works to create a better Bay Area, we also strive to better ourselves as an organization. To guide that continued improvement, our staff and Board of Directors have identified and adopted the following values. They reflect who we are as an organization, what we foster in our team members, and the internal standard we use to measure our work.

GROW TOGETHER

Break down silos, amplify strengths, and support individual and organizational growth.

BE BOLD

Encourage an environment where it is safe to express opinions, bravely engage new ideas, and take smart, calculated risks.

COMMUNICATE WITH DEPTH & POSITIVITY

Clearly communicate expectations, listen carefully, and always assume best intent.

PRACTICE COMPASSION

Recognize, understand, and appreciate the unique perspective and shared humanity of others.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Honor your commitments to yourself and your team, and accept the vulnerability of admitting when you cannot.

MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY

Foster a culture of trust by sharing information, decision-making strategies, and compensation ranges at all levels.

ADVANCE JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

Reflect the complete spectrum of Bay Area residents, ensure equitable processes, and prioritize marginalized and underrepresented communities.

HAVE FUN

Channel the inherent joy of doing work you believe in towards creating a positive environment.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WORK

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