Save The Bay is the largest regional organization working to protect and restore San Francisco Bay for people and wildlife. We advocate to improve the health and safety of the Bay against threats from climate change and pollution, restore crucial wetlands, and connect people of all ages to the Bay shoreline.
For 60 years we have been the voice of the Bay, leading effective advocacy campaigns to stop massive landfill projects, boost access to the Bay through shoreline parks and trails, expand the nation’s largest urban wildlife refuge, reduce trash flowing to the Bay, create $500 million in public funds to accelerate marsh restoration, and mobilize volunteers to restore the shoreline. Inland and upstream from the shoreline, we work to create Bay Smart Communities where nature grows and people thrive, resilient cities where greater equity and environmental justice create a sustainable future in a time of rapid climate change.
We are always looking for talented and passionate Bay Savers to join our team. To apply for a position at Save The Bay, send your cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Include the position title in the subject line.
Habitat Restoration Director
Political and Community Organizer
Development & Communications Fellowship
Policy Fellowship
Save The Bay announces an exciting opportunity for an experienced habitat restoration professional to lead our next phase of program development and strategic growth. Over two decades, Save The Bay has become a Bay Area leader in the science and practice of habitat restoration, focused on tidal marsh transition zone habitat at landscape-scale for recovery of endangered species, and for ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. We enlist thousands of volunteers annually to restore the shoreline, and educate Bay Area students to be the next generation of Bay stewards through hands-on experiential education and on-line learning.
Read more about our programs here: Restoring our Wetlands, Student Programs, Outdoor Learning Online
The Habitat Restoration Director sets and achieves ambitious goals for Save The Bay’s on-the-ground habitat restoration, community engagement and youth education programs, leading a skilled team to advance Bay restoration science and best practices. Expanding engagement and relationships with underserved communities is a high priority organization-wide for Save The Bay. The Director plans for strategic program growth and sustainability, creates and manages high-level partnerships with government agencies and stakeholders, and helps raise program implementation funds. This position reports to the Executive Director and serves on the organization’s management team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work Environment and Values:
We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply and thrive with our growing team. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable, and inclusive workplace for all.
Save The Bay’s office is closed during the current health pandemic and all 25 employees are working remotely. This position includes significant work at shoreline sites where Save The Bay staff are conducting safe restoration operations. We offer a flexible, virtual work environment and provide equipment, training and frequent virtual opportunities to connect.
Salary and Benefits:
Annual starting salary for this full-time position, exempt position is $110,000, depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance; paid vacation, paid holidays and sick time; 403(b) retirement plan.
How to Apply:
This position is open until filled. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title – Habitat Restoration Director – in the subject line.
The Political and Community Organizer conducts outreach, develops relationships, and manages strategic collaborations to advance Save The Bay’s climate adaptation and sustainability priorities. We work locally, regionally, and at the state and federal levels to accelerate regional protection from sea level rise and other climate impacts; promote nature-based climate adaptation through restoration of Bay wetlands and urban greening in our cities; and reduce Bay pollution. To build Bay Smart Communities, we promote equitable transit, housing, and access to the Bay, recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on the health and safety of vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities.
The Political and Community Organizer works to secure the support and partnership of elected officials, agencies, community leaders, and organizations for policies and programs that protect the Bay and Bay Area. The Organizer also works closely with our Communications staff to plan and execute digital organizing strategies and advance the organization’s outreach priorities.
We seek a motivated and detail-oriented person who will work both strategically and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals within the organization and externally and be an effective public representative for the organization. This position includes some evening and weekend responsibilities, and travel within the Bay Area when it is safe to do so. This position reports to the Political Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment and Values:
We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply and thrive with our growing team. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable, and inclusive workplace for all.
Save The Bay’s office is closed during the current health pandemic and all 25 employees are working remotely. We offer a flexible, virtual work environment and provide equipment, training and frequent virtual opportunities to connect.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting hourly wage for this full-time, non-exempt position is $28.85 per hour, depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance; paid vacation, paid holidays and sick time; 403(b) retirement plan.
How to Apply:
This position is open until filled. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title – Political and Community Organizer – in the subject line.
Place yourself at the intersection of Save The Bay’s cutting-edge restoration, policy, and outreach campaigns with a position that interfaces with many different staff and subject areas within Save The Bay’s Development and Communications (DevComms) Team! Support our efforts to cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and grassroots community groups. Help plan and publicize outreach and fundraising events, gain hands-on experience in professional networking and community partnership-building, and learn skills in fundraising, event planning, and online communications. The Fellow will work primarily remotely, with potential for some in-person collaboration with teammates in our downtown Oakland office and/or other venues (as public safety permits). Equipment such as a laptop will be provided.
The Development and Communications Fellow will:
Compensation:
The Devo/Comms Fellow position is 20 hours per week with an hourly wage of $15.00. The fellow will also receive a $75 per month home office stipend. The position is temporary with a commitment of 6 months, with the potential it may be extended up to one year.
How to Apply:
This position is open until filled. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title – Devo/Comms Fellowship – [your last name] – in the subject line.
Or mail to:
Development & Communications Fellow Search
Save The Bay
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 10
Oakland, Ca 94612
Save The Bay strives to recruit and retain a diverse community of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose experience and/or community service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, respect, integrity, excellence, and professionalism. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.
Save The Bay’s Fellowship Program is a highly regarded and professional program delivering critical support to staff to ensure a thriving and healthy San Francisco Bay. Fellows actively contribute to the organization and receive hands-on experience and individual mentorship as members of Save The Bay’s talented and passionate staff. This program is an excellent opportunity for professional development and offers insight into a non-profit sector career.
Sea level rise and storm surges pose a dangerous flood threat to neighborhoods, roads, businesses, and wildlife throughout the San Francisco Bay region. Meanwhile, 80 percent of the historic wetlands that would have protected the Bay shoreline from flooding have been lost to development. Upstream flooding from stronger and more frequent storms, along with extreme heat and other climate impacts are expected to increase as well, posing climate threats to communities across the region.
The health of the Bay and our local communities in the face of climate change depends on our region’s commitment to climate adaptation. We can no longer focus only on mitigating our greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy consumption. We must design our built environment to protect communities from shoreline and upstream flooding, extreme heat, and other climate impacts and to prevent pollution from flowing into the Bay. Disadvantaged communities are some of the most vulnerable to climate change due to chronic underinvestment in infrastructure, redlining policies, exposure to contaminated sites, and other social injustices. Bay Smart communities prioritize natural solutions to adapt to climate change in these areas, support affordable housing, and invest in mass transit to improve quality of life for all Bay Area residents.
The Policy Fellow works as part of Save The Bay’s Policy Department, with a specific focus on planning, research, and outreach to support strategic campaigns to restore wetlands, prepare our communities – particularly disadvantaged communities – for climate change, and protect the health of San Francisco Bay for people, habitats and wildlife. This is a part time (20 hours per week), 6 to 12 month position. This position reports to the Policy Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Policy Fellow’s specific responsibilities will vary depending on the Policy’s team’s campaigns and priorities at the time. Generally, the Policy Fellow will work collaboratively with members of the Policy team on the following:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment and Values:
We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply and thrive with our growing team. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable, and inclusive workplace for all.
Save The Bay’s office is closed during the current health pandemic and all 25 employees are working remotely. We offer a flexible, virtual work environment and provide equipment, training, and frequent virtual opportunities to connect.
Compensation:
The Policy Fellow is compensated at $15 per hour, and will receive a $75 per month home office stipend.
How to Apply:
This position is open until filled. To apply, please send a resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Include in the body of your email answers to these supplemental questions. Note – a cover letter is not required for this position.
Briefly describe (100 words or less) your experience with the following:
Please make sure to include the position title – Policy Fellow – in the subject line.
Gain hands-on experience, individual mentorship, and insight into a nonprofit-sector career.
Gain hands-on experience, individual mentorship, and insight into a nonprofit-sector career.