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.

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 communities, infrastructure, businesses, and wildlife throughout the San Francisco Bay region. 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.

This position will require periodic in-person meetings in San Jose to support efforts to fund and expand the incorporation of green stormwater infrastructure into city streets to provide multiple benefits including stormwater management, urban heat reduction, and pedestrian and bike safety. Additionally, this position will promote elements of Save The Bay’s sea level rise and flood strategy at the local and regional levels.

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. Save The Bay’s flood and resilience policies seek to support these communities and prioritize natural solutions to help them adapt to climate change.

Reports to: Policy Manager

Responsibilities

The Policy Fellow’s specific responsibilities will vary. Generally, the Policy Fellow will work collaboratively with members of the Policy team on the following:

• Outreach to, and collaboration with, community members and partner organizations to advance support for green stormwater funding in the San Jose area, including regular in-person meetings.
• Supporting efforts to promote various aspects of Save The Bay’s sea level rise strategy, including outreach to partner organizations and research into opportunities to advance aspects of this plan.
• Drafting compelling content for blogs and other social media channels that support our Policy campaigns and priorities.
• Developing online action alerts that engage the public and decision-makers in our Policy campaigns. • Attending public meetings online and, when appropriate, providing public comments on behalf of Save The Bay at meetings.
• Other assignments as needed

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly digest policy information and research
• Strong research, analysis, and written communications skills • Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in San Francisco Bay environmental and climate issues • Experience with advocacy and community engagement
• Social media strategy and content creation
• Background in general or climate change planning a plus
• Proficient in standard office applications, including MS Office suite, Google Docs, etc. • Access to WiFi and phone

Position Logistics

Location
Our work is performed mostly remotely (apart from our Habitat Restoration Staff) with periodic in- person staff and team meetings in our office based in Oakland, CA, and our various restoration sites around the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees must reside in California / Bay Area

Start Date
The priority deadline for applications is May 26, 2023
Preferred start date is June 16, 2023
We will start accepting applications on May 26, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If the position is still posted on our website, we are still accepting applications. Preferred start date is June 16.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a temporary, 20 hours per week position. The hourly pay rate for this position is $16 per hour.

COVID-19 Policy
All new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start of employment unless they are pre-qualified by HR for exemption.

Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of all racial backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to apply.

How To Apply
This position is open until filled. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title - Policy Fellow - in the subject line. In the body of the email, please share where you found this job listing.

Place yourself at the intersection of Save The Bay’s 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 Team. Support our outreach and communication efforts promoting our restoration work and policy campaigns, as well as ongoing events. Help strategize and develop content, learn digital marketing and fundraising best-practices, and gain hands-on experience in professional networking and community partnership building. 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.
Reports to: Communications Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support communications by creating dynamic content, including written, graphic, and video social media posts, blogs, and public relations outreach materials that amplifies the organization’s brand, initiatives, and events
• Partner with the Communications Manager to update and refresh all organizational websites: savesfbay.org, bayday.org, sfbayactionfund.org
• Develop email marketing campaigns to support Save The Bay’s outreach, fundraising, and programs
• Provide support in the production and execution of Bay Day – our most significant community engagement event, which will take place September through October
• Help expand our network of organizations/individuals related to fundraising and events by conducting research, developing partnerships, and participating in outreach opportunities (potentially out in the community and/or at corporate sites)
• Opportunity for special projects that align with organizational needs and personal career goals
• Participate in regular team and all-staff meetings to learn about the organization’s strategy, planning, programs and operations
• Assist with various support tasks as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Interest in San Francisco Bay environmental issues and enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs
• Strong writing and design skills and an interest in learning new programs applications
• Detail-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate a commitment to learning, communicating, and working respectfully with people who are different from yourself
• Minimum commitment of at least 20 hours a week for 8 months
• Active participation and adherence to COVID-19 guidelines
• Wordpress experience a plus
• Salesforce experience a plus

Position Logistics

Location: Our work is performed in a hybrid setting (remote and in office) with in-person staff meetings the first Tuesday of the month and occasional team meetings in our office based in Oakland, CA, and at our various restoration sites around the San Francisco Bay Area. Commute time will be considered part of normal work hours, up to 30 minutes each way.

Compensation and Benefits: The Communications Fellow position is 20 hours per week with an hourly wage of $16.00. The fellow will also receive a $75 per month home office stipend. The position is temporary with a commitment of 8 months, with the potential it may be extended up to one year. This is a non-exempt position.

Hiring Timeline (This is our ideal timeline, but it may be subject to changes):

• Priority deadline for applications is May 19, 2023
• We will review resumes and conduct interviews in May
• We would like to make an offer to a candidate early June and have the candidate start June 15, 2023

COVID-19 Policy: All new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start of employment unless they are pre-qualified by HR for exemption.

Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of all racial backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to apply.

How To Apply: This position is open until filled. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title – Communications Fellow – in the subject line. In the body of the email, please share where you found this job listing.

Save The Bay is seeking committed board candidates looking to join a dynamic and diverse group of individuals as part of the organization's governing body. Board members guide Save The Bay’s pursuit of its crucial mission and continue to build its impact and sustainability for the future.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate and looking to make a lasting impact. Save The Bay’s Board of Directors is composed of people of diverse backgrounds, including environmental scientists, legal experts, policy makers, teachers, financial consultants, sustainability specialists, business leaders and software engineers.

The Board oversees the Executive Director who leads the staff, program and operations.

Leadership, Oversight and Governance

• Hire, supervise, evaluate and advise the Executive Director in managing the organization and implementing Save The Bay’s strategic plan.
• Approve annual budgets, audit finances, and approve other business, fiduciary and legal decisions
• Attend and participate in board meetings; review agenda and supporting materials prior to each meeting
• Represent Save The Bay as an active and enthusiastic ambassador, promoting the importance of our work for the Bay and Bay Area communities
• Assist in recruiting prospective board members and new constituents
• Take on additional assignments as needed to support the organization

Fundraising

• Consider making Save The Bay one of your philanthropic priorities
• Give or raise at least $10,000 per year to support the organizations work
• Identify potential new donors within your personal networks
• Help donors understand the impact of their donations by connecting gifts to goals or the greater mission of Save The Bay
• Support a more personal cultivation and stewardship experience with phone calls, letters or emails.

Board Terms & Participation

• Serve a three-year term with eligibility for re-appointments
• Attend Save The Bay events, both public and private.

Qualifications

• A commitment to our mission to protect and restore San Francisco Bay for people and wildlife
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate a commitment to learning, communicating, and working respectfully with people who are different from yourself.
• Strong sense of connection to the Bay
• Willingness to embrace the responsibilities that come with being a part of Save The Bay’s Board of Directors

To express interest, please email info@savesfbay.org.