About the Role
This is a paid six-month program designed for individuals early in their careers or graduating college, offering an immersive work-based learning experience and professional development opportunities within the park.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the execution of public programs and special events.
- Support event logistics including reservations, registrant communications, program materials, and on-site setup.
- Coordinate with program leads and external partners.
- Support the creation of communications materials including photography, social media content, emails, and flyers.
- Collect and process participant satisfaction surveys following events.
- Assist with meeting preparation, notetaking, and follow-up for planning meetings.
- Provide additional support for anniversary programming and other events.
- Support ongoing data management in CODA, including event registration, data entry, and data cleaning.
- Administer program and event participant surveys.
- Compile survey results and roll data into branch and organizational metrics.
- Analyze event and audience data to support an end-of-year report.
- Assist with the design, layout, and formatting of reports.
- Support organizational end-of-year reporting by gathering highlights, metrics, images, and content.
- Assist with background research and scoping for new organizational projects and strategic ventures.
- Support development and coordination of strategic plans and partnership initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional workgroups contributing to strategic planning and impact reporting.
- Attend required park internship trainings.
- Participate in other trainings and opportunities as schedule allows.
- Communicate professionally in-person, by email, phone, and videoconference.
- Participate in team meetings, one-on-ones, and project-related meetings.
- Engage with additional emerging priorities and special projects as team needs evolve.
- Follow protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Background and/or demonstrated interest in public administration, nonprofit management, events management, community engagement and programming, environmental studies, social science and research, data science, communications, or a related field.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively in diverse team environments.
- Collaborative spirit and flexibility to support team needs in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently once given direction, problem-solve, and ask for support as needed.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn is more important than existing expertise.
- Commitment to the mission of equitable access to public lands and community-centered programming.
- Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Databases (Salesforce)
- Adobe Acrobat
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Early Career
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $640/week
Benefits
- Access to the Conservancy's Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Uniform provided
- Networking opportunities
About the Company
- Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has served as the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, collaborating with the Presidio Trust, partners, donors, and the community to support the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- The GGNRA stretches across three Bay Area counties and includes iconic places such as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Mori Point, Lands End, and the Presidio of San Francisco.
- The Parks Conservancy engages at the intersection of national park sites, local communities, social justice, and climate resilience.
- Collaborating with partners, our staff are dedicated to enhancing public awareness and providing volunteer and educational opportunities in the parks.
- We are park builders, caretakers, ambassadors and educators, all working to connect people to parks in support of our vision Parks for All Forever.
Equal Opportunity
- The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
