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About the Role

The Community Stewardship and Engagement Team is seeking three new members to support program managers with planning, communication, delivery, and operations of community and/or volunteer programs within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. These roles aim to engage historically underrepresented communities and address issues of racial, social, and environmental justice. Members will focus on areas such as sustainable gardening, ecological restoration, volunteer management, or community engagement and outreach, based on their interests.

Responsibilities

Supports multiple community programs per week, assisting with planning, content development, organization, and facilitation.
Assists with program logistics including set-up, coordination of food and refreshments, gathering supplies, vehicle loading/unloading, and supply maintenance.
Supports the development and implementation of educational activities and interpretive materials.
Helps build safe, welcoming, and accessible experiences for participants.
Supports communication and outreach materials for programs.
Assists with tracking and reporting on participant and program data.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and discussions with staff and other members.
Assists in the maintenance of native landscapes through weeding, planting, watering, and mulching.
Develops knowledge of local ecology and shares it with visitors and volunteers.
Participates in job-related trainings covering safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, workforce skills, leadership, and technical skills.
Presents learnings or a final project/program by the end of the placement.

Requirements

Interest in learning about national parks, the outdoors, local ecology, environmental issues, and climate change.
Eagerness to learn and share information with others.
Interest in building a safe environment for park visitors with limited outdoor experience or who have faced systemic barriers to park access.
Interest in developing public speaking and visitor engagement skills.
Enthusiasm for representing the Parks Conservancy and partners positively and professionally.
Ability to respond to public inquiries helpfully and friendly.
Interest in developing community, youth, and volunteer management skills, including training, supervision, and leading groups.
Interest in developing engaging and creative educational and interpretive materials.
Energetic and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and ask for support when needed.
Good communication skills and respect for others.
Timely response to Teams messages and emails.
Enthusiasm for working with a diverse range of people.
Reliable and punctual.
Ability to learn basic computer skills.
High school degree or equivalent.
Valid Driver's License and clean DMV driving record.
Ability to drive government vehicles in various conditions (urban, highway, mountain roads).
Ability to complete or fulfill partner driving requirements.

Skills

Public speaking
Visitor engagement
Community management
Youth management
Volunteer management
Training
Supervision
Leading groups
Educational material development
Interpretive material development
Communication
Basic computer skills
Driving

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

High school degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$640/week

Benefits

Defensive Driving Training
AmeriCorps

About the Company

Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has been the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, supporting the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and One Tam partners.
The GGNRA includes iconic locations 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 works at the intersection of national park sites, local communities, social justice, and climate resilience.
Their mission involves enhancing public awareness and providing volunteer and educational opportunities.
The Community Stewardship and Engagement (CSE) team focuses on creating and strengthening connections between communities and parklands through diverse programs.
They aim to build trustful relationships and impactful experiences that offer opportunities for stewardship, science, storytelling, recreation, exploration, and wellness.
The CSE team collaborates with community leaders to co-create programs that address community needs and support the health and well-being of local communities and the environment.
They work closely with the National Park Service, the Presidio Trust, and other Parks Conservancy teams to ensure programs are rooted in community values.

Equal Opportunity

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.
We value and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, ethnicity, races, genders, sexualities, ages, and viewpoints to apply.