Job Opportunities

Job Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

ORGANIZATION 

The California Rangeland Trust is a non-profit organization founded by innovative cattlemen and cattlewomen in 1998 and has helped to permanently conserve nearly 400,000 acres of privately managed rangeland.

The Rangeland Trust partners with ranching families to preserve the Golden State’s working landscapes, air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and local food supply.  We connect landowners to conservation resources, facilitate the process of preserving ranching and open space in California for future generations, and help safeguard agricultural jobs and family businesses that support the economic health of the state.  We also serve as a bridge for the ranching and environmental communities to cultivate shared efforts in protecting vital natural resources and build our state’s climate resilience. 

You can learn more about us at www.rangelandtrust.org.

LOCATION

This is an in-office position located in Sacramento, CA. 

RELATIONSHIPS

1. The Programs Outreach Coordinator reports to the Communications Director and provides support to the Programs Manager
2. Employees Directly Supervised:  None
3. Other:  Works with employees, board members, landowners, and vendors of CRT

POSITION SUMMARY

The mission of the California Rangeland Trust is to serve the land, people and wildlife by conserving our state’s working rangelands. Part of that service is ensuring that the people working these lands have the tools and information necessary to be successful. By using our relationships with landowners and peer organizations, we are well-positioned to help form the learning and resource connections that many of our constituents have been telling us they need. Conserving the land is only the first part of what we do; making sure it has a healthy future is just as vital.

The Programs Outreach Coordinator will provide communications, technological, and logistical support to the Programs Manager and Conservation Technical Assistant as together, they work to help our landowner partners meet their additive conservation goals. Responsibilities will include building a stronger network between the Rangeland Trust and existing partner organizations, communicating additive conservation opportunities by employing creative media strategies, and nurturing a rangeland- specific audience. This includes proactive outreach, creating informational materials and collateral, organizing meetings, and promoting and providing logistical support for workshops.

The Programs Outreach Coordinator will serve as a trusted resource to connect California ranchers and landowners to the best available science, tools, and opportunities to support their efforts to enhance land stewardship goals and implement new and improved restoration projects and conservation systems on their land.

The ideal candidate should have a background in agriculture and/or rangeland science and demonstrate they have strong writing skills and are good at building relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate additive conservation opportunities and climate-smart practices to the ranching community that work synergistically with conservation easements
• Compile a monthly landowner e-newsletter with available resources and opportunities for landowners on topics included but not limited to wildlife habitat, soil health, water quality and quantity, and carbon sequestration
• Develop and maintain a resource hub for landowners on the Rangeland Trust website
• Promote additive conservation opportunities and regenerative agricultural practices through storytelling by interviewing landowners that have participated in conservation programs (i.e., CSP and EQIP) and sharing their stories through various communication channels including but not limited to our monthly landowner e-newsletter, quarterly direct-mail newsletter, social media platforms, podcast, etc.
• Promote the Conservation Technical Assistance position as a value-added resource to help landowners complete applications for Farm Bill programs
• Handle all event-promotions and publicity for landowner workshops coordinated and hosted by the Rangeland Trust
• Design informational documents and infographics on topics pertaining to conservation, restoration, and regenerative agricultural principles
• Share timely articles focused on the benefits of wildlife habitat, soil health, water quality and quantity, and carbon sequestration to encourage landowner participation in similar programs
• Attend partner organizations’ events to build relationships & find new opportunities for our landowners
• Record and disseminate webinars to support the work of the conservation technical assistance position on topics such as how to fill out grant applications & create budget, carbon farm planning, carbon markets, benefits of cover crops, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, or business. OR
• Equivalent relevant experience, preferably in the agricultural, environmental, natural resources and/or communications fields, may substitute
• Demonstrated success in marketing, design, creative writing, and/or public relations
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse array of backgrounds
• Highly organized and efficient. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and get things done on schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with both internal and external constituencies
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites, Excel, Word, and Canva
• Experience in web design and/or video production is a plus
• Willingness to travel in California as well as work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends. Limited travel out of state

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to the philosophy of the Rangeland Trust
• Extremely proactive approach to work. Someone that is solutions-oriented and can work independently. Shows initiative and creativity
• A good listener and strategist. Intrepid yet tactful.  Determined yet respectful of others’ concerns
• Strong commitment to teamwork and commitment to developing and maintaining collaborative relationship
• Must be highly organized and demonstrate excellent attention to details while pursuing overall goals
• A resourceful ‘doer’ with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities
• Ability to work well with deadlines and adapt easily to changing situations and priorities. Good judgment and consensus building skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

Must possess mobility to navigate ranchland terrain and outdoor settings, as well as work in a standard office setting.  Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and communicate clearly and articulately in person and over the telephone

Must be able to travel and attend meetings and events at sites throughout the state with occasional weekend and evening events

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position. Compensation is $28-30 per hour depending on experience.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including healthcare, vacation, 401k contributions, and more.

Encouraged to participate in professional development depending on prior experience.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume with a cover letter and a writing sample to jobs@rangelandtrust.org. 

California Rangeland Trust is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, national origin, religion, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status and physical abilities.  All inquiries are held in strict confidence.