Sonoma Ecology Center is hiring a
Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has worked with our community for over 30 years to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley and beyond. Our work improves the land, climate, water, and biodiversity – the foundation of our region’s high quality of life.
Each year, we provide in-depth environmental science instruction to over 1,100 students, manage over 5,000 acres of public and private land including Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, raise thousands of native plants, restore native habitat, and provide research and technical support on timely issues affecting the region. With an annual budget of over $3 million, our professional staff manages numerous large grants and contracts, often in partnership with other nonprofits and agencies that, by working together, significantly leverage our work and impact.
Position Summary:
SEC seeks a Writer/Content Creator to play a critical role in ensuring the organization achieves its plans for growth in alignment with its mission, vision, and values. The Writer/Content Creator will be responsible for all of Sonoma Ecology Center’s written and multi-media content. The candidate must communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position will report to the Associate Director and work closely with the Executive Director and Program Managers across the organization.
The candidate must be able to travel to Sonoma Ecology Center’s locations that we manage, including Sonoma Garden Park, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, and other event venues such as Montini Open Space Preserve, Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve, etc,... For the full list of locations we manage, please see our website under “Visit Us.” For the full list of events we currently host, please access our Calendar of Events here. The candidate must have a reliable means of transportation, phone, and internet.
Duties/Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
General communications
Content Creation
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
This is a traditional office job, one which requires sitting, typing, standing, and being at a computer workstation for lengthy periods of time. One must have the ability to use office equipment (including, but not limited to, a computer, phone, and printer/copier) and computer systems to fulfill essential functions of the position.
At times, one will travel to meetings, conferences, and job sites. One must have reliable transportation, a current Driver’s License, and comprehensive auto insurance.
Benefits:
The employee is eligible for one of two health plans on the first day of the month after hire. For which, SEC pays 80% of the monthly premium. (Dependents and Spouses are eligible, but SEC does not contribute to the full premium). One must maintain a minimum average of 20 hours per week to qualify. Please contact Human Resources for a complete description of the available health plans. We offer seven scheduled paid holidays as well as three floating holidays. Other benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, and employees can enroll in a self-funded TIAA 503(b) account.
Sonoma Ecology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration and will have equal access to programs, services, and employment opportunities. People with diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to apply. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify our Human Resources Department.
To Apply
Please apply using BambooHR HRIS by clicking here:
https://sonomaecologycenter.bamboohr.com/careers/54
Alternatively, email humanresources@sonomaecologycenter.org and write Writer/Content Creator in the Header. Please attach your resume, cover letter, two short writing samples for public consumption (approximately 100-500 words), social media channels you have grown using video content, and two references, preferably in one PDF. No phone calls, please. For more information about the Sonoma Ecology Center, please visit www.sonomaecologycenter.org.