Engagement Manager

Summary of Position:

The Engagement Manager (EM) is a public-facing, community-oriented leader responsible for developing, planning, and implementing a comprehensive volunteer program and assisting with planning and implementation of community outreach events. EM leads the development and coordination of a variety of educational and stewardship programs aimed at creating lasting bonds between local communities and the land, thereby inspiring future land conservation and stewardship. Community-based programs focus on bringing community members into a deeper relationship with the lands BYLT protects through regular hands-on volunteer opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

Volunteer Program Management

• Enhance and expand BYLT’s existing Volunteer Program
• Serve as BYLT’s lead staff and primary contact for volunteer management
• Create monthly Volunteer Newsletter
• Coordinate volunteer needs across the organization and promote volunteer opportunities to the public
• Recruit, train, and direct work schedules for volunteers
• Over see tracking and reporting of volunteer time and create meaningful recognition for thanking volunteers
• Assist in keeping volunteer pages updated on BYLT website
• Work with Executive Director and Communications Manager to identify successes and shortcomings regarding volunteer recruitment and retention
• Lead monthly Adopt-a-Highway workday

Community Engagement

• Organize and support implementation of volunteer work parties and outreach events, with some evenings and weekends expected
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local organizations that benefit BYLT’s mission of land conservation and outdoor recreation
• Expand and sustain relationships with local schools and other youth-based organizations to create partnership opportunities on the lands and trails
• Provide direct support to the Communication Manager for the organization of volunteer participation in BYLT’s community and fundraising events
• Participate in community events by staffing BYLT table and recruiting volunteers
• Develop debriefs after major volunteer events and provide recommendations for improvement
• Support annual appeals and special campaigns with outreach and engagement, as needed

Event planning and production

• Assist BYLT Staff with event planning and engagement
• Lead partner coordination and community engagement
• Manage volunteer roles for events

Marketing and Communications

• Support implementation of BYLT’s annual communications plan
• Support communication plans for media (radio, newspaper, community calendars, etc) to promote all events
• Support the collection of inspiring stories and photographs from events and activities

Management and Administration

• Define, create, and manage the resources needed to support a successful volunteer program
• Compile data and produce reports relevant to volunteer engagement
• Attend BYLT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational, planning, time management, and critical thinking skills

• 2+ years of experience in volunteer management and/or community engagement, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as independently
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Self-starter able to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to handle competing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and volunteers in a team environment
• Demonstrates initiative and provides follow-through on areas of responsibility
• Computer skills required including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Google Drive

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graphic design experience, Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, proficiency a plus
• Experience with website (WordPress), database (Salesforce), and email marketing (Mailchimp) management
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
• Experience creating content for social media
• Photography and photo editing experience
• Environmental education or interpretation experience a plus

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: A minimum of two years experience in volunteer coordination and/or nonprofit management is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both within an office setting and outside. Significant outdoor work is required in the planning and management of volunteer workdays, field trips to lands and trails, and events. Work is in a variety of terrain and weather conditions. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers, various pieces of office equipment and items for event setup.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit or stand, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work at altitude in an outdoor setting is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in outside weather conditions, which may include extreme cold, windy wet and wintery conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles including dust and pollen and similar particulates. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to loud in the field.

GENERAL

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

To Apply:

Please email info@bylt.org with your resume and a cover letter that describes how your experience meets the position’s qualifications.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, apply by September 6, 2024 for best consideration.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT) has been a conservation leader in Nevada and Yuba Counties since 1990. To date, BYLT has protected over 26,000 acres of the region’s natural open space, agricultural lands, forests, public trails, and watercourses and has built or maintained 50+ miles of local trails. BYLT actively works with a wide variety of local landowners, as well as local, state, and federal agencies and our local tribal leaders, to conserve important lands and build public trail systems which define and inform the region’s core values, economy, and character. BYLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accredited by the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission and dedicated to high ethical standards and practices for the fulfillment of its mission with the support of the BYLT Staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and membership base.

Bear Yuba Land Trust is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.