USGBC California Community & Events Coordinator

This position supports the U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA’s) member engagement and community management leading the statewide Green Building Movement. As our Community & Events Coordinator, you will help to grow our membership program, provide member support, and support robust Committee and Chapter engagement. You will help implement, diversify, and expand our membership and member engagement, including execution on member related content and events. This position is slated to begin in September 2024, located in the Bay Area, and will be an integral part of our USGBC-CA team reporting to our Community and Events Manager. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainability as a tool to drive cultural change. They are eager to promote green building practices and engage with our community, are innovative yet detail oriented, flexible, social, and are very comfortable with online management tools.

TASKS:

• Support engagement for our members and committees across the state.
• Refine and execute an ongoing member engagement strategy which includes committees, chapters, and regional leadership advisory boards. 
• Assist with management and maintenance of the membership database and CRM system.
• Assist with member and other community inquiries, including membership renewals, discount codes and account troubleshooting.
• Coordinate membership drive campaigns and volunteer support.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to expand the member base, including equitable access and representation to speaking roles, leadership, events, and training. 
• Support member engagement through committee focused content and coordination, facilitating committee meetings as needed.
• Assist the local chapter leaders with organizing events and monthly meetings, maintaining agendas, meeting schedules, and pertinent notes. 
• Assist with the planning, producing, and execution of USGBC California’s community events such as RLAB meetings, tours, panel series, and support with other community and team events such as committee events and member meetings. On-site and remote support for events to include assisting with video recording sessions, webinars and live streaming.
• Support with the assignment of staff and interns and their roles for community needs and event support and organize and arrange for volunteers as needed. 
• Maintain clear and timely communication with both internal and external persons. 
• Support with conference calls, site-visits, and production meetings for member events as necessary. Schedule staff, services, and equipment for the event in a timely manner.

SKILLS NEEDED:

Applicant must be knowledgeable with:

• Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Word and Excel or similar programs required; experience with task management platforms such as Monday or Notion preferred, but not required. 
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and with community members.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate others.
• Familiarity with Zoom or other webinar platforms.
• Desire to learn, adapt, and explore new skills, technology, and workflow processes.

TIME COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time, hybrid position. Location: surrounding Bay Area. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

NOTE: this listing is for San Francisco, which is a duplicate of the posting for San José location, please apply to only one location.

We offer a full benefits package with unlimited vacation, 13 paid holidays, healthcare coverage (including vision and dental), 401k, and life insurance. We have parental leave and offer an annual bonus program while working in a flexible, hybrid structure. 

Staff has the availability to attend our trainings and other industry events in our network and we also offer reimbursement for continuing education. We strive to have a work-life balance where we work to live and have regular team-building events to maintain our culture.

ABOUT USGBC California:

USGBC-CA is about people – Passionate, practical, and informed professionals and advocates who work together to transform California into a more sustainable region for all. USGBC-CA is the best place for anyone to learn the “why”, “who” and “how” of living sustainably, because business, as usual, is no longer an option. Volunteers and members believe in a sustainable built environment, gaining education, being exposed to innovation, and taking impactful action.