CALIFORNIA POLICY - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories by persuading state, federal, and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984, Surfrider's appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success, but also the lifestyle and values we embody.
By joining the Surfrider Foundation, you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users with their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together diverse voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States. At Surfrider, we build leaders, and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.
OPPORTUNITY:
The Surfrider Foundation seeks to hire an individual to advance conservation of California’s coastal and marine ecosystems by strategically engaging ocean and coastal recreational users in policy initiatives, ocean planning, and community-based management forums. This position will be responsible for implementation of strategic plan objectives of Surfrider’s initiatives by enacting California statewide policies and engaging the California chapter network at the local and state level. This position will oversee the California policy team and will report to the West Coast Regional Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: West Coast Regional Director
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
LOCATION, TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range Transparency:
Category Level: Associate Director
Salary Range: $70,000 Minimum - $110,000 Maximum
How Does the Surfrider Foundation Establish Salary Ranges?
The Surfrider Foundation researches, evaluates, and compares like-sized non-profit organizations to establish ranges for each position level to ensure that employees are justly compensated. The established range takes multiple factors into account; experience, educational background, scope and complexity of work, special skills, added value to the organization, geographic cost-of-living, inflation/current market demand, equity, and more. The Surfrider Foundation prides itself on a high rate of retention, with 32% of staff having been employed with the organization for 10+ years. Please keep in mind that the maximum end of our ranges also account for longevity and tenure within the role.
Benefits:
Health: Medical, dental and vision benefit premiums are paid 100% by Surfrider Foundation for employee-only coverage. Dependents may be added on at an additional cost.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering a match of .50¢ of every dollar contributed by the employee up to a maximum of 4% of earnings (in other terms, a 2% employer match).
Vacation accrual: Enjoy a generous allotment of vacation days per year. Rollover unused days to the following year, subject to company maximum accrual policy.
Sick time accrual: 12 sick days/year
Holidays: 20 paid holidays total in 2024 (including Summer Fridays)
Happy Healthy Summer Fridays: We provide several half Friday’s to get outside and an early start to your weekend!
Parental Leave: Surfrider provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
Other Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
TO APPLY:
Please apply via the specified instructions: https://surfrider.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0v9ne?cjb_hash=O_kMsn13&apply_now=true
You will be asked to attach your cover letter (including your salary requirements) and resume.
Deadline for receiving resumes: September 25, 2024
For inquiries, email: careers@surfrider.org
*Phone inquiries and walk-ins will not be accepted - thank you for understanding.
JEDI COMMITMENT:
The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depend on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.
The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.
To learn more about our Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments, please visit: https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion
CALIFORNIA POLICY - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories by persuading state, federal, and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984, Surfrider's appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success, but also the lifestyle and values we embody.
By joining the Surfrider Foundation, you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users with…
Benefits:
Health: Medical, dental and vision benefit premiums are paid 100% by Surfrider Foundation for employee-only coverage. Dependents may be added on at an additional cost.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering a match of .50¢ of every dollar contributed by the employee up to a maximum of 4% of earnings (in other terms, a 2% employer match).
Vacation accrual: Enjoy a generous allotment of vacation days per year. Rollover unused days to the following year, subject to company maximum accrual policy.
Sick time accrual: 12 sick days/year
Holidays: 20 paid holidays total in 2024 (including Summer Fridays)
Happy Healthy Summer Fridays: We provide several half Friday’s to get outside and an early start to your weekend!
Parental Leave: Surfrider provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
Other Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Benefits:
Health: Medical, dental and vision benefit premiums are paid 100% by Surfrider Foundation for employee-only coverage. Dependents may be added on at an additional cost.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering a match of .50¢ of every dollar contributed by the employee up to a maximum of 4% of earnings (in other terms, a 2% employer match).
Vacation accrual: Enjoy a generous allotment of vacation days per year. Rollover unused days to the following year, subject to company maximum accrual policy.
Sick time accrual: 12 sick days/year
Holidays: 20 paid holidays total in 2024 (including Summer Fridays)
Happy Healthy Summer Fridays: We provide several half Friday’s to get outside and an early start to your weekend!
Parental Leave: Surfrider provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
Other Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance…
CALIFORNIA POLICY - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories by persuading state, federal, and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984, Surfrider's appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success, but also the lifestyle and values we embody.
By joining the Surfrider Foundation, you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users with their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together diverse voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States. At Surfrider, we build leaders, and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.
OPPORTUNITY:
The Surfrider Foundation seeks to hire an individual to advance conservation of California’s coastal and marine ecosystems by strategically engaging ocean and coastal recreational users in policy initiatives, ocean planning, and community-based management forums. This position will be responsible for implementation of strategic plan objectives of Surfrider’s initiatives by enacting California statewide policies and engaging the California chapter network at the local and state level. This position will oversee the California policy team and will report to the West Coast Regional Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: West Coast Regional Director
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
LOCATION, TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range Transparency:
Category Level: Associate Director
Salary Range: $70,000 Minimum - $110,000 Maximum
How Does the Surfrider Foundation Establish Salary Ranges?
The Surfrider Foundation researches, evaluates, and compares like-sized non-profit organizations to establish ranges for each position level to ensure that employees are justly compensated. The established range takes multiple factors into account; experience, educational background, scope and complexity of work, special skills, added value to the organization, geographic cost-of-living, inflation/current market demand, equity, and more. The Surfrider Foundation prides itself on a high rate of retention, with 32% of staff having been employed with the organization for 10+ years. Please keep in mind that the maximum end of our ranges also account for longevity and tenure within the role.
TO APPLY:
Please apply via the specified instructions.
You will be asked to attach your cover letter (including your salary requirements) and resume.
Deadline for receiving resumes: September 25, 2024
For inquiries, email: careers@surfrider.org
*Phone inquiries and walk-ins will not be accepted - thank you for understanding.
JEDI COMMITMENT:
The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depend on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.
The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.
To learn more about our Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments, please visit: https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion
CALIFORNIA POLICY - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and…