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Description
Background:
The California Hydropower Reform Coalition is seeking a full-time Assistant
Director to work with the coalition director in its downtwn Berkeley office. The
CHRC works to restore and enhance California rivers damaged by hydropower,
through collaborative negotiation with hydropower operators and through state
and federal administrative and regulatory processes. The CHRC Steering
Committee includes American Rivers, American Whitewater, California
Outdoors, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California Trout, Foothill
Conservancy, Friends of the River, Natural Heritage Institute, and Trout
Unlimited.
Duties:
- Coordinate communications between CHRC member groups, state and
federal agencies, other stakeholders, and the public - Participate in hydropower relicensing proceedings and other policy
initiatives - Assist in the preparation of grant applications and other fundraising
activities - Assist in public outreach, education, and press efforts
- Provide administrative support for CHRC steering committee meetings
and coalition business
Qualifications:
- BA/BS with two years relevant experience or Masters Degree in natural
resources or public policy field. - Specific knowledge of California water
policy and/or energy policy especially helpful. - Fundraising experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, writing and oral communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills, including standard office software
Compensation:
Salary in mid to high $30,000's, depending on experience, with an excellent
benefits package.
Closing Date: December 4, 2002
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, rsum, and a brief writing sample to:
Stephen Wald,
Director
California Hydropower Reform Coalition
2140 Shattuck Ave Fl 5
Berkeley CA 94704-1210