Deputy Executive Director

Position: Deputy Executive Director

Bay Planning Coalition (BPC) announces the opening of the Deputy Executive Director position for its 501c4 non-profit, membership-based organization. This is an exciting position for someone who is dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality and environmental health of the San Francisco Bay-Delta region. BPC seeks an individual who is energetic, a critical thinker and willing to go the extra mile to achieving the BPC mission for the long term.

BPC represents a broad spectrum of BayDelta business including the maritime industry, shoreline landowners, local government, homebuilders, professional service firms, recreational boaters and related organizations in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region. Founded in 1983, the BPC represents over two decades of groundbreaking work to achieve a balanced, collaborative and common sense approach to San Francisco Bay-Delta?s environmental permit and planning process.

Full-time, salaried position supports the Executive Director and Board of Directors of the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC) membership-based, 501(c) 4 non-profit, advocacy organization
? Competitive salary $95K + DOE
? Benefits include medical, dental, vacation and a 401(k) retirement plan.

TO APPLY: Please e-mail cover letter/ letter of interest, writing sample (500 - 1000 words) and resume.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Monitoring and analysis of the state and federal environmental and land use laws, regulations, plans and programs, and their implementation in the Bay-Delta region
? Providing position letters, written reports and public testimony to public agencies regarding such regulations, plans and programs
? Representing BPC at government agency, business and environmental organization meetings and other public forums
? Communicating with BPC members including writing a quarterly email newsletter and providing information to members on permit and planning issues
? Membership recruitment
? Assisting Executive Director in providing staff services to BPC?s Board of Directors and working committees

KEY SKILLS
? Ability to understand and explain substantive issues on land use and environmental science; local, state and federal permit process, regulatory authority and policy, and related subjects covering environmental and economic planning, policy, and decision-making
? Knowledge of computers, especially MS Office, Outlook, Excel and some database software
? Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
? Ability to handle several projects simultaneously, moving from one to another smoothly and efficiently
? Ability and experience working with senior management levels and/or with and through a Board of Directors
? Ability to develop and oversee and meet financial budgets for the organization.
? Ability to be a resource to members
? Excellent interpersonal skills which allow for the retention and recruitment of new members.
? Excellent writing and speaking skills and ability to represent the organization on a professional level
? Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for programs and projects

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
? This position requires a combination of education and experience reflecting possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities; a typical combination would be a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in political or environmental science, law, business, economics, public policy, environmental and urban planning or a related field OR
? A BS degree in one of the fields described plus seven years or more of work experience in the private or public or non-profit sector, such as the maritime industry, shoreline business, professional engineering, environmental, legal, governmental or public relations services, local government, or a state or federal environmental/land use/transportation agency (other combinations of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements, on a case by case basis)
? Minimum of 5-7 years in a leadership position with non-profit organizations, community affairs group, public advocacy or other professional/political organization.
? Proven record of success in providing services for customers or members
? Familiarity with economic, covering business and industry, and environmental issues of the San Francisco Bay-Delta region

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

Substantive Resource
? Understands and monitors state and federal environmental and land use laws, regulations, plans, and programs, and their implementation in the Bay-Delta region
? Provides written reports, comment letters, and public testimony to the state and federal agencies and state legislature, regarding such regulations, plans and programs
? Communicates with BPC members by writing regular newsletters (e-brief; a minimum of 4 annually) and alerts; preparing correspondence and providing information to members on permit and planning issues
? Assisting the Executive Director to staff BPC?s Board of Directors and committees, including Dredging, Navigation, Wetlands and Wildlife; Transportation; and Water and Air Quality and Water Supply, Membership Retention and Recruitment, and the Annual Decisionmakers Conference. These staffing tasks include; developing the agenda, transcribing meeting notes, writing staff reports, conducting research, and providing recommendations on committee issues
? Represents the Coalition and provides research and reports for both BPC-led forums and programs, such as the Long-Term Management Strategy (LTMS) Environmental Windows Work Group and its 6 subcommittees; the SF Bay Wetland Joint Venture, and the Sustainability Alliance (partial list)
? Organize, and/or lead and/or participate in meetings and task forces with business groups; state and federal legislators, and local, state and federal government appointees and executive staff
? Develops, coordinates and provides staffing assistance (coordinating with BPC Administrative Assistant) for BPC educational seminars ? e.g. developing topics and agendas, convening seminar committee meetings, identifying and securing speakers, and logistics

Annual Decisionmakers Conference Program Manager
? Based on input from the Executive Director and BPC Committees, develops program for Annual Conference, including topics and panels
? Secures speakers and ensures they deliver on topic for the assigned panel session
? In conjunction with the BPC?s Event Planner and Administrative Assistant, writes and oversees production of all conference print and media materials; conference marketing and program
? Assists in conference administration and event planning logistics
? Assists Executive Director to solicit conference sponsors and follows up with targets
? Participates in conference and evaluates its success as measured by participant feedback
? Integrates information gleaned from conference into future communication and conference program planning with members

Membership Retention and Recruitment
? Coordinates quarterly new member receptions; Tasks include securing host, coordinating logistics with host and the mailing of the invitations to a prospective member list, and securing guest speakers where appropriate
? Develops and coordinates new member prospect list
? Serves as resource to members on issues as needed
? Follows up with potential members to secure membership

Leadership
? Recommends strategies for future Bay Planning Coalition activities and organization growth and development
? Assists Executive Director in implementing a strategic vision and new programs
? Researches and provides recommendations on emerging topics and issues of concern
? May supervise office administrative and temporary staff (1-2 people)

OTHER
? California driver?s license