Policy Fellow

Save The Bay’s mission is to protect and restore the Bay for people and wildlife. We are the only regional organization that integrates political advocacy, wetland restoration, and education to shape a healthy and resilient region. We are a team of passionate people, and at the core, we are collaborative, supportive, dedicated, and bold. The organization has begun a process to create a workplace that genuinely values diversity and is equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. We are committed to this eternal work and approach it with humility and intentionality.

Position Summary

The Policy Fellow works as part of Save The Bay’s Policy Department, with a specific focus on planning, research, and outreach to support strategic campaigns to restore wetlands, prepare our communities – particularly disadvantaged communities - for climate change, and protect the health of San Francisco Bay for people, habitats and wildlife.

Save The Bay’s Fellowship Program is a highly regarded and professional program delivering critical support to staff to ensure a thriving and healthy San Francisco Bay. Fellows actively contribute to the organization and receive hands-on experience and individual mentorship as members of Save The Bay’s talented and passionate staff. This program is an excellent opportunity for professional development and offers insight into a non-profit sector career.

Sea level rise and storm surges pose a dangerous flood threat to communities, infrastructure, businesses, and wildlife throughout the San Francisco Bay region. Upstream flooding from stronger and more frequent storms, along with extreme heat and other climate impacts are expected to increase as well, posing climate threats to communities across the region.

This position will require periodic in-person meetings in San Jose to support efforts to fund and expand the incorporation of green stormwater infrastructure into city streets to provide multiple benefits including stormwater management, urban heat reduction, and pedestrian and bike safety. Additionally, this position will promote elements of Save The Bay’s sea level rise and flood strategy at the local and regional levels.

Disadvantaged communities are some of the most vulnerable to climate change due to chronic underinvestment in infrastructure, redlining policies, exposure to contaminated sites, and other social injustices. Save The Bay’s flood and resilience policies seek to support these communities and prioritize natural solutions to help them adapt to climate change.

Reports to: Policy Manager

Responsibilities

The Policy Fellow’s specific responsibilities will vary. Generally, the Policy Fellow will work collaboratively with members of the Policy team on the following:

• Outreach to, and collaboration with, community members and partner organizations to advance support for green stormwater funding in the San Jose area, including regular in-person meetings.

• Supporting efforts to promote various aspects of Save The Bay’s sea level rise strategy, including outreach to partner organizations and research into opportunities to advance aspects of this plan.

• Drafting compelling content for blogs and other social media channels that support our Policy campaigns and priorities.

• Developing online action alerts that engage the public and decision-makers in our Policy campaigns.

• Attending public meetings online and, when appropriate, providing public comments on behalf of Save The Bay at meetings.

• Other assignments as needed

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly digest policy information and research

• Strong research, analysis, and written communications skills

• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in San Francisco Bay environmental and climate issues

• Experience with advocacy and community engagement

• Social media strategy and content creation

• Background in general or climate change planning a plus

• Proficient in standard office applications, including MS Office suite, Google Docs, etc.

• Access to WiFi and phone

Position Logistics

Location

Our work is performed mostly remotely (apart from our Habitat Restoration Staff) with periodic in-person staff and team meetings in our office based in Oakland, CA, and our various restoration sites around the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees must reside in California / Bay Area

Start Date

The priority deadline for applications is May 26, 2023

Preferred start date is June 16, 2023

We will start accepting applications on May 26, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If the position is still posted on our website, we are still accepting applications. Preferred start date is June 16.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a temporary, 20hours per week position. The hourly pay rate for this position is $16 per hour.

COVID-19 Policy

All new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start of employment unless they are pre-qualified by HR for exemption.

Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of all racial backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to apply.

How To Apply

This position is open until filled. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title - Policy Fellow - in the subject line. In the body of the email, please share where you found this job listing.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

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