<div> Employer: Napa County Resource Conservation District Position:  Coordinator, Community Engagement Work Location: Napa, California Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE). This at-will position is fully funded for one year, and continued employment is contingent on additional funding.  Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Volunteers Starting Annual Salary Range: $71,282 to $80,226* (dependent on experience) *Staff members who hold a current bilingual certification and whose positions, as determined by the Executive Director, require the use of Spanish are eligible for a premium of 3.5% (Level 1, oral proficiency) or 4.0% (Level 2, oral and written proficiency) of regular base salary.  The Coordinator, Community Engagement supports Napa RCD's public engagement, communications, and marketing across all program areas (Watershed Health, Forest Health, Regenerative Agriculture, and Community &amp; Youth Engagement). Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Volunteers), and working under the day-to-day direction of assigned Program staff, this role is responsible for executing defined outreach activities and day-to-day communications needs such as social media and digital marketing, event logistics, and community engagement support – within frameworks established by assigned Program staff. Because the role also supports organization-wide priorities related to marketing, staff trainings and events, and donor engagement, the Coordinator also works closely with Program Directors and the Executive Director. This position offers hands-on opportunities to develop skills in conservation communications, community engagement, project coordination, and project management, while working across Napa RCD’s diverse programs. Responsibilities Digital Marketing, Social Media &amp; Storytelling<ul><li>Develop, schedule, and post content across Napa RCD's social media platforms, maintaining a consistent posting calendar and brand voice and guided by the organizations digital marketing strategy.</li><li>Gather stories, photos, and video from staff to profile projects, partners, and program impact for use across communications and outreach materials.</li><li>Prepare and distribute public notices, flyers, and outreach materials in both English and Spanish.</li><li>Draft and assemble content for Napa RCD’s e-newsletter and website, and route drafts for review and approval before publication.</li><li>Support development of Napa RCD’s annual report, including collecting program updates, photos, and data from staff and formatting content for design.</li><li>Coordinate with marketing and design consultants on deliverables, timelines, and brand consistency.</li><li>Monitor and respond to routine social media engagement (comments, messages) and flag items needing programmatic or leadership response.</li><li>Maintain a shared photo/video library and content calendar so materials are organized and reusable across programs.</li></ul>Community Engagement and Event Coordination<ul><li>Support planning and logistics for virtual and in-person events, including workshops, community meetings, input sessions, field days, webinars, site tours, staff trainings, and celebrations.</li><li>Manage event registration and communications (e.g., Eventbrite or similar platforms), attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up.</li><li>Prepare and organize event materials, signage, presentation decks, and handouts in coordination with program staff.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and lead volunteers in habitat restoration activities and ensure compliance with participant safety protocols. </li><li>Prepare tabling materials, displays, and outreach collateral, and engage with diverse audiences during events.</li><li>Compile community input and feedback into organized summaries for review by program staff.</li></ul>Project Management Support<ul><li>Data entry and routine maintenance of partner and volunteer contact records.</li><li>Schedule project meetings, site visits, and recurring check-ins with community partners and volunteers.</li><li>Assemble and format materials for grant applications, reports, and funder updates as directed.</li><li>Draft routine correspondence, meeting notes, and follow-up emails </li><li>Track action items and deadlines across community engagement and volunteer program projects, and flag discrepancies.</li></ul>Required Competencies  The following competencies represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request in appropriate circumstances.<ul><li>Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service, storytelling, and professional follow-through.</li><li>Digital &amp; Content Creation Skills: Working proficiency with social media platforms, basic graphic design or content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express), email marketing platforms, and website content management systems.</li><li>Event Coordination: Ability to manage logistics for multiple concurrent events, including registration systems, materials preparation, and day-of coordination.</li><li>Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to self-direct day-to-day task management within a supervisor-established framework while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Operational Judgment: Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, and make reasonable decisions independently in event and field settings, knowing when to escalate to their direct Supervisor or members of Napa RCD’s leadership team as appropriate.  </li><li>Collaboration &amp; Teamwork: Ability to work effectively across programs and with contractors, consultants, volunteers, and community partners.</li><li>Cultural Competency: Strong cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse communities, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of marginalized and underrepresented groups, including BIPOC communities.</li><li>Travel &amp; Flexibility: Willingness to travel locally and regionally, with a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends, as needed for events.</li><li>Mission Alignment: Passion for natural resource conservation, community-centered outreach, and a commitment to serving diverse communities through collaborative outreach. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience: Some college coursework or 1-2 years of related experience in communications, marketing, event planning, community/volunteer engagement, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Licensure &amp; Permits: Valid driver's license with a good driving record.</li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. </li><li>Technical Skills: Familiarity with social media management, basic graphic design tools, and event registration platforms.</li></ul> Essential Physical Requirements The role demands constant alertness, safe work practices, frequent computer use, and extended seating. It involves outdoor work in varied conditions, physical activities like hiking, tool use, and lifting up to 30 pounds, and comprehensive vision capabilities. Frequent travel within Napa County and occasional travel beyond are required, with reasonable accommodations available upon request. Work Environment The work environment includes both office and field settings, with noise levels ranging from quiet to moderate in office spaces and potentially moderate to loud at field sites due to equipment. Remote work locations must support professional video meetings with minimal distractions. The role requires frequent fieldwork in outdoor settings with uneven terrain and inclement weather, occasional evening and weekend work, travel to field sites, and occasional off-road driving. Why Join Napa RCD? Impact: Engage the community with practical stewardship opportunities and innovative and impactful conservation work happening locally. Growth: Be part of an organization expanding its reach and deepening its conservation impact. Culture: Work in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment with a team that values your expertise. Competitive Salary: Annual salary range is between $71,282 to $80,226, commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. Please note, staff members who hold a current bilingual certification and whose positions, as determined by the Executive Director, require the use of Spanish are eligible for a premium of 3.5% (Level 1, oral proficiency) or 4.0% (Level 2, oral and written proficiency) of regular base salary.  Excellent Benefits: Napa RCD’s full-time employees receive paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave, CalPERS retirement benefits, fully employer-paid health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance plans, cell phone stipend, and access to a voluntary deferred compensation program.  Your application should include:<ul><li>Resume: Your most recently updated resume.</li><li>Cover letter: This is your opportunity to briefly share why you are interested in and qualified for this position. Share something that isn’t easily understood from your resume.</li></ul>Application Deadline: Open until filled. First screening deadline is October 12, 2026. Organizational Background and Mission Napa RCD was established in 1945 as a non-regulatory agency that connects communities and individuals to the technical, financial, and educational resources they need to be excellent stewards of land, water, soil, and other natural resources. Our team consists of administrative professionals and conservation scientists who are skilled at developing, implementing, and monitoring many different types of projects. Learn more: <a href="http://naparcd.org">http://naparcd.org</a>   Napa RCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of communities we serve. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. </div>

Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) was established in 1945 as a special district of the State of California to help farmers and ranchers in Napa County tackle erosion and other problems on their land. As natural resource issues change, we continue to evolve. Today, we help our community achieve conservation goals by providing technical assistance, educational programs, monitoring programs, and funding sources on issues ranging from fisheries to forest health, soil management, water conservation and quality, and more. We are governed by a locally-appointed Board of Directors. Our leaders are also your neighbors &mdash; they live in the district and understand what the local resource needs and concerns are, which helps steer Napa RCD in the right direction. Our team consists of conservation scientists and outreach and administrative professionals who are skilled at developing, implementing, and monitoring many types of projects. Our Napa RCD works at many scales &mdash; from the individual landowner to entire watersheds.

Coordinator, Community Engagement

<div> Employer: Napa County Resource Conservation District Position:  Coordinator, Community Engagement Work Location: Napa, California Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE). This at-will position is fully funded for one year, and continued employment is contingent on additional funding.  Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Volunteers Starting Annual Salary Range: $71,282 to $80,226* (dependent on experience) *Staff members who hold a current bilingual certification and whose positions, as determined by the Executive Director, require the use of Spanish are eligible for a premium of 3.5% (Level 1, oral proficiency) or 4.0% (Level 2, oral and written proficiency) of regular base salary.  The Coordinator, Community Engagement supports Napa RCD's public engagement, communications, and marketing across all program areas (Watershed Health, Forest Health, Regenerative Agriculture, and Community &amp; Youth Engagement). Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Volunteers), and working under the day-to-day direction of assigned Program staff, this role is responsible for executing defined outreach activities and day-to-day communications needs such as social media and digital marketing, event logistics, and community engagement support – within frameworks established by assigned Program staff. Because the role also supports organization-wide priorities related to marketing, staff trainings and events, and donor engagement, the Coordinator also works closely with Program Directors and the Executive Director. This position offers hands-on opportunities to develop skills in conservation communications, community engagement, project coordination, and project management, while working across Napa RCD’s diverse programs. Responsibilities Digital Marketing, Social Media &amp; Storytelling<ul><li>Develop, schedule, and post content across Napa RCD's social media platforms, maintaining a consistent posting calendar and brand voice and guided by the organizations digital marketing strategy.</li><li>Gather stories, photos, and video from staff to profile projects, partners, and program impact for use across communications and outreach materials.</li><li>Prepare and distribute public notices, flyers, and outreach materials in both English and Spanish.</li><li>Draft and assemble content for Napa RCD’s e-newsletter and website, and route drafts for review and approval before publication.</li><li>Support development of Napa RCD’s annual report, including collecting program updates, photos, and data from staff and formatting content for design.</li><li>Coordinate with marketing and design consultants on deliverables, timelines, and brand consistency.</li><li>Monitor and respond to routine social media engagement (comments, messages) and flag items needing programmatic or leadership response.</li><li>Maintain a shared photo/video library and content calendar so materials are organized and reusable across programs.</li></ul>Community Engagement and Event Coordination<ul><li>Support planning and logistics for virtual and in-person events, including workshops, community meetings, input sessions, field days, webinars, site tours, staff trainings, and celebrations.</li><li>Manage event registration and communications (e.g., Eventbrite or similar platforms), attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up.</li><li>Prepare and organize event materials, signage, presentation decks, and handouts in coordination with program staff.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and lead volunteers in habitat restoration activities and ensure compliance with participant safety protocols. </li><li>Prepare tabling materials, displays, and outreach collateral, and engage with diverse audiences during events.</li><li>Compile community input and feedback into organized summaries for review by program staff.</li></ul>Project Management Support<ul><li>Data entry and routine maintenance of partner and volunteer contact records.</li><li>Schedule project meetings, site visits, and recurring check-ins with community partners and volunteers.</li><li>Assemble and format materials for grant applications, reports, and funder updates as directed.</li><li>Draft routine correspondence, meeting notes, and follow-up emails </li><li>Track action items and deadlines across community engagement and volunteer program projects, and flag discrepancies.</li></ul>Required Competencies  The following competencies represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request in appropriate circumstances.<ul><li>Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service, storytelling, and professional follow-through.</li><li>Digital &amp; Content Creation Skills: Working proficiency with social media platforms, basic graphic design or content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express), email marketing platforms, and website content management systems.</li><li>Event Coordination: Ability to manage logistics for multiple concurrent events, including registration systems, materials preparation, and day-of coordination.</li><li>Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to self-direct day-to-day task management within a supervisor-established framework while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Operational Judgment: Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, and make reasonable decisions independently in event and field settings, knowing when to escalate to their direct Supervisor or members of Napa RCD’s leadership team as appropriate.  </li><li>Collaboration &amp; Teamwork: Ability to work effectively across programs and with contractors, consultants, volunteers, and community partners.</li><li>Cultural Competency: Strong cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse communities, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of marginalized and underrepresented groups, including BIPOC communities.</li><li>Travel &amp; Flexibility: Willingness to travel locally and regionally, with a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends, as needed for events.</li><li>Mission Alignment: Passion for natural resource conservation, community-centered outreach, and a commitment to serving diverse communities through collaborative outreach. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience: Some college coursework or 1-2 years of related experience in communications, marketing, event planning, community/volunteer engagement, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Licensure &amp; Permits: Valid driver's license with a good driving record.</li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. </li><li>Technical Skills: Familiarity with social media management, basic graphic design tools, and event registration platforms.</li></ul> Essential Physical Requirements The role demands constant alertness, safe work practices, frequent computer use, and extended seating. It involves outdoor work in varied conditions, physical activities like hiking, tool use, and lifting up to 30 pounds, and comprehensive vision capabilities. Frequent travel within Napa County and occasional travel beyond are required, with reasonable accommodations available upon request. Work Environment The work environment includes both office and field settings, with noise levels ranging from quiet to moderate in office spaces and potentially moderate to loud at field sites due to equipment. Remote work locations must support professional video meetings with minimal distractions. The role requires frequent fieldwork in outdoor settings with uneven terrain and inclement weather, occasional evening and weekend work, travel to field sites, and occasional off-road driving. Why Join Napa RCD? Impact: Engage the community with practical stewardship opportunities and innovative and impactful conservation work happening locally. Growth: Be part of an organization expanding its reach and deepening its conservation impact. Culture: Work in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment with a team that values your expertise. Competitive Salary: Annual salary range is between $71,282 to $80,226, commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. Please note, staff members who hold a current bilingual certification and whose positions, as determined by the Executive Director, require the use of Spanish are eligible for a premium of 3.5% (Level 1, oral proficiency) or 4.0% (Level 2, oral and written proficiency) of regular base salary.  Excellent Benefits: Napa RCD’s full-time employees receive paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave, CalPERS retirement benefits, fully employer-paid health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance plans, cell phone stipend, and access to a voluntary deferred compensation program.  Your application should include:<ul><li>Resume: Your most recently updated resume.</li><li>Cover letter: This is your opportunity to briefly share why you are interested in and qualified for this position. Share something that isn’t easily understood from your resume.</li></ul>Application Deadline: Open until filled. First screening deadline is October 12, 2026. Organizational Background and Mission Napa RCD was established in 1945 as a non-regulatory agency that connects communities and individuals to the technical, financial, and educational resources they need to be excellent stewards of land, water, soil, and other natural resources. Our team consists of administrative professionals and conservation scientists who are skilled at developing, implementing, and monitoring many different types of projects. Learn more: <a href="http://naparcd.org">http://naparcd.org</a>   Napa RCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of communities we serve. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. </div>

Coordinator, Community Engagement

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