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Now entering its 20th year, Daily Acts is at the forefront of small groups driving big change by unleashing
the power of community. In the last five+ years we have provided a leadership response to repeated record
fires, drought, pandemic and the climate emergency. This has ranged from launching grassroots funding
initiatives and installing gardens for fire survivors to fostering networks and coalitions, training community
and youth leaders and driving a people-powered approach to climate policy. To match the external impact,
internally Daily Acts has a strong focus on building community resilience through self-care and self-development and in April our staff began a 6-month racial equity training.
Position Overview:
Under the guidance of the Programs Manager, the Programs Coordinator will plan, implement, track and
administer education, outreach and volunteer programs; work to build community stewardship of municipal
landscape model sites; and represent Daily Acts within the community with the highest possible level of
inspiration and professionalism.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), hourly position that is based in Petaluma. It allows for a flexible schedule
with weekend and occasional evening hours required to coordinate programs, averaging 3 - 4 programs/
month. Pre-COVID, this position spends 75% of time in the office and 25% in the field.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Programs Manager, develop and implement work plans including defining
goals, tasks, timelines and outreach activities
Implement program activities including coordinating outreach; social and print media; participant
registration; volunteer recruitment; presenters and educators; agendas and talking points; tool and
material procurement, logistics and follow-up
Coordinate all aspects of skill-building and educational presentations, workshops, tours, and
installations
Identify, foster and maintain relationships with key community partners to increase impact and
engagement
In collaboration with the Programs Team, develop and coordinate community stewardship of
municipal landscape model sites
Track and report on all program and contract-related activities, to quantify program metrics and
outcomes
Collaborate and support other Daily Acts programs such as Leadership, Eco2school, Environmental
Health, and action campaigns to maximize opportunities for greater program integration
Support organization-wide fundraising events
Represent Daily Acts at community events and meetings
Required Qualifications:
Confident public speaker with proven verbal and written communication skills in both English and
Spanish
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle a diverse array of tasks to a high standard
Self-starter, who can take initiative and troubleshoot problems effectively
Ability to perform field work involving digging, shoveling, planting, and lifting (up to 50 lbs) and
loading heavy materials
Team player with excellent interpersonal communication, group facilitation and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, while maintaining a grounded,
positive and proactive attitude
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
Integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for the Daily Acts’ mission
Preferred Experience
Program or event coordination experience
Have existing community connections in our contract areas including Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Windsor,
and Cotati
Knowledge of water conservation, stormwater management and watershed conservation
Well-developed network of contacts (community, business, municipal, school, etc.) within Sonoma
County
Perks of Working for Daily Acts:
Have the opportunity to make a difference in your community
Build your sense of community and expand your network of support
Grow your skills and knowledge about water conservation, climate change and personal leadership
Be a part of a passionate team deeply committed to the mission and culture of proactive action
Participate in staff trainings on water conservation, equity and personal leadership practices
Work virtually during 2021 with expectations of returning to office in 2022 and/or periodically as
needed
Enjoy casual office attire and attitude with potential for flexible schedule
Statement on Equity:
Daily Acts believes that, in order to support connected, climate-resilient and healthy communities for all,
historically underrepresented people must be empowered decision makers in mitigating and adapting to
climate change. This means all people - no matter color, age, income level, physical attributes, gender identity,
sexual orientation, religion, citizenship status, and country of origin or language - are empowered in the cocreation of a healthy, inclusive, and equitable world. We believe we can perform our mission better with a
team that is diverse and inclusive and we bring this belief to our employment decisions.
Our team is working to expand Spanish language programs and resources, to deepen into equity as a process
and a goal, and to advocate for policies that ensure a fair distribution of resources. We believe in the power
of our daily actions to be the change by embodying a culture that celebrates the diversity and wisdom in all
worldviews. We invite you to view our Equity Framework on our website for further details.
Compensation:
Pay for this position ranges from $20 - 24/ hour. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Daily Acts offers a benefits package including medical insurance (50% employer paid), paid holidays (10.5
days annually), paid vacation (10 days annually), and paid sick time.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@dailyacts.org with Bilingual Programs Coordinator in the
subject line. Position open until filled. Cover letters, which must be no longer than 2 pages, should detail
your qualifications for the position.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Vacancy expired!