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Position Summary
LandPaths seeks an energetic and creative person to serve as Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will assist in day-to-day operations of LandPaths public access and volunteer programs.
LandPaths is a Sonoma County-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a love of the land through public access, stewardship and environmental education programs. LandPaths staff and volunteers work with public agencies, community groups, individuals and other nonprofits in order to accomplish this mission. LandPaths includes 10 staff and 7 board members.
Skills
The qualified applicant will have / exude the following:
• College degree or relevant work experience
• Detail oriented
• Well organized
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Word, Email
• Strong people skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire for collaborative work environment, while able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple variables, busy work environment
• Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends
• Interest in, and enthusiasm for, LandPaths mission
• Experience leading groups in outdoor environments a plus
• Mapping/GIS experience a plus
• Bilingual skills a plus
Specific Duties Include
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of public outings and stewardship workdays
• Process and track permit data and surveys
• Respond to public inquiries regarding access and volunteer programs
• Process volunteer communications, track volunteer reports, and summarize monthly property observations
• Respond to property stewardship needs as directed by project managers
• Assist with targeted outreach and advertising
• Potential for assisting with 1-2 public access orientations and hikes per month
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; minimum 20 hours per week.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send a BRIEF AND SPECIFIC cover letter and resume, postmarked by Friday, March 5 to:
LandPaths ~ attn Linda, P.O. Box 4648, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-4648
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That said, please know that a very similar situation: a state park threatened because of budget cuts - was why LandPaths was born in 1997. In fact, it is during these times that LandPaths begins to swim with broad tail strokes in order to provide for parks to stay open, creeks to be stewarded, and school groups to have access to the land outside their classroom walls. We do this in several ways:
Whether Annadel is ultimately threatened with immediate closure or not, we welcome your ideas, suggestions of partnerships and other input per how we can all do right by our State Parks in Sonoma County - so that they not only continue to be available to all - but actually thrive! 
Volunteers contribute tens of thousands of hours each year to parks throughout Sonoma County—from inventories and trail building to habitat restoration. 
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