The California Coastal Commission
Job Description and Duties
The Public Education (PE) Unit connects people to the coast and ocean to promote their mutual well-being. It works to educate people about important coastal issues, promote coastal stewardship, and advance equitable access to coastal experiences and programs. The PE Program is staffed by a small team of professionals who work closely together.
The PE Program Manager provides supervision and program support to the public education staff who implement a variety of public programs. PE Programs include statewide events like California Coastal Cleanup Day; community science efforts such as the California King Tides Project; the Whale Tail Grants Program, which supports education and stewardship; the Boating Clean and Green Program, co-managed with California State Parks; K-12 programs such as the Coastal Art and Poetry contest, K-12 curriculum and other educator resources; and Project Grow, a community based restoration project. The PE Program works to advance equity in terms of access to these programs through outreach strategies, communications, and program design. The staff manages the Coastal Commission’s social media channels, the public education pages on the Commission’s website, and participates in marine debris policy efforts. The PE Program manager oversees team and individual project work, leads the unit’s strategic planning and work plan processes, and coordinates annual reporting.
Another key area of responsibility is financial management and fund development. The PE Program Manager develops, tracks, and forecasts budgets for the funding sources that support the program, including state funding and two fiscal sponsor relationships. The PE Program Manager is also responsible for marketing and public relations efforts that help generate funding for the program. These efforts involve promoting Whale Tail License Plate sales and encouraging donations to the Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund. The Program Manager evaluates data from marketing campaigns, develops RFPs, manages contractors, and oversees internal marketing initiatives. In addition, the position works to develop new revenue sources.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The position will be located in the Commission’s San Francisco office (headquarters). The California Coastal Commission is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with The California Coastal Commission’s Telework Policy and Procedures with a minimum 2 day in-person office work week.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/15/2024
Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications – Please describe how your qualifications align with the desirable qualifications.
- Other – 3 Professional References
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Current environmental issues affecting the California coast
- Environmental education principles, concepts, trends, and effective strategies
- Principles and techniques for planning, motivating, and organizing the work of others
- Personnel management and administration
- Budgeting, accounting, and financial management
- Effective communication, marketing and public relations practices
- Modern office methods, technology and procedures
- The objectives of the State’s Affirmative Action Program
- A supervisor’s role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives
Ability to:
- Plan and implement public education, outreach, and stewardship programs
- Provide leadership in accomplishing program functions and objectives
- Plan, organize and supervise the work of a professional staff
- Inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, as well as managers and leaders in the public and private sector
- Work well with diverse personalities
- Train staff and motivate subordinates to accomplish organizational goals
- Think strategically, analyze situations accurately, and take effective action
- Effectively and convincingly communicate complex matters to individuals and groups in written and verbal forms. Communicate in a way that is clear and understandable and adapted to the needs of the audience
- Communicate effectively and convincingly to the media
- Collect, analyze, evaluate, and produce written, graphic and verbal data
- Review and edit complete and comprehensive reports and other written materials
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work
- Exercise common sense and good judgment
- Be resourceful, creative, adaptable, and resilient in responding to challenges and opportunities
- Apply conflict resolution and facilitation techniques
- Effectively contribute to the Commission’s Affirmative Action objectives
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
To apply for this job please visit calcareers.ca.gov.