• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~ Position Announcement

    The Planning & Conservation League (PCL) protects and restores California’s natural environment, and promotes and defends the public health and safety of the people of California, through legislative and administrative action.

    PCL partners with hundreds of California environmental organizations, to provide an effective voice in Sacramento for sound planning and responsible environmental policy at the state level. These partner organizations rely on the League’s presence at the Capitol to keep them informed about issues of concern.

    The PCL Foundation (PCLF) provides research that serves as a catalyst for public policy change to solve critical environmental problems. PCLF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to protect the environment and quality of life for all Californians. Since its inception, the Foundation’s research has provided necessary policy analysis for some of California’s best and much needed environmental legislation and bonds. PCLF also works at the community level to provide the public with skills needed to participate in the environmental review process and to reduce the carbon footprint of new developments in their communities.

    The research, public education, and public policy analysis work of the PCL Foundation is often converted into action by the Planning & Conservation League.

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FUNCTION:
    The core responsibility of the Executive Director (ED) is to provide leadership to PCL and PCLF in liaison with their respective Boards of Directors. The ED is responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management and program operations.

    Guidance and oversight is provided by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Strategy & Planning
    • Fund Development
    • Organizational Management
    • Public Relations/Advocacy

    Download the job description for a complete overview of the position.

    REQUIREMENTS:
    Experience and Abilities
    • Senior administrator for a non-profit organization.
    • Knowledge of environmental issues and commitment to improve the environment.
    • Fiscal management of an entity.
    • Donor and foundation fundraising.
    • Experience in foundation fundraising.
    • Working with a board of directors.
    • Volunteer recruitment, volunteer management and leadership development.
    • Community organizing/community mobilization.
    • Working within the legislative arena.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Four-year college degree.
    • Legislative advocacy experience.

    COMPENSATION:
    • The compensation and benefits package is competitive with comparable community-based nonprofits in the region.
    • Compensation commensurate with experience.
    • Benefits package (TBD)

    TO APPLY:
    • Interested individuals should email their cover letter, resume and three references to Sandi Walsh at swalsh@mognot.com . No calls please.
    • For more information on the Planning & Conservation League and the Foundation, please visit our website at www.pcl.org and http://www.pclfoundation.org
    • PCL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.