7 jobs found in palo alto

Responsibilities Advocacy and Community Engagement (86%) Build a thorough knowledge of the land use policies and laws that protect open space, natural resources, and agricultural lands, the ecological science that supports such policies and laws, and the political landscape that influences whether such policies and laws are maintained, expanded, or threatened with dissolution Support the development and implementation of advocacy positions and actions. Write comment letters, make public comments, meet with elected officials and staff, and coordinate with partners. Support process to translate policy and project development into advocacy actions to present to and engage with stakeholders. In partnership with our Advocacy Associate and Organizer, invest in stakeholder relationships that will bolster Green Foothills’ advocacy work (including elected officials, government staff, candidates, community groups and leaders, and project applicants). Cultivate and support community...

We are searching for a creative and collaborative Communications Manager who will help maintain and grow the QuestBridge brand among our core constituents. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Scholar Communications and working closely with the Scholar Communications team, the Communications Manager will play a crucial role in managing the content creation for the program teams to ensure that our students, scholars, and alumni are engaged through a variety of channels. Responsibilities Collaborate with team members to plan, manage, create, and edit content for email, social media, web, print, video, and other channels to support program goals. Review messaging and creative assets for brand alignment and provide feedback to stakeholders as needed, keeping in mind accessibility, equity, and inclusion. Facilitate collaboration among communications and program teams and supervise communications team members as needed. Maintain brand integrity and...

BLCK VC is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization built for and by Black venture investors dedicated to increasing the representation of Black investors within venture capital now and for generations to come. Through our educational programs, networking opportunities, and national chapters, BLCK VC provides the tools and connections to accelerate the careers of Black investors in venture capital. To do this, we implement programs such as Breaking into Venture , Black Venture Institute , Scout Network , host educational and community events, and work with venture firms to diversify their investors and pipelines. BLCK VC is currently active in the following regions/markets: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., and Atlanta BLCK VC is seeking a self-driven, passionate, and highly competent full-time Program Officer to lead the planning and execution of our programs, including our Black Venture Institute (BVI), Breaking into Venture (BiV), and BLCK VC Scout...

Canopy is a growing urban and community forestry nonprofit with a track record of delivering high quality, innovative programs that bring nature into neighborhoods throughout the Midpeninsula. Canopy staff and volunteers strive toward excellence, equity, collaboration, and gratitude in the work we do, and welcome candidates that share these values. We are seeking a dedicated person to join our team and grow with us as we work towards our vision: a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to move, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.  Position Summary Under the direction of Canopy’s Senior Director of Programs and in partnership with the Tree Programs Committee, the Tree Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing all tree programs and ensuring that Canopy’s tree programs are well organized and align with strategic programmatic goals. Tree programs include community tree plantings, tree care and surveying, the Great Oak Count citizen science...

Canopy is a growing urban and community forestry nonprofit with a track record of delivering high quality, innovative programs that bring nature into neighborhoods throughout the Midpeninsula. Canopy staff and volunteers strive toward excellence, equity, collaboration, and gratitude in the work we do, and welcome candidates that share these values. We are seeking a dedicated person to join our team and grow with us as we work towards our vision: a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to move, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.  Position Summary  Under the direction of the Tree Programs Manager, the Community Forestry Coordinator will be responsible for leading Canopy’s tree programs in Palo Alto and Mountain View, primarily by organizing tree planting and stewardship activities with key partners, tracking the work, and delivering on our contracts and grants in those service areas. The ideal candidate will be able to set and meet ambitious...

Canopy is a growing urban and community forestry nonprofit with a track record of delivering high quality, innovative programs that bring nature into neighborhoods throughout the Midpeninsula. Canopy staff and volunteers strive toward excellence, equity, collaboration, and gratitude in the work we do, and welcome candidates that share these values. We are seeking a dedicated person to join our team and grow with us as we work towards our vision: a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to move, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.  Position Summary  Under the direction of the Tree Programs Manager, the Tree Care Coordinator/Assistant will be responsible for supporting Canopy’s fieldwork, tracking it, and contributing to reporting needs. The candidate will perform regular tree care activities and support tree planting and stewardship workdays throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be able to perform young tree care activities outdoors on...

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) seeks a  Research & Development Manager  to lead workflows making  health care more   accessible and equitable  at federal and state levels in the United States. The Research & Development Manager will lead a federally-funded  implementation research portfolio , and will help  develop new research grants  and  research training programs ! ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate has  experience leading distributed research teams  and diverse stakeholders with a passion for  mental health equity . Are you looking to lead large scale health system improvement research? Are you developing innovative, open-science, qualitative and quantitative mixed methods? Do you enjoy synthesizing interdisciplinary research efforts in grants and peer-reviewed publications? Do you have a passion for mentoring and learning with others? If the answer to these questions is yes, then join Team Participatory System Dynamics! ABOUT TEAM PSD The...