SCIENCE AND POLICY DIRECTOR

Save California Salmon Job Posting

Save California Salmon (SCS) seeks aScience and Public Policy Director.The Director will analyze and critique policies, data, scientific studies, and other policy issues for SCS and advance science based policy and restoration recommendations. Specifically, they will work with SCSs staff to: review and draft comments, appeals, and litigation of state and federal policy; develop and submit policy testimony; provide oversight and strategic planning for SCSs policy and science based work; supervise policy and science staff: and support education and media staff and our constituents in policy/science based activities and advocacy.

Reports to:Executive Director

Location:Sacramento, CA or North State, Hybrid Remote/In-person

Classification:Exempt, Full-Time

Salary:$80,000/annually with full health benefits

Required Qualifications:*

• 3-5 years of experience working in water, science and Indigenous rights policies and their implementation, preferably in California
• Knowledge of California water, land, and Indigenous rights laws and agencies
• Knowledge of federal environmental and Tribal law
• Experience writing scientific and policy related documents or analyzing these documents
• Proficiency with Google Suite and strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with organizing campaigns
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations and people
• Must be both self-motivated and a supportive team player
• Must also work well with children, co-workers, and community members
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pound boxes and drive for long periods of time
• Experience with public speaking

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience creating trainings and teaching policy advocacy
• 2-3 years of staff management and supervisory experience
• Bachelors or Masters degree related to policy, law, or science or minimum 3 years equivalent experience
• Experience in community organizing
• Experience organizing public events, trainings, and rallies
• Experience working with public agencies, Tribal and non-Tribal representatives and educational institutions
• Experience in communications related to science and/or policy issues
• Experience in storytelling with communities of color

We recognize that there may be otherwise highly skilled candidates lacking in one or more requirements, and we may be willing to train the right applicant in developing their relevant skill set.

Full Job Description:TheScience and Public Policy Directorwill carry out tasks related to water and land policy and advance scientifically supported solutions to assist SCS in fulfilling its purpose. Those tasks include campaigns for Tribal rights, protection of aquatic species and clean water, and advocacy against detrimental water plans and projects. The Director will work with the policy team, Tribal partners, natural resource agencies, and other non-profits, engage with state and federal agencies, provide leadership and mentorship related to scientific processes and strategic engagement, and with the media team to communicate science and policy information and opportunities t…