Community Engagement Director
Quick answer
Ventura Land Trust is hiring a senior Community Engagement Director (California) with a salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 per year for a hybrid position.
- Role
- Community Engagement Director
- Organization
- Ventura Land Trust
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $90,000 - $100,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Community Engagement Director at Ventura Land Trust is responsible for strategic communications, community engagement, education, and events. The role involves developing and implementing strategies, managing budgets, and supervising staff.
What you'll do
- Serve on VLT’s senior leadership team
- Develop and implement an integrated Community Engagement strategy
- Establish goals and performance measures
- Supervise Community Engagement team
- Develop regionwide engagement strategies
- Build strategic partnerships with community organizations
What it takes
- Passion for conservation and ecological literacy
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Environmental Studies, Education, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in communications, marketing, environmental storytelling, community engagement, nonprofit leadership, and/or related disciplines
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across diverse communities and stakeholder groups
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave; 401(k) retirement savings plan; dog-friendly office
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ventura, California, with a hybrid work environment.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $90,000 - $100,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a passion for conservation, a bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience, and exceptional communication skills.
How do I apply?
Submit a resume, cover letter, and personal work product to [email protected] with ‘Community Engagement Director’ in the subject line.
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ventura Land Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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