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Nevada County Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Development Director
The Development Director organizes and conducts the necessary activities to secure funding to support mission of continuing and increasing affordable home building activities. This position works with the Executive Director, support staff, and Board Members to develop, implement and evaluate a long-term fund development strategy focusing on cultivating, increasing and acknowledging development resources.
This is a Full Time position: 40 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday. Salary range: $69,000 – $72,000 exempt position depending on experience. Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance Coverage, Sick Time.
More information and a full job description can be found HERE.
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to lorraine@nchabitat.org
To learn more about Nevada County Habitat for Humanity, visit their website at nchabitat.org
South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL)
SYRCL is founded on the premise that people can save a river.
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL – pronounced circle) was founded in 1983 by grassroots activists determined to protect the South Yuba River from dams. Ultimately, SYRCL won permanent protections for 39 miles of the South Yuba River under California’s Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Forest Health Coordinator
The Forest Health Project Coordinator will support the development and implementation of watershed health monitoring for the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project (NYLRP). This Project is part of the Forest Health Program within the Watershed Science Department. This position will support the North Yuba Project Manager by expanding SYRCL’s existing water quality monitoring efforts on the North Yuba through the evaluation of forest health treatment impacts on watershed health. This role will work to integrate SYRCL’s existing water quality and hydrologic data at various locations on the North Yuba with expanded sampling sites and newly developed protocols focused on riparian zone health. Data analysis will examine how forest treatments impact hydrology and riparian habitat. The selected candidate will play a central role in SYRCL’s representation on the NLYRP Multi-Party Monitoring Committee. There is a significant growth opportunity with this position.
This is a Full Time, Hourly position. The compensation package includes an hourly pay rate range of $26 – $29 per hour, depending on experience, starting paid vacation of 14 days per year earned on an accrual basis, 10 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days, 100% employer paid health/dental/vision insurance, and 2% 401(k) retirement match (fully vested after 3 years).
More information, a full job description with required qualifications and application info can be found HERE. This position is open until filled. Submit your cover letter and resume online HERE.
SUMMER POSITIONS
3 River Captain Positions
Seeking 2 English-speaking River Captains and 1 Bilingual Spanish/English-speaking River Captain
Each summer more than 800,000 visitors journey to the South Yuba River to soak in the sun and rejuvenate in its sparkling waters. Because of the Yuba’s popularity, it is at risk of being over-loved. SYRCL developed the River Ambassador program in partnership with the South Yuba River State Park to educate and inspire visitors to join the effort to keep the river clean, healthy, and safe. Each weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day, teams of volunteer River Ambassadors and River Captains engage visitors in best stewardship practices by talking one-on-one with people at busy crossings, beaches, and trails.
River Captains help train and oversee River Ambassador volunteers to educate visitors about river safety and etiquette at assigned river crossings, including the Highway 49 bridge, Bridgeport, and Purdon Crossing. River Captains are also responsible for collecting programmatic data about visitors, trash collected, and interactions. While on-the-ground duties occur on weekends, River Captains can expect to spend two hours midweek in meetings and completing administrative duties, such as data entry, scheduling, and supply restocking River Captains average 15 hours per week.
NOTE: River Captains must be available to work weekends during the summer starting Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend. Please only apply if you are available to work these dates. Applicants must also be available for training in May and as needed, in addition to post-program evaluation during the first week of September.
Part-time, Temporary Employee, (May – September 2024). Compensation will be $16.50 to $18.00 per hour; this includes all training, post-program evaluations, and required meetings.
River Captain training begins the week of May 13th, 2024, and the first day on the river is May 24th, 2024. Positions are open until filled. More information, a full job description with required qualifications and application info can be found HERE.
To learn more about SYRCL, visit their website at yubariver.org
UC Master Gardener Program
The UC Master Gardener Program seekss to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.
Master Gardener Community Education Specialist 2
This position will perform the full range of program implementation duties. They will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of education to community members through a combination of direct education and volunteer management. This includes training, guiding, and supporting volunteer extenders with education, information, and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from volunteer extenders and participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements.
This position is Full Time with a compensation range of $21.89 – $29.12/hour and is based in Auburn.
More information and a full job description can be found HERE. To apply visit site HERE.
To learn more about UC Master Gardeners, visit their website at mg.ucanr.edu
Hospitality House
Hospitality House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit emergency shelter and housing provider, serving low-income and homeless residents of Nevada County. Hospitality House bridges the gap between homelessness and housing by offering shelter, housing resources, and a variety of wraparound services designed to help residents transition from homelessness to housing. Hospitality House envisions a community where accessible, permanent housing is available to all in Nevada County.
Shelter Case Manager 1
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Case Manager 1 position is responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate, professional, and cost-effective manner. A successful candidate is able to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines including daily CalAIM data entry and other related duties. Rate of Pay: $20-$21/ hour. Click HERE for full job description and to apply
CalAIM Medical Billing Specialist
Under the supervision of the CalAIM Program Manager, the CalAIM Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for performing Hospitality House’s California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Medi-Cal Billing. This includes referral submission, claims submission, data collection compliance, and relevant reporting as required by the CalAIM program. This position requires a high level of professionalism and a friendly demeanor in a fast-paced, social services office setting. Rate of Pay: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour. Click HERE for full job description and to apply.
Human Resources Specialist
Under the direction of the HR Director, the HR Specialist assists in the completion of HR tasks including but not limited to drafting and completing forms, managing databases, and implementing training programs. The HR Specialist is also responsible for administrative and office duties; implementing the agency’s benefits and compensation program; assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding; supporting the HR Director’s employee relations efforts; and overseeing the agency-wide training programs. This position includes both General Human Resources Administration Duties as well as, CalOSHA Compliance Duties. Rate of Pay: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour. Click HERE for full job description and to apply.
Facilities, Maintenance, and Purchasing Supervisor
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Business Operations, the Facilities, Maintenance, and Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all facilities, maintenance, and purchasing projects and programs, in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. This person is a custodian extraordinaire—someone gifted at tinkering, fixing, professional purchasing, and maintaining a variety of building and facility related projects. While custodian-related activities are the primary focus, the Facilities, Maintenance, and Purchasing Supervisor assists in other meaningful areas to support Hospitality House in its mission to transition people from homelessness to housing. Experienced maintenance, custodian, and facilities staff encouraged to apply!
The Facilities, Maintenance, and Purchasing Supervisor is an exempt position with benefits and salary range of $66,560 to $68,640 annually. Click HERE for full job description and to apply.
For the above positions, fill out the Individual Employment Application for each position on the website links provided. Send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, along with three employment references, two of which are supervisors, to Leah Farkas as lfarkas@hhshelter.org. Please indicate when you will be able to start.
To learn more about Hospitality House, please visit their website at hhshelter.org
Miners Foundry
The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is a living historic treasure serving Nevada County as a cultural arts and community events center. More than a venue, the nonprofit’s mission is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities in Nevada County. It is a symbol of California’s rich historical heritage, providing an educational and social bridge from our past to the present and future.
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day operations
of the organization. Performs tasks related to facility management, bar management, event
production, health & safety, human resources, and administration. Works closely with the
Assistant Director to ensure the Foundry operates efficiently, follows best practices, and
complies with legal requirements. Supports Foundry staff by ensuring they have the necessary
resources and training to do their best work and fulfill the Foundry’s mission. Candidates must
be ready to contribute to a multicultural work environment that values equity and inclusion.
This position is on the management team.
This is a Full Time, Non-Exempt | Hourly position – 30-40 Hours per Week. Compensation ranges: $28-$31 per hour. This person reports to the Executive Director.
More information and a full job description can be found HERE.
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Gretchen@minersfoundry.org
To learn more about Miners Foundry, visit their website at minersfoundry.org
Animal Place
Founded in 1989, Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the United States. As an animal rights organization, we promote the complete protection of farmed animals and a vegan lifestyle. There are two facilities: a 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley, CA, that serves as a permanent safe haven for farmed animals, and a 12-acre Rescue & Adoption facility in Petaluma, CA
Animal Caregiver (Live in)
The Animal Caregiver (live-in) is responsible for the cleaning, feeding, and medicating of the animal residents as well as supervising animal care staff and volunteers. You work under the supervision of the Animal Care Manager and alongside a team of dedicated caregivers to provide care of the 300+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, donkeys, tortoises) at the sanctuary. See below for specific responsibilities and duties.
This position is 40 hours/week, days vary; schedule subject to change at any time, required to work weekends and most holidays. The Salary is$17/hour, performance evaluation after 6 months
Benefits include health insurance after 90 days, 180-day probation period for live-in caregivers, 403b (Animal Place matches 3% after one year), vacation, holiday and sick time package, 500$/year veterinary stipend.
On-site Housing: 1-bedroom apartment on sanctuary grounds, including utilities. One-person occupancy limit. Companion animals are subject to approval. Start Date is June 1, 2024
More information and a full job description can be found HERE. To apply submit a cover letter and resume at same site.
To learn more about Animal Place, visit their website at animalplace.org
Nevada Co. Citizens for Choice & The Clinic
Nevada County Citizens For Choice promotes reproductive justice through education, healthcare access and advocacy. We exist to inform and enable choice.
Women’s Health Specialists operates The Clinic that Citizens for Choice raises funds to cover operating costs for.
Women’s Health Specialists is currently hiring for two positions. More information, full descriptions and how to apply can be found at https://www.womenshealthspecialists.org/job-opportunities/
Positions Available:
Clinic Manager
Classification: Full time
Salary Range: from $47000 annually
WHS seeks an enthusiastic experienced person with a passion. The Clinic Manager is responsible for the overall development, management, recruitment, training and supervision of clinic staff and services. The Clinic Manager leads a team of medical, clerical and educational staff. Reports to the Director of Health Services.
Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, CNM or PA-C)
Classification: Part Time or Full time available
Salary Range: starting from$42-60 an hour
WHS is looking for a reliable, sharp, pro-choice clinician, part time or full time available, Monday through Thursday, day shifts, no weekends. Duties include providing nursing and medical care to clients seeking reproductive healthcare, being a medical resource to the clinic team, and following established protocols. Reports to the Director of Health Services/Medical Director. Experience in Women’s Health is desirable. Must have: Current California Licensure (RN/NP, PA-C, CNM), Current Furnishing License (or willingness to obtain) in the state of California, and must agree with the goals and philosophy of Women’s Health Specialists.
Nevada County Citizens for Choice, a funding source for The Clinic \is currently seeking a part-time, temporary, contract position for a Grant Writer (Nonprofit).
To learn more about Citizens for Choice, please visit their website at citizensforchoice.org