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Bear Yuba Land Trust
Bear Yuba Land Trust exists to conserve and protect the natural, working, and cultural lands in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds and empower a healthy, resilient community through nature access and education.
Development Manager
The Development Manager is responsible for the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive fund development program that secures the resources needed to sustain and grow the entire scope of BYLT’s work in the Bear and Yuba River Watersheds in the Sierra Nevada.
They will strategically lead the planning and implementation of all fundraising activities, including major donor cultivation and solicitation, planned giving activities, direct mail, membership program, and capital campaigns.
Please review the full job description here. This is a full-time, non exempt position with a compensation range of $29 – $32 per hour. Benefits include: Generous vacation and personal leave, 403b plan with employer matching up to 2% after one year, and 15 paid holidays per year (dependent on scheduled workdays). Employer sponsored Silver PPO Anthem Blue Cross Health Care Plan and Humana Dental Plan.
To Apply Please send the following to info@bylt.org with the subject line: Development Manager
- A current resume
- A cover letter (1-page) sharing your background/experience and why you believe you are a good fit for this role
- Candidates with strong potential for hire will be asked to provide references and work samples
- Applications reviewed as received; position open until filled. Don’t wait to apply!
To learn more about Bear Yuba Land Trust, visit their website at bylt.org
Sierra Streams Institute
Sierra Streams Institute is a watershed monitoring, research, restoration and educational group based in Nevada City, California in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Our mission is to promote scientific knowledge and stewardship of Sierra Nevada watersheds through research, restoration, education, and community science.
Development Director
The SSI Development Director provides an essential bridge between mission-driven donors and community science, serving as the lead strategist for developing new revenue sources from both large donors and small donor strategies such as membership programs and community events. We seek someone with a proven track record in donor stewardship and development, as well as utilization of new strategies to generate both financial and emotional investment in our mission. The ideal candidate has experience in donor outreach and stewardship, development of on-going relationships with investment and granting foundations, and generation of new and lasting income sources. Donor database or CRM familiarity is a plus but not required. Further, the ideal candidate has a history (ideally 4+ years) of working in the nonprofit realm, building lasting partnerships to increase scale and scope of fundraising outcomes.
This position reports to the Executive Director and will be open until filled, applications reviewed as received.
Full-time (35-40 hours/week, flexible schedule) at a $78,000-$80,000 annual salary, DOE
Other benefits: Paid vacation accrual, sick leave, family leave, 100% health care coverage on group plan, flexible schedule with hybrid office/remote work possible.
For more information and a full job description, click HERE. To apply, please email jeff@sierrastreamsinstitute.org with the subject title “SSI Development Director Application”, and include a cover letter, resume, and up to three references.
To learn more about Sierra Streams Institute, visit their website at sierrastreamsinstitute.org
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce fosters a thriving business environment by championing local enterprises through collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable economic initiatives.
Executive Director
The Executive Director serves as the strategic leader and primary advocate for the Nevada City business community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED drives the Chamber’s mission by leading initiatives that strengthen local businesses, foster economic development, and enhance the overall vitality of Nevada City. This full time, exempt role is responsible for implementing the Chamber’s strategic vision, engaging stakeholders, overseeing financial sustainability, and ensuring effective advocacy. Additionally, the ED manages the Chamber’s staff, operations, and programming while building strong relationships with members, partners, and the broader community.
This is a full-time position with compensation starting at $68,640 a year dependent on experience. Other benefits include: Paid vacation days, Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Professional development opportunities
Click HERE for full job description and to apply on Indeed.
To learn more about the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.nevadacitychamber.com
Community of Writers
The Community of Writers serves as a literary center for the crafts of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and seeks to assist talented writers with diverse cultural perspectives to find their voice, deepen their artistry, and achieve their goals.
Operations Manager
The Community of Writers seeks applicants for an Operations Manager. This is a part-time, but high-level position with primary responsibility for the coordination of C.W.’s core systems, including financial transaction processing, financial budgets and reporting, human resources, nonprofit compliance, information technology, fundraising strategies, and program support. The operations manager will manage the day-to-day finances, assist the ED with financial reports, manage human resources, information technology, programs, fundraising, and help produce in person and virtual programming, to ensure our nonprofit business runs efficiently. Local candidates will have preference.
Part time (32-hour work week (plus 40-hour work week during the summer workshops in Olympic Valley). Compensation at $28 – $30 per hour dependent on experience.
Benefits include: Health insurance credit (negotiable based on marketplace analysis); Retirement account (CW will match up to 3% of Employee contributions); 19 Days PTO for employees who have worked fewer than two years.
Click HERE for full job description.
Those interested should complete application and submit a cover letter and resume HERE
To learn more about Community of Writers, visit their website at communityofwriters.org