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Hydropower Program Assistant
California Hydropower Reform Coalition
Berkeley, California
Introduction
The California Hydropower Reform Coalition is hiring a full-time program assistant to work with the coalition coordinator in its downtown Berkeley office. The CHRC works to restore and enhance California rivers damaged by hydropower, through collaborative negotiation with hydropower operators and through state and federal administrative and regulatory processes. The CHRC Steering Committee includes American Whitewater, California Outdoors, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California Trout, Foothill Conservancy, Friends of the River, Natural Heritage Institute, and Trout Unlimited. For more information, see www.calhrc.org.
Responsibilities
- Communicate frequently with member groups, state and federal agencies, decisionmakers, stakeholders, and the public
- Assist with organizational development, fundraising, and reporting efforts
- Prepare public information and press material
- Plan and assist with education and outreach events
- Research and prepare policy analyses and reports
- Maintain and expand CHRC website
- General administrative support
Qualifications:
- BA/BS with two years relevant experience preferred. Specific knowledge of natural resource laws and regulations, California water policy and/or energy policy especially helpful.
- Exceptional analytical, writing and oral communication skills
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications. Web design skills a plus.
To apply:
Send cover letter, including salary requirement, resume and writing sample to:
Stephen Wald
California Hydropower Reform Coalition
2140 Shattuck Avenue, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Fax (510) 644-4428