**About Tulare County Citizens for Responsible Growth and the Sierra Nevada Alliance

Tulare County Citizens for Responsible Growth (TCCRG) is a diverse group of local residents who came together early in 2006 due to concerns about the direction of growth in Tulare County. Reflecting the expressed values and wishes of our county’s residents, we are working to ensure that future growth protects our local economy, communities and natural resources. TCCRG has more than 800 members and is actively engaged in campaigns around the Tulare County General Plan Update, the proposed Yokohl Ranch Development, and the adoption of an Oak Woodlands Management Plan for the County. The TCCRG Coordinating Committee is the decision making body of the group and comprised of 15 volunteer members. The Committee meets monthly.

The Sierra Nevada Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been protecting Sierra lands, water, wildlife and rural communities since 1993. The Alliance is the fiscal sponsor for TCCRG and as such handles fiscal administration and contracting for TCCRG. For more on the Alliance: www.sierranevadaalliance.org

**Position Description:
TCCRG seeks an individual to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization, work closely to implement the plans developed with the TCCRG Coordinating Committee, and to provide leadership in achieving the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, annual goals and objectives. The position requires a highly organized and self-directed individual who shares TCCRG’s vision of responsible growth policies that provide a healthy, sustainable future for Tulare County. This position reports to both the five person TCCRG Executive Committee and to selected staff at the Sierra Nevada Alliance.

**Major responsibilities:
Help facilitate the creation and implementation of strategic long-range plans, annual workplans and campaign plans to achieve TCCRG’s mission. Implementation activities include: volunteer retention and recruitment; coalition building and support; media outreach – including serving as the chief spokesperson for the organization; public education; public mobilization; campaign communication - including working with volunteers to produce a quarterly newsletter and update and improve the group’s website; and fundraising activities (cultivation of individual donors as well as grant writing).

**Required Qualifications
Experience managing/leading a campaign or program including recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers. Demonstrated ability to mobilize community support. Strong event organizing skills and meeting facilitation skills. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including local conservation leaders, statewide advocates, local government staff, and elected officials. Excellent writing and editing skills and strong interpersonal communication, public speaking, and telephone skills. Proficient computer skills, including the use of the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint) as well as with various email programs and the Internet. Own reliable transportation.

**Compensation:
This is an independent contractor position and can be part- time (20 hours a week or more) or full-time (40 hours per week). Full-time contract will range from $35,000-45,000/year commensurate with experience. No health or insurance benefits provided.

**How to Apply:
The application process is open immediately. Interviews with qualified candidates will be arranged as soon as possible. Send a cover letter and resume to email address specified (email preferred) or P.O. Box 1058, Three Rivers, CA 93271. Applicants are encouraged to contact Patricia Hickson at the Sierra Nevada Alliance with any questions: 530-542-4546 X 313