Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning

Director Of Engagement And Regional Climate Planning

Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is seeking a dynamic and talented candidate for the role of Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning. The Director will provide oversight into all functions and activities within RCEA's newly created Engagement and Regional Climate Planning department. This newly created department is dedicated to enhancing awareness of RCEA and climate work throughout the community and increasing the capacity of our region to accomplish climate goals.

Activities will include Community Outreach, Regional Climate Action Planning, and Offshore Wind Advocacy.

Activities may include:

• Assume full management responsibility for all Engagement and Regional Climate Planning Department programs, services, and activities, including community engagement, outreach, communications, and regional coordination functions.
• Provide executive level direction for marketing, public education, and community outreach activities supporting RCEA programs and services; ensures alignment and consistency of messaging, branding, and engagement strategies across RCEA.
• Launch implementation of the first-ever Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP); collaborate with the County of Humboldt and Cities, providing high-level policy direction and administrative oversight of the RCAP; develop a work and funding plan for the RCAP Administrator; ensure RCAP work is aligned with strategic objectives, Board policies, and jurisdictional agreements.
• Lead or support RCEA involvement with offshore wind development, including collaboration with local stakeholders and leaders, and representing RCEA's interest in local, statewide, and federal planning efforts related to offshore wind development.
• Directly support the RCEA's Community Advisory Committee, including staffing their regular meetings, and advising on ways to make CAC involvement meaningful and representative of our community.

Salary: $ to $ annually, plus RCEA standard benefits package.

Retirement: RCEA contributes $4,000/year and an amount equal to up to 4% of employees' gross salary to a 401(b) deferred compensation plan. Employees have the option of participating in 457(b) deferred compensation plan, RCEA will match up to 3% of voluntary contributions.

Insurance:
Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance is available for employees and their qualified dependents. RCEA will pay 100% of the monthly premiums for eligible employees and 50% of the monthly premiums for their dependents. Voluntary insurance plans are also available through payroll deductions.

Paid Leave: 12 days of vacation per year, increases with time in service; 12 paid holidays per year; and 7 hours sick leave per month.

Work Location and

Schedule:

This position is an Exempt full-time assignment, scheduled for 34 hours per week. This position will perform most of their work at RCEA's central office location in Eureka, CA. Work hours are generally 8:30 am-5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. This position may also be expected to participate in weekend, evening, and holiday meetings and events, as scheduled, throughout the year.