Human Resources and Communications Specialist

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: California

Position Type: Full-time;
Hourly/Non-Exempt;
Eligible for Benefits

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000

Total Compensation Including Stipends: $81,120.25 - $96,120.25, including home office and phone stipends

Benefits: Includes, but is not limited to, 11 paid holidays annually; three weeks of vacation annually (progressive); sick leave; substantial employer contribution to health insurance plan; dental and vision plans; employer contribution to retirement plan

The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, created in 1990, whose mission is the perpetual stewardship of natural and created conservation lands, sensitive species, and their resident ecosystems. Conservation stewardship activities are practiced on preserves in California, Oregon, and Washington. CNLM currently has a preserve portfolio of over 100 preserves that combined represent more than 75,000 acres of high conservation value.

Central to CNLM's mission and fundamental to its success are the principles of rigorous cost estimation for managing conservation areas in perpetuity and application of appropriate scientific information for conservation and restoration. CNLM staff developed the iconic "PAR" software and made it available (now through subscription to the app) to the conservation community to assist with determination of perpetual stewardship costs.

CNLM is culturally significant in its focus on rare and vulnerable species, small populations, and sensitive habitats. Such responsibilities require stewardship staff with a strong background in natural sciences, the ability to apply principles from conservation biology with experienced discretion, and a passion for contributing to conservation success through long-term, on-the-ground, management. To fulfill its conservation mission, CNLM has a well-established practice of selecting and investing in excellent staff.

CNLM offers competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, and other financial benefits. Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to work with a team of talented and committed conservation professionals and to achieve a legacy of substantial conservation impact.

The Human Resources and Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the organization's human resources functions while helping to promote the organization's mission through professional communications in various media. This hands-on hybrid role supports organizational goals by fostering a positive workplace culture, managing employee relations, overseeing talent acquisition and retention, and providing professional and engaging communications to the public on behalf of CNLM.

• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with benefits providers.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development efforts.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems.
• Coordinate training and professional development programs.

• Partner with Executive leadership to determine priorities for outward-leaning messaging.
• Evaluate the relative value and appropriate use of CNLM website, social media, and…