Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve Outreach Coordinator Natural Reserve System

Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve Outreach Coordinator with the Natural Reserve System

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

BLANK AST 2 (004723)

Job Code: 004723

Job Open Date: 1/6/26

Application Review Begins: 3/2/26

Department: NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM)

Percentage of Time: 40%

Salary: $28.82/hr (range $25.38–$35.97/hr)

Work Location: Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserves, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Working Days and

Hours:

M-F, variable hours between 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: N/A

Remote/HYBRID: N/A

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of 42 protected natural areas located throughout the State that provide undisturbed environments for research, education and public outreach programs. It is the largest university-administered reserve system in the world encompassing more than 775,000 acres of diverse habitats from the ocean to the mountains to the inland deserts, and with access to more than a million acres of public lands.

The Natural Reserve System contributes to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth. The seven UC NRS Reserves managed by UCSB are used by thousands of researchers, students and public visitors each year as they investigate and learn about the natural world. Reserve users come from throughout California, the U.S. and the world to study the Reserve’s diverse natural systems and native flora and fauna.

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Serves as Outreach Coordinator for the UCSB Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserves. Manages and coordinates Reserve outreach and volunteer activities. Provides support for fundraising and special events and donor-related communications. Assists with public communication and updates website and social media accounts, newsletters and announcements.

• 1‑3 years of customer service or administrative experience (required)
• High School Diploma OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or equivalent (preferred)
• 1‑3 years experience with operations at a remote field site (preferred)
• 1‑3 years experience in fundraising or donor development (preferred)

• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Required to hold a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record, or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends to facilitate events or other outreach activities
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

• 40% Outreach Coordination: Coordinates reserve outreach activities including the SNARL seminar series, volunteer, donor, and other public events. Liaises with local, state and federal agency partners, schools, non‑governmental organizations and representatives from local or regional media outlets. Provides logistical support for resource management projects, coordinates volunteers and assists with field trips for classes and public user groups as needed. Participates in special administrative projects as needed.
• 40% Development and Fundraising Assistance: Coordinates public and donor outreach and fundraising events, activities including maintaining regular communications with stakeholders and participants as requested by supervisor. Assists Reserve Director and development office staff by maintaining a database of donor information and coordinating regular communication with donors.
• 20% Public Communication: Assists with modifications to the website and updates the website content. Assists with Social Media posts. Assists with creative content, production and distribution of electronic newsletters. Collaborates on the design, production and distribution of outreach & education materials with the Education Coordinator. Creates and distributes approved reserve announcements, media releases and other communications. Manages graphic documents, images, media releases and all digital files.

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