Work with CPR Job Announcement: California Pesticide Regulatory Reform Coalition Coordinator Open February 3, 2022 until filled. Summary The California pesticide regulatory reform coalition seeks a Coalition Coordinator to build up, broaden and organize the coalition. The coalition is currently comprised of two dozen California organizations working on reform of California’s pesticide regulatory system. This is a part-time hourly position, which may be a contractor or an employee of Californians for Pesticide Reform and their fiscal sponsor Pesticide Action Network. The position may be based anywhere in the US with a strong preference for California. Compensation will be negotiated dependent on experience. The coordinator will report to a committee of 2-3 coalition members. Scope of Work Building up, broadening, and organizing the coalition Coordinate, facilitate, and lead meetings with agendas, steering smaller subcommittees Keep engaged communication across the coalition, and pursue further engagement with inactive groups Maintain and draft meeting notes and next action items for the coalition Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) intel gathering Collaborate with the coalition on advocacy strategy for upcoming informational legislative hearings Work across stakeholder groups (administration, departments, legislature, community based orgs, environmental groups) Deliver (or coordinate with a report writer) a final report to identify issues within the Department of Pesticide Regulation Identify issues with the function and structure of DPR Qualifications Required: Experience organizing advocacy campaigns and/or multi-stakeholder coalitions Ability to create agendas, effectively facilitate group meetings and maintain consistent internal and external communications Persistence, follow through and organization Strong communicator and ability to synthesize dense information into a readily accessible format Desired: State policy experience Knowledge of Department of Pesticide Regulation, CalEPA, and/or California regulatory systems generally Availability to continue after 6 months for 1-2 years if needed Terms State date: as soon as possible Initial contract term: 6 months 12-20 hours a week on average Salary dependent on experience To Apply Please email a resume, example report(s), and cover letter about your relevant experience and interest in this position to pests@pesticidereform.org. Please include “Coalition Coordinator Position” in the subject line.
