Position Number: 41217701
Payroll Title: BLANK AST 2 (004723)
Job Code: 004723
Job Open Date: 1/6/26
Application Review Begins: 3/2/26
Department Code (Name): NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM)
Percentage of Time: 40%
Union Code (Name): CX
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Limited
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.82/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.38 to $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
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
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. To learn more visit https://nrs.ucsb.edu
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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
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.
Required Qualifications:
- 1-3 years Customer service or administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or equivalent
- 1-3 years Experience with operations at a remote field site
- 1-3 years Experience in fundraising or donor development
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
- Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/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
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
- 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. Manage graphic documents, images, media releases and all digital files.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Jan 07, 2026