Head of Programme Management

Coastal Quest is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate. We work collaboratively with communities to build a more resilient coast by increasing inclusive, science-based planning, governance, financing, and project implementation for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. Coastal Quest works around the world, from white water to blue water, on lakes and shorelines, and at the land-water connection. We provide project management, science and technical expertise, connect partners with financial and human resources, contract management, grantmaking, and facilitation of public-private partnerships. The coastal resilience focused Program Coordinator will provide support for Coastal Quest’s work to achieve our two goals - 1) build multi-benefit solutions for healthy and resilient coasts and 2) increase coastal resiliency for vulnerable communities and economies. The main duties of the Program Coordinator will support our technical assistance work to help cities, counties, community-based organizations, tribes, and other stakeholders secure funding through state, philanthropic, and private funders and fiscally sponsored projects, including the Santa Clara Climate Resilience Fund. Conduct primarily web-based and document background research and synthesis on a variety of environmental, institutional, and organizational issues and extract relevant information and data

Draft and support production of high-quality grant proposals and other written documents

Conduct social science research and perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis, under the guidance of senior staff

Support projects where necessary, including notetaking, work planning, editing, and coordination

Perform administrative activities and in some cases managing them from start to finish

Support grantees with grant applications

Support coordination of task forces, advisory bodies, and grant review committees etc.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in coastal issues, a positive self-starter attitude in performing the range of tasks described above, and some experience with office administration.

Possession of a methodical, analytical, strategic, diligent, and creative approach to problem solving

Ability to conduct research efficiently and effectively using online tools, as well as periodicals and other print resources

Fast typing speed (40+ words per minute)

A good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and basic statistical functions in Excel

Strong project management experience, including budgeting and managing contracts.

Strong, personal commitment to realizing the mission, and adhering to the values, of Coastal Quest

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or Masters or MBA and one year of work experience

Interdisciplinary training in coastal and/or marine systems, natural resource conservation/sustainable management, sustainable finance, organizational effectiveness, communications preferred

Competitive package, including health, eye, dental, 401k, paid time off, holidays and sick leave

Headquarters in Oakland, CA

Coastal Quest is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.